Overcoming the legal behemoth

Article Abstract:

The value of US business is based primarily on intellectual property (IP), especially in the software and semiconductor industries. The demand for rapid development of new products requires a fast and efficient way of exchanging IP and resolving disputes. The US legal system lacks the depth of knowledge and the speed of process required by these industries. Legal professionals typically lack the knowledge needed to develop re-use agreements and settle disputes over IP concerns. These disputes frequently end up in court, where lawyers present an extremely biased version of the issue, completely confusing the judge and jurors with technical jargon in the process. The slow movement of the legal system retards industry progress, typically requiring six months to make even the most basic decisions. The legal system needs an immediate overhaul, or companies may move to other countries in search of a more conducive business environment.

United States, Column, Electronics industry, Industry legal issue

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A short course in intellectual property protection

Article Abstract:

Electric utilities are advised to conduct an audit of their intellectual assets to measure their commercial value and prevent misappropriation risks. Commercial publications must also be provided with copyrights in order to protect them from unauthorized usage.

Electric utilities, Copyright, Copyrights

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Lightning protection

Article Abstract:

Power transmission lines may be protected from lightning surges by employing groundbed electrodes. The groundbed electrodes are made of counterpoise wires, which make the rod low-resistant to ground and less vulnerable to cathode strikes and corrosion.

Management, Usage, Equipment and supplies, Power lines, Lightning protection, Lightning-arresters, Surge arresters

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