Castles in the sky for architects who don't register; filing an application for plans is a key step in protecting rights and barring derivative designs

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The importance of regitering even schematic architectural designs with the US Copyright Office is discussed, as this is a prerequisite for filing a claim for copyright infringement. Architects should register copyrights in completed projects once the construction drawings have been finalized.The threat of a copyright infringement action is an effective weapon for the architect to wield.

Copyright, Copyrights, Architecture

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New generic top-level domain names coming soon; some of the 7 gTLDs will have a daybreak period that allows mark owners to register first

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ICANN's attempt to ease domain-name overcrowding by approving 7 new top-level domain names is discussed. The daybreak period would allow trademark and service mark owners time to register their marks as domain names before opening the domain to the general public.

Standards, Domain names

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To register or not: a finder's big dilemma; those who assist emerging companies in getting ninvestors could be subject to certain federal and state securities laws

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Possible registration for those who assist emerging companies in identifying private equity investment is discussed. The federal and state securities laws for the activities of broker-dealers may cover this activity.

Finance, Going public (Securities), Initial public offerings

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