4 Terms You Should Know When Filing A Trademark

Posted on: 21 November 2014

Do you have a business name, slogan, or logo that you are using to brand your company? Are you thinking about obtaining federal trademark rights over your mark? If so, there are some commonly used terms that you will need to become familiar with. This article will describe 4 of those terms. Infringement Trademark infringement occurs when another party does business using a mark that is the same as or similar to yours.
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Your Lawyer Is Not Speaking Swahili: How To The Legal Jargon On A Will

Posted on: 21 November 2014

If you're trying to make sense of a will or trust, don't feel awful if you don't know what a lot of the words mean. It might look like English, but it is actually legalese. Like many areas of law, the language of wills can be complicated and confusing. When a loved one has passed on, analyzing a law dictionary is probably the last thing on your mind. Here are most common legal will terms that individuals have difficulty understanding.
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Tips For Increasing Your Chances For A Successful Divorce Mediation For Property

Posted on: 19 November 2014

If you and your spouse are going through a divorce, you both may decide to try going through mediation to discuss the division of your marital property before taking your case to court. Use the tips below to prepare yourself beforehand to increase your chances of being successful. Write Everything Down Before you go to the meeting, you should have a clear picture of what you want to accomplish during the mediation proceedings.
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Understanding The Burden Of Proof In A Wrongful Death Case

Posted on: 18 November 2014

Losing a loved one can be hard enough without knowing it might have been the result of someone else's negligence. If you decide that you should pursue a wrongful death case after speaking with an attorney, you will accept the fact that it will become partially your responsibility to gather evidence and information to prove that someone is indeed at fault. This burden of proof must be addressed in a formal fashion even though you may feel that it is quite clear what has happened to cause the death of your loved one:
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