Intellectual Property
BY Scott Shane
The America Invents Act, which went into effect March 16, has changed the process for patenting. These developments might not help entrepreneurs after all. Here's why. 'Six Strikes' Anti-Piracy Plan Could Slow Public Wi-Fi for Businesses
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BY Catherine Clifford
Combating patent-law abuse was among the subjects the President talked about in a Google Hangout following up his State of the Union address. 5 Easy-to-Use Tools to Make Business Email More Secure
BY Jonathan Blum and Alex Dalenberg
Want to beef up email security? Consider these useful tools.Play Video How to Stop a Competitor from Using a Similar Business Name (Video)
BY Nina Kaufman
Attorney Nina Kaufman explains the steps you can take to protect your name. How to Dispose of Old Devices Without Losing Data or Harming the Environment
BY Riva Richmond
Before you throw away your old computers and smartphones, make sure what's inside them won't harm your business -- or anyone else. 5 Steps for Keeping Digital Data Safe When Traveling to China
BY Riva Richmond
How to keep sensitive business information out of the hands of overseas cyberspies. Five Ways You Can Avoid IP Theft
BY Riva Richmond
Here's how to keep your small firm's big digital assets out of the crosshairs of hackers. How to Navigate the New Patent Law
BY Diana Ransom
The age-old patent system is set to be reformed. Here's how the new law might change how or whether you get a patent. Why Tech 'Treps are Up in Arms over the PROTECT IP Act
BY Jonathan Blum
Tech entrepreneurs have lambasted a new bill that they say could stifle startups and innovation. Here's what you need to know about the PROTECT IP Act. Protecting Your Knowledge -- and Your Business
BY Robert Skrob
If you're in the business of selling information -- from books and podcasts to seminars and consulting -- protect your information and your business with these legal steps.How to Protect Your Intellectual Property Rights
BY Jonathan Blum
Created as a pressure release for patent office overload, the controversial America Invents Act may give big business the edge in securing patents. Here's a guide to protecting your intellectual property rights in the post-act age. Register, Protect and Defend
BY Barbara Findlay Schenck
How to stake and protect your claim when it comes to intellectual property. 
