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Google Changes Search Algorithm to Downgrade Sites Accused of Copyright Infringement
About a month ago, Google made a significant change to its search algorithm. With this change, Google will downgrade websites that are accused of violating copyright laws. Google, in an http://insidesearch.blogspot.com post, said that the new algorithm will take into account the number of valid copyright takedown notices that Google receives. Sites referenced in a […]
Five Reasons Every Website Needs Terms of Use
Anyone who has registered on a website has seen the “I Agree” checkbox at the end of the process. You can’t register unless you agree to the website’s Terms of Use. Whether you run your own website or just register on other websites, you may wonder, are those Terms of Use really necessary? When you […]
Four Copyright Tips for Students
Many college students get into trouble because they don’t understand or follow copyright laws. While doing school projects, papers, or presentations, students may end up violating copyright laws. Students often hear about plagiarism. Plagiarism is not a law; it’s a breach of ethics. It may get you fired or cause you to fail an exam, […]
City Weekly Interview–Utah Lawyers for the Arts
City Weekly just published my recent interview with Gavin Sheehan about Utah Lawyers for the Arts.
Research Shows Lead Position of Wells for U.S. Trademark Prosecution Among Utah Lawyers
We recently completed a round of research showing that, compared to any other attorney in the State of Utah, Nicholas Wells of Wells IP Law, LLC has more than twice as many clients with active United States trademark applications. Among cities of its size in the United States, the Salt Lake City, Utah metropolitan area […]
Music and the Law–Free Seminar from Utah Lawyers for the Arts and UMOCA
On March 24, from 1-4 pm, Utah Lawyers for the Arts and the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art (UMOCA) are hosting a free three-hour seminar on Music & the Law. The presenter is Thomas Leavens, Esq., a partner at the law firm of Leavens, Strand, Glover & Adler, LLC and an experienced entertainment lawyer who […]
Nine Legal Tips for Serious Bloggers
Last month I presented a roundtable on blogger legal issues at the ALT Design Summit, a conference for design-oriented bloggers. It was a great event and the legal roundtable generated a lot of interest and questions. I though I should post the handout that I provided to the bloggers at the conference. It’s not intended […]
Wells Recognized by Super Lawyers
Nicholas D. Wells was recently named as a Rising Star among Connecticut intellectual property attorneys. Check out the listing at www.superlawyers.com. “Rising Stars” are selected through a formal nomination and evaluation process and are recognized as leading attorneys among those who have been practicing law for less than 10 years. No more than 2.5% of […]
Eleven Costly Branding Mistakes that U.S. Exporters Make
In 2010, U.S. companies exported more than $1.2 trillion worth of goods and services to every corner of the globe. For most of those companies, a strong brand represents the value behind their goods and services. Sadly, many companies take huge risks with their brand when they export. In the process, they confuse customers and […]
Trademarks and the Madrid Protocol: More Countries Continue to Join
The Madrid Protocol, a treaty that permits streamlined trademark applications in multiple countries, continues to expand. The U.S. joined in 2003 and has seen a strong growth in application both coming into the U.S. from other members and originating in the U.S. Here are a few updates on countries that will soon be active members […]