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Most of us have heard that we're not supposed to remove the tags from our mattresses or pillows because it violates some kind of law. What's the big deal? See more »
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How Bail Works
We hope you'll never need to know the ins-and-outs of getting out of jail. Bail allows people to leave jail and continue their lives while awaiting trial. How does the bail system work?
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How Patents Work
The inventor's best friend (or worst enemy) is the patent system: If you're the first to come up with an idea, it's yours. But, if somebody beat you to it, it's back to the drawing board. Learn about patents.
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What if I removed the tag from my mattress?
Most of us have heard that we're not supposed to remove the tags from our mattresses or pillows because it violates some kind of law. What's the big deal?
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8 Outrageous Lawsuits
From suing over too-hot coffee to a misplaced pair of pants, Americans seem to be in a litigious state of mind. Living in a democratic society gives us the benefit of using the judicial system in order to settle disputes. See 8 outrageous lawsuits.
See more »How Copyrights Work
Copyrights are the one of the only forms of intellectual property that have historical basis in the Constitution. All other forms rely on common or statutory law for enforcement. Learn how they work.
See more »How Intellectual Property Works
The phrase intellectual property (IP) refers to the bundle of legal rights that arise from the creative genius of the human mind. Intellectual property has become an issue as the digital music market expands. Learn how it works.
See more »How Trademarks Work
A trademark is concerned with a company's need to identify its goods or services among its customers and potential customers. Trademarks, such as Nike or Coca Cola, are known throughout the world.
See more »What are copyrights and patents?
Notations for copyrights and patents can be found on every single product you buy at the store. In this article, you can find out what copyrights and patents are, and how they differ from each other.
See more »What is a trade secret, and how is it different from a patent or copyright?
Companies, such as Coke, are famous for protecting their "trade secret." What exactly is a trade secret and is it any different from patents? Find out the answer to this question in this article.
See more »Why are some national contests invalid in certain states and other countries?
Why are most national contests in the United States, void in Rhode Island? And what does "void where prohibited" mean? Also, why are these contests open only to U.S. (and sometimes Canadian) residents?
See more »Why do you see 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on the copyright page of many books?
On the first or second page of many books, near the copyright notice, there is often a series of numbers that go "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1". Why are these numbers there?
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