It’s the Law: Trademark, service mark, patent and copyright 101, Part 1
As an attorney I am frequently asked legal questions about a seemingly endless variety of topics. One of the more frequent questions I am faced with is, “I need to get trademark protection, can you help me with that?” Automatically, my first response is to find out more about what the other person is trying to protect because often times the person does not need trademark protection. They might actually need a patent or a copyright. This is part one of a series of articles about the various statutory protections for intangible property.
Hospital receives award for ER satisfaction
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital was recently recognized with an “Excellence through Insight” award for most improved “Overall Emergency Department Patient Satisfaction” by a group called HealthStream, Inc., according to a statement from the hospital.
Even small amount of antifreeze deadly to pets
Q: Our dog, Rex, has been feeling kinda puny lately. He isn't eating and seems really tired. My friend was over yesterday day and drained his car radiator. Rex licked up some of this fluid. He seemed to like it. Now my brother told me that radiator water is poisonous to dogs. Is that true? What should I do?
Garlic and friendship: A perfect combination
You’ll find me at the Garlic Festival almost every year. If I’m not meandering around with friends, I at least take a quick break from work Friday to swing by and grab a peppersteak sandwich and some garlic bread.
Coping with an inheritance
Inheriting wealth can be a burden and a blessing. Even if you have an inclination that a family member may remember you in their last will and testament, there are many facets to the process of inheritance that you may not have considered. Here are some things you may want to keep in mind if it comes to pass.
Memorial Chapel honors the past
San Francisco is a city of marvelous churches, but the most grand receive the majority of attention. Places like the Gothic-style Grace (Episcopal) Cathedral on Nob Hill, the modernistic St. Mary of the Assumption (Roman Catholic) Cathedral on Cathedral Hill or the golden onion-domed Holy Virgin (Russian Orthodox) Cathedral on Geary Street in the Sunset District are widely known and visited.
Job training targets laid-off employees
Local residents who were laid off from jobs at Milgard Manufacturing, the Hollister School District and the County of San Benito may qualify for job training programs that are starting up at the county. The programs include an individual training account, on-the-job training, work experience and support services.
