Should I copyright my book before sending it to publishing companies?

From a publisher’s perspective, stealing content would be bad for business. It’s their job to pay you for your work if they like it. To steal it and have someone else write it would just be a tedious ordeal that nobody would put time or effort into doing. It makes no financial sense for the publishing company to operate that way. It simply doesn’t happen. Copyright in Vietnam  With that said, it does sound like you need some more information...

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Da Nang To Cooperate With the US Enterprises to Build an IT Center

On Oct 10th, 2019 representatives of Da Nang city met the US business delegation including Hayward Quartz Technology Inc., Westcoast Precision, Inc., Majestic Beauty Supplies, Inc., Lee’s Sandwiches International, Inc., Hung Phat USA. These are businesses in the field of manufacturing, processing diamonds and gold, silver and gems; production and distribution of beauty accessories, cosmetics; manufacturing and producing metal and hardware, supplying...

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When do I need to trademark my company?

This is not your question, exactly, but the most vital step is to do a comprehensive US trademark search before spending any money on marketing and merchandising. You do not want to waste time and money on a mark that is strikingly similar to another product or service. Trademark Law Firm in Vietnam   If that is not an issue, I recommend that you trademark your startup shortly after you incorporate. I suggest this for two reasons: -First,...

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What do you have to do to establish trademark rights in the United States?

The most secure thing to do is to apply for a trademark. You have to remember, your trademark is what sets you apart from your competitors and ends up being a valuable part of your brand. You should absolutely protect it. Trademark Law Firm in Vietnam  Of course, in the US, you don’t necessarily have to file for a trademark if you can prove that you’ve used it in the marketplace. However, it’s not always so simple to prove this, so...

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Can you resell patents? Is there a platform for this?

A patent is a business asset, just like machinery or great processes - therefore it can be sold. A patent is simply a legal document granted by the USPTO that grants ownership of an invention for a period of 20 years (in most cases). However, in order to actually profit from a brilliant idea in which you’ve patented you must either sell the patent, license the usage rights, or market/create the product yourself. With a creative idea and strong...

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How long is a trademark good for?

In the US, a trademark can last indefinitely (which is different than the case of patents or copyrights). However, the catch is that the trademark must continue to be used to identify goods and services. Keep in mind, there is a federal term for trademarks which is ten years. You can continue to renew for ten year periods. However, there’s a bit of a catch here. You must file an affidavit between the fifth and sixth year following trademark...

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How does copyright work?

The law says that only the creator of a work, or his heirs, and no one else, has the right to make copies of it. Thus “copyright.” The creator can lease out that right, give it away, whatever, but it’s his. Copyright in Vietnam  All the complications (and there are many) result from deciding who the creator is, what constitutes a copy, and how long copyright should last. Especially what constitutes a copy. As for how it works...

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Da Nang Hold Series of International Information Technology Activities

From 21st to 24th October, the Danang People’s Committee in collaboration with the Vietnam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA) will organize an important international chain of information technology activities, including: Smart City Summit 2019 – The 3rd Smart City Summit 2019 and Japan Information Technology Day 2019 – The 12th Japan ICT Day 2019 in Danang. Cybersecurity in Vietnam Smart City Summit is an annual international event...

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Can an invention be patented if it isn't new?

While you can’t patent an invention that has already been patented, you may be able to patent a particular function or design of it. Patent Attorney in Vietnam A utility patent is appropriate for new or improved inventions. Of course, in your situation, it would be for an improvement on an existing invention and not a patent for a brand new idea. A design patent doesn’t focus on the use of the product at all. Instead, it focuses on the...

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Intellectual Property Law: What makes a patent valid?

The validity of a patent can be relevant in two ways: First, someone can challenge the validity of your patent and second, you can question the validity of theirs. Patent validity is an important question when litigation is being brought or considered. Patent Attorney in Vietnam A patent is a set of rights granted by a government that protects an invention. If a patent is given to the applicant, they have the right to block others from making,...

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How do I write a good provisional patent application?

Filing a provisional patent application is certainly easier, cheaper and faster than filing a utility patent application. It’s a route that allows you to to buy some time (a year), to develop and market your idea.  Patent Attorney in Vietnam If it gains traction during the year, then you can convert it into a utility patent; if not, then you can simply let it lapse knowing that you made the right decision to not invest the thousands...

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