Intellectual property law embraces copyright laws, patent laws and trademark laws. As an artist, inventor, scientist, or creator, you may wish to insure that others do not wrongfully profit from your original ideas.
Additionally, an employer may be concerned with maintaining the secrecy of the company's creations and innovations. Thus, trade secret clauses in employment contracts, and trade secret regulations are covered.
The Internet is a constantly changing resource. Legislators and laws are attempting to keep pace with the constant change of the Internet. From privacy regulations, regulations on domain names and uses, and cyber squatting, legislators are adapting existing law to these new, cyberspace realms |
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