9/11 Wars + Tax Cuts + Bailouts = Recession.
This article analyzes, chronologically, how the US got itself – and the world – into the current recession. I wrote this post primarily… [read full post]
Any why Facebook is panicking.
After two full months of using Google+, I can say, emphatically, that Google+ doesn’t suck. Google+ was Google’s best product launch since Google launched Gmail on April Fools’ Day, 2004. And Google+ was the best social networking product launch ever. I am adding Google+ followers (i.e. Google+ users are adding me to their “circles”)… [read full post]
It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing
On 06/28/10, the Supreme Court of the United States decided Bilski v. Kappos, a case about what subject matter (including software and business method patents) is eligible for patent protection under US law.
Unfortunately, the Supremes blew it. Here’s why. Bear with me, this will take… [read full post]
Think visually before launching technology products.
“Never ascribe to malice that which is adequately explained by incompetence.”
- Napoleon Bonaparte
On 02/09/10, Google launched Google Buzz, http://www.google.com/buzz, its new social networking service. Shortly after launch, users revolted over privacy concerns.
I am publishing this blog piece on Sunday night over a holiday weekend because I believe that this issue is really… [read full post]
Email is social networking glue.
It is difficult to sync your contacts. Email, social networking, mobile devices. Each has its own set of contacts. One may or may not be able to sync with the other. I drew this drawing to keep track of where my data is, where I want it to be, and how to connect it all together.
All web pages are shareable items. All titles are Twitter tweets. Get used to it.
The Internet is changing. Your writing habits need to change as well.
Articles Are Born As Web Pages, But Then They Grow Up And Move Out
When you write a web page, it can – and will – be shared with others:
Search trademarks to rule out likelihood of confusion.
This is part two in an ongoing series about why and how to register your trademarks. Erik J. Heels is both the founder of domain name, trademark, and patent law firm Clock Tower Law Group and the owner of many trademarks and domain names.
Trademark Searches Never End
The Madrid Protocol is a great option for startups who want foreign trademark protection but don’t want to file trademarks in separate countries.
If you want to have trademarks in the United States and in Europe, then (1) file your trademark application in the US and (2) within 6 months of your US filing file a Madrid Protocol application for International… [read full post]
How to visualize social networking.
And You May Ask Yourself, How Do I Work This?
I wanted to be able to explain to those new to social networking how all of the pieces fit together. Plus with feeds being shared back and forth, I wanted to make sure that I wasn’t creating any feed loops or leaving out any pieces. I use LinkedIn for business… [read full post]
How to control the cost of filing a patent.
How much does a patent application cost? That is a good question. One that we are asked frequently at Clock Tower Law Group. The typical answer is “It depends,” because each patent application is unique. I have known others to answer the question with another question: “How long is a string?” Of course it’s hard to budget… [read full post]
