the inventor''s notebook, a ''patent it yourself'' companion 5th (2008)

... 23 What it is A PPA is a short version of a patent application that an applicant can use to establish an early ling date for a later-led Regular Patent Application (RPA). A PPA consists of the ... le a Provisional Patent Application (PPA) as a legal alternative to building and testing the invention. Let’s explore the PPA and its advantages and disadvantages. CHA...

Ngày tải lên: 18/04/2014, 14:12

... 23 What it is A PPA is a short version of a patent application that an applicant can use to establish an early ling date for a later-led Regular Patent Application (RPA). A PPA consists of the ... le a Provisional Patent Application (PPA) as a legal alternative to building and testing the invention. Let’s explore the PPA and its advantages and disadvantages. CHA...

Ngày tải lên: 18/04/2014, 14:14

... either (a) have the patent application examined right away for a relatively large fee, (b) have it examined in the normal course for a moderate fee, or (c) have examination deferred for a ... infringed and how to go after the infringer. You have a patent and want to maintain it. Read Chapter 15 on Maintenance Fees. You have a patent and want to sell or license it. Reac...

Ngày tải lên: 18/04/2014, 14:10

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Ngày tải lên: 09/03/2014, 14:20

... capital gains and qualified dividends, and it would tax all capital income as ordinary income under the marginal tax rate structure. The Tax Policy Center (TPC) estimated that taxing capital ... individuals are currently able to shift their form of compensation from ordinary income to capital gains, and as a result, the lower rate on capital gains allows the very wealthy to av...

Ngày tải lên: 23/03/2014, 21:20

... identify and distinguish it from others in the marketplace. In other words, a trademark is a brand name. An example of a word trademark is Kodak, a brand of camera. In addition to words, trademarks ... used as a substitute for the name of the goods. For example, if you’re making and selling can openers and have adopted the trademark Ajax, always use the words “can o...

Ngày tải lên: 18/04/2014, 14:09

... Education 7. Parasuraman, A. , Berry, L.L. & Zeithaml, V .A. (1991). Refinement and reassessment of the SERVQUAL scale. Journal of Retailing. 8. Parasuraman, A. , Zeithaml, V. A. , & Berry, ... this variable are tangibility, assurance, responsiveness, reliability, and empathy. • Tangibles: physical facilities, equipment and appearance of personnel • Reliability: ability to perf...

Ngày tải lên: 18/04/2014, 16:25

... qualifications, the recent downward trend in the personal saving rate clearly has failed to involve only the United States: Similar dynamics also characterize, for instance, Canada and Australia. 24 In ... rate. The FoF Measure of the Personal Saving Rate Estimates of the assets and liabilities of the personal sector are available in the FoF accounts of the Federal Reserve B...

Ngày tải lên: 16/02/2014, 11:20

... can mean poor performance and durability. ■ Thermal Imaging - measures surface temperatures using infrared cameras and creates a visual image of heat loss. The cameras detect radiation in the ... showerheads and faucet aerators. ■ Install gaskets behind electric outlets and switch plates on exterior walls. ■ Seal air leaks to attic and crawl space with spray foam. ■ Caulk and weathers...

Ngày tải lên: 06/03/2014, 23:20