Bilal Kaiser

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  Getting Started as a Freelancer

  Ready to be your own boss and start freelancing? Here are some things to keep in mind as you get started.

  Mar 23, 2023 · 4 min read

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  Does Your U.S. Patent, Trademark, or Copyright Protect You Overseas?

  Your intellectual property is protected here at home—but what about abroad?

  Mar 23, 2023 · 3 min read

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  Superhero Intellectual Property Disputes

  Many of our best-loved superheroes have been the subjects of intellectual property disputes. It takes authors, comic book publishers, and movie studios to build iconic superhero franchises, but who gets the credit—and the cash—for bringing our heroes to life?

  Mar 23, 2023 · 2 min read

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  Using & Managing an Inheritance

  For heirs, the loss of a loved one is often devastating, and making decisions about how to use an inheritance can be daunting. It is important to remember, though, that your benefactor included you because he or she wanted to protect and provide for you. Whether it's a huge windfall or a more modest sum that comes your way, here are some ideas for managing inheritance if you're not sure what to do.

  Mar 23, 2023 · 2 min read

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  E-Publishing and the Importance of Copyright

  With the popularity of e-books and growth of the technology to support them, electronic publishing has become a lot easier. Yet with that ease and a wide open marketplace, it becomes even more important you take the necessary steps to protect your creative work with a copyright.

  Mar 23, 2023 · 2 min read

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  How to Talk About Your Nonpatented Invention Without Having Your Idea Stolen

  Until you've filed your application with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, you should be extra careful about who you talk to and how you share your ideas.

  Mar 23, 2023 · 4 min read

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  Protecting Yourself Online

  The more our daily activities become part of a digital society, the more susceptible we become to online crime and invasion of privacy. There's no stopping the digital wave, but there are ways to protect yourself from unwanted activity with these basic security measures.

  Mar 22, 2023 · 4 min read

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  Social Media's New Intellectual Property Challenges

  Sharing your photos online can be problematic—especially if you are hoping to retain your rights to credit and royalties. Photographer Daniel Morel learned this the hard way when his dramatic photos of the Haitian earthquake went viral—credited to someone else.

  Mar 21, 2023 · 3 min read

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  Use Your Skills to Make Extra Money During the Holidays

  The weather outside might be frightful, but that doesn’t have to stop you from making extra cash this holiday season. From selling baked goods to renting out your car, here are a few quick ways to make money as you get ready to end the year.

  Jan 3, 2023 · 4 min read