Tag: law
Here are 7 online business laws your e-commerce business needs to know today
Even businesses that conduct all their transactions online are not exempt from the law. With more companies looking to compete with giants like Amazon, there is a large retail market appearing on the Internet. The government is constantly enacting new laws and rules to adapt to the evolving environment.
Crowd funding – easy capital or legal nightmare?
Crowd funding has come a long way from its origins backing struggling rock bands. It has proven to be a highly successful vehicle to raise funds for disaster relief, philanthropic activities, supporting bloggers and website operators, political campaigns,software development, and scientific research. The next frontier is capital for start up companies.
He left Goldman Sachs for online furniture retail, the story of David Janovic
David Janovic left the security of a job at Goldman Sachs to start an online furniture retailer. Most of his friends thinks he's mad. He plans to prove them wrong.
‘Throwing the book’ at the legal profession! Part 3
In this three-part series, contributing authors Gene Stark and Jeremy Samuel ponder why law firms aren’t better at marketing themselves. This third and final instalment explores the power of simplicity in communicating a message.
How much does it really cost to protect your intellectual property rights?
Most people have a vague understanding of the various types of intellectual property rights, but few know exactly which rights relate to them and even fewer know how much this will cost. This new series takes readers through the ins and outs of intellectual property rights protection specifically for knowledge-economy businesses.
Legal: Business method patents
One of the great misconceptions about patents is that they can only be obtained on an invention of a tangible item. However, patents can also be obtained for how a business function is performed, provided certain criteria are met. These patents are known as "business method patents".