Home Refinancing Scam - Thieves Use Identity Theft to Steal Your Equity

The dramatic rise in real estate prices has brought a lot of thieves out of the woodwork. They are now using identity theft to steal equity from homeowners.

Learn The Truth About Identity Theft

Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America, according to a recently released FTC study. Did you know that the term “identity theft” did not exist until just a few years ago? It is a recent phenomenon that is causing a great furor around the world. The pace of this danger is quickening. Many of the largest data collection companies and banks have experienced substantial fraud issues affecting millions of Americans. The IRS recently admitted that their complex and detailed financial records are not protected well enough at all. The fact of the matter is that we are all at risk for identity fraud and there is little that we can do about it.

Identity Theft Recovery: The Road Back

Talking about identity theft prevention is of course a good idea but what do you do when identity theft strikes? Where do you begin?

Practical Suggestions for Protecting Yourself From Identity Theft

You've heard all about it, you see it on the news, in the papers and magazines. Identity theft is one of the most damaging forms of crime today and it is spreading like wildfire. Here are some practical suggestions for how you can protect yourself form being a victim of identity theft.

Identity Theft Offline -- So Many Possibilities

People are too careless when giving away information about themselves, both online and offline. Much cautioned about identity theft and phishing in the Internet, we tend to relax when speaking in person and often reveal information potentially valuable for identity thieves.

Avoiding ID Theft and Credit Fraud

One in every eight Americans has already been victimized! It can take years and thousands of dollars to correct an identity theft, credit fraud or a simple key entry error by a clerk at a Credit Bureau. It takes just minutes for you to use these proven tips!

The Business of Identity Theft

Q: I use PayPal to accept credit cards for my online collectibles business. I recently received an email that my PayPal account was going to expire in five days if I didn't click a link in the email and give them my PayPal account information. Being naturally paranoid I decided not to give this information and I'm happy to say that my PayPal account did not expire. Was this a scam? -- Brenda A.

Everything You Need to Know About Trademarks and Fair Use

Everything You Need to Know About Trademarks and Fair Use

What Is International Copyright Law?

Many people are surprised to learn there is no international copyright law. Yes, that is right. There is not an international copyright law that will protect your work on the other side of the world. However, it is important to note that most countries do offer some form of protection known as “foreign” works.

Jump on Your Intellectual Property Rights

If you are a startup business looking for financing, you should already have (1) acquired your IP rights (patents, trademarks, and copyrights) and (2) cleared your business of any IP infringement. Investors and competitors respect the value of patent and trademarks and applications for them. Investors should not invest in a startup, unless they are assured that its product or service is not infringing another's IP rights.

Intellectual Property and Copyright Laws

Just as one owns physical property and real estate, Intellectual Property (IP) allows people exclusive ownership of their creativity and innovation. It gives these people control on their innovations for which they are rewarded and encouraged to create further for the benefit of others.

Data Protection - Database Right For Sales Agencies

A ruling by the High Court has resulted in new case law governing sales agencies with regard to database rights. Where a sales agency has built up a database of customer details, they will now own a database right in that database in the event that there is not an agreement with another party as to the ownership of that database.

Intellectual Property - Copyright Infringement in Computer Software

The case of Point Solutions Ltd v Focus Business Solutions Ltd and Another [2007], which was heard in the Court of Appeal, involved a claimant who carried on business as a provider of computer software services, and in particular software for the creation and use of electronic application forms for provision to the financial services sector.

Find Email Address Quickly and Easily Like I Did

Last year I remembered a friend I met on holiday, you know how it is you get chatting and always say we must stay in touch so you swap numbers or email addresses and that’s that.

Intellectual Property-Exclusive Rights

Exclusive rights- is it well defined? Will the infringer get to be sued? Copy rights, Patent, Trade marks, industrial designs and trade secrets and all these come under Intellectual Property.