Trademark Registration with the US Patent and Trademark Office “To safeguard investors or entrepreneurs’ patent or trademark…” that is the main goal of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (sometimes referred to as USPTO or PTO only). The said office is under the office of the US Department of Commerce. Its current location is in Alexandria, Virginia. History of USPTO It was in the 17th century wherein a patent system was organized in a national scale to assure inventors of their rights to the discoveries they made. After which, it gave birth to several patent laws. From the late…

Mortgage Is A Very Harmless Loan A mortgage is referred to the house loan, and it will be placed as the security with the lender. The house will also be seized by the lender if the borrower does not pay a certain number of monthly installments. Most of the time mortgage is related to real estate, but there are also other securities that are used. This loan is called harmless as there will be good options for interest rates. The term for repayment is also very long, so there will be the chance for the borrower to plan his monthly…

Leaving time shares and probates to loved ones People who face time shares and probate issues have the trouble of deciding what will happen to the property. For those who do not know, probate is the legal process of transferring the property of a person upon their death. Time shares and probate costs a lot of time and money. Time shares and probates are usually not a problem especially when the deceased left a will that will be executed by the family’s lawyer. Squabbles of time share properties can happen which is why it is advisable to include the time…

Buying Property In Spain – A Place of Paradise and Culture If you have the preference of mansion typed houses, then you must try to visit Spain and get an early reservation there. Home selling in Spain has been rampant because many of the buyers have desires for the peculiarity of the style of houses there. Owners of these properties know that there is a great demand for their properties and has made a good selling with them. Aside from the splendor that these houses offer to the customers, there are other factors that entice anyone who visit the place…

How Pre-Settlement Lawsuit Funding Works An injured person contacts a company that offers pre-settlement lawsuit funding, sometimes at the suggestion of an attorney. The finance company contacts the lawyer who is handling the case, and obtains information about the case. Based upon that information provided, the loan company estimates the value of the likely eventual settlement or verdict, and offers a cash advance to the injured person based upon that estimate. The fee may be a flat fee, or a monthly fee that accrues each month the loan is outstanding. When the case settles, or the defendant pays after losing…

Protecting Your Finances While Dealing With Your Divorce Navigating the emotional and financial minefield of divorce is one of the toughest things you’ll ever do. Here’s a somewhat disheartening and sobering fact: the divorce rate in Canada has doubled from that of the early 70s. While the legalities of getting a divorce may have become somewhat easier in the past 30 years, the financial ramifications remain the most intimidating and potentially devastating aspect of ending a significant life partnership. But with proper planning and expert help from professionals specializing in financially equitable divorce settlements, you can increase your chances of…

With so many online businesses competing for the consumers time and money, failure to properly utilize search engine optimization (SEO) in online efforts can easily spell doom for a company’s online operations. This selection of handpicked SEO tips and tricks will offer guidance on using SEO to drive traffic, sales volume and increase exposure. To beat the clock on the time it takes after submitting to a search engine, link up to a quality blog or website. They already have their site on the listing, and the search engine will have a much easier time finding and submitting your data.…

Buying Homes in Portugal: A Way to A New Paradise In Portugal, there are so many different cities and towns that you can choose to go to or buy property from. There are certain things to be considered in buying a property, the weather, best location, can bite your taste and comforts you. In Portugal, they are abundant of that domain. Like other countries there are rules to be followed in having a property. Here are the some of the basic steps to help you understand the procedures and legal acts that are required in acquiring a property in Portugal:…

Legal Seafood Fish Cakes Fish cakes made with salted codfish were standard New England fare for generations. This version uses cooked fresh fish for cakes that make a good breakfast dish or a light Sunday supper. Handle them gently, and use freshly mashed potatoes for best results. 6 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup chopped scallions, white parts only 6 large potatoes, cut in half 1 tablespoon sour cream 6 ounces flaked cooked white-fleshed fish, such as cod, haddock, pollock, halibut or flounder 1 egg 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard Salt Freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons minced parsley Dried bread crumbs 1…

Buying A Franchise Opportunity & Getting It Right! Buying a Franchise offers many benefits over starting a business on your own. The franchisees benefit from the training and ongoing support that they receive whilst trying to make their business successful. People starting a business on their own often have no help or guidance in the day to day running of the business! The franchisees receive guidance on location, fixtures and fittings, marketing and operation of the business model. This guidance is based on years of experience the franchisor has gained not only from running the business model but also from…