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Written by Brett J. Trout
Fired by your lawyer? Seems like an odd concept. Won’t a lawyer take any client willing to pay? Indeed some will. The best ones will not. Life is simply too short. If you treat your lawyer like a commodity, you run the risk of losing the most important part of the attorney/client relationship.
Posted 7 months ago.

Written by Brett J. Trout
Misinformation abounds when it comes to patents. While facts about patents would fill volumes, here are few interesting facts about patents you can use to regale your geeky relatives over the holidays:
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted 7 months ago in Patent Application. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Brett J. Trout
Few companies know as much as they should about Internet law. Every company runs across its share of scammers, disgruntled employees and lawsuits. How often a company sidesteps trouble and how often a company gets left holding the bag, often comes down to which side knows more about the law.
Posted 7 months ago in Internet.

Written by Brett J. Trout
Many Inventors pursue a patent without even knowing what a patent actually is. Researching what a patent is and what it does is the critical first step toward protecting any invention.
Posted 7 months ago in Patent Application. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Brett J. Trout
Nearly every business has a trademark, but few know what a trademark is. Even fewer take the steps necessary to protect what for many companies is their most valuable asset. A little insight may help you choose between "good" and "bad" trademarks, and steer you clear of costly lawsuits.
Posted 7 months ago in Trademark Application. Jurisdiction: Federal