Wk. 7 EOC: 10 Intellectual Property Questions

1.   How do I know what form of intellectual property protection is available for my work?

2.   How "original" does my work have to be to merit copyright protection?

3.   How do I know if I can protect my business information as a trade secret?

4.   How much of my work is protected under a copyright?

5.   How long can I receive protection for my invention under a patent?

6.   Can I protect multiple but related works under the same registration?

7.   How can I prove that there has been an infringement on my copyright?

8.   Are there specialized courts in the United States that hear intellectual property claims?

9.   What is required for me to pursue an action for the appropriation of a trade secret?

10.       What is the relationship of intellectual property to an intellectual economy?

EOC Wk 5: Lawyers Looking for Fame

“People just come to me. I never go looking for clients,”-Olivier Metzner

What do I think of lawyers who look for fame instead of representing their clients? I think those lawyers need to have lawyers themselves because their job is to represent the people who hire them. If they are not going to do that job then they should not be in practice. Lawyers are supposed to work for the people who come to them and the people they look for. A lawyer should never look to pad their own wallet with the money that should be going to their client. The people who go to lawyers for help often can’t afford to loose their case. Fame is fleeting and therefore if a lawyer does his or her job only for the fame, when it runs out they may loose their jobs. It must be remembered that the client comes first. Advertising for business is one thing. Advertising for fame is another thing entirely. Your job and your client should be your first priority and you fame and wealth should fall far behind. If a job is done properly then the fame that is desired usually follows through word of mouth from former and present clients. A lawyer should be humble and listen well to the people they represent. It is their job to know what to say and how to say it properly to get the client what they are seeking. If the lawyers sole focus is to make themselves look good then they are distracted from their ultimate goal.

“Laws control the lesser man... Right conduct controls the greater one.” -Mark Twain

EOC Wk 4: Death Race Jeopardy

I had fun playing the game. It was fun looking up definitions and jumping up to write on the board. It was frustrating and fun at the same time. It showed me that I need to study a bit harder. I knew a few of the answers but some eluded me. I wish that the wagering for the last match would have been explained. The game may have been played differently if it had been. It will be a great way to remember what we learned in class.