Even if arbitration is perceived as a much less formal procedure as compared to regular court litigation, there are still steps to take that may vary from state to state or country to country but that must be respected. The procedure starts with a demand of arbitration. After taking care of the appropriate arbitration fee […]
What does Arbitration involve?
Arbitration is a faster, simpler and less expensive way to resolve conflict than the traditional court system. There are different situations in which the parties might end up choosing arbitration as the way to resolve their issues. Sometimes when a conflict arises, the parties will both agree that they would rather not go to court […]
How to subpoena a witness?
Bringing elements to prove your case is essential in Small Claims courts and bringing a witness who can testify in your favor can change the outcome. However it is sometimes challenging to convince a stranger to come to court. A Subpoena is a court order, which requires a person to come to court and a Subpoena […]
How to file a claim?
Once you have tried to resolve your matter outside of court without success you are ready to file. The form you need to file is available at the Small Claims clerk’s office or you can download it online. It is sometimes difficult to know where to file your claim. In most cases, you will file […]
An overview of filing a claim in Small Claims Court.
Small claims court is a special court within the Superior Court that will give you the possibility of resolving disputes quickly and save money. The Plaintiff and the Defendant are not allowed to be represented by an attorney in court. However, the parties can seek help from a professional attorney before and after the hearing. […]
How to register and enforce a copyright?
The first step you have to take is registering your copyright with the US copyright Office which allows you to sue for any infringement against your copyright rights and enforce it. You can register by filing a simple form and providing one or two samples of your work, depending on what it is. Registering costs […]
Are you an artist? How to know if you qualify for copyrights rights.
The difference between patents and copyrights is the nature of what they protect. A patent is used for things and processes that are useful, whereas a copyright is used to protect expressive art such as novels, fine and graphic art, music, photography, software, video, cinema and choreography. A copyright is used to prevent an artist […]
Are you going to market your invention yourself or license it?
Your business strategy depends on your personality. You need to ask yourself if you are an inventor that wishes to keep inventing or if you are more of an entrepreneur. a. Licensing your invention A license is a written agreement in which you let someone else commercially use and develop your invention and in exchange […]
Are you an Inventor? How to determine if you should file a patent for your invention.
A patent allows the inventor to monopolize the manufacture, use, sale and export of an invention. This right is currently limited to 20 years after the application date and will permit the owner of the patent to recover damages in a lawsuit against an infringer. Filing for a patent is an extremely costly procedure and […]
How do you obtain your Federal and State tax exemption?
Applying for Federal Tax exemption is the most challenging part of creating a non-profit and also the most essential and costly step. Obtaining the Federal tax exemption will not only save you money but will also build your credibility as a non-profit. In order to obtain it you will have to file a 1023 Form […]