An Introduction to Intellectual Property

By Melinda Garcia | Published March 26, 2014 | Posted in Intellectual Property Rights | Leave a comment

What is Intellectual Property? According to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Intellectual Property (IP) refers to “creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce.” IP includes industry information like formulas and ideas, inventions and industrial designs. It also includes literary and artistic Read More

Whistleblowing in California

By Melinda Garcia | Published March 14, 2014 | Posted in Employment Issues | Leave a comment

What is a Whistleblower? A whistleblower is “an employee who discloses information to a government or law enforcement agency where the employee has reasonable cause to believe that the information discloses: 1) A violation of a state or federal statute, 2) A violation or noncompliance with a state or federal rule or regulation, or Read More

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