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Twitter Blues: Monetization of the Blue Check Mark

The headlines blew wide when Elon Musk acquired Twitter last October 27, 2022. Musk spent $44 billion on the company. Musk predicted that Twitter would bring in $1.2 billion in payment revenue by 2028. However, at the moment, recouping the $44 billion is his primary goal. Twitter is a mainstream social media platform, and, like […]

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Stripe: Delving into Its Dispute Resolution Mechanism

Modernization inevitably induces various forms of paradigm transformation. Among these is payment. Countries around the globe are transitioning from traditional forms of payment to digitized ones and are evolving into cashless societies. Consequently, third-party payment platforms are evolving. One of the most notable payment gateway providers is Stripe, an online payment processing and commerce solution […]

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AI is Revolutionizing Education

“Our intelligence is what makes us human, and AI is an extension of that quality. ” – Yann LeCun Professor, New York University There is no doubt that AI has made living and working easier. Smart refrigerators now have added artificial capabilities such as AI-equipped cameras to track food inventory and let you know what […]

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European Union (EU) Individuals and California Residents Privacy Policy

A privacy policy is a form of disclosure as to how companies and establishments collect and use their clients’ personal information. This spans from the basics such as a person’s name, age, and contact details, to more complicated details like financial records, travel and medical histories, and other sensitive information. Each country has a different […]

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Google Loses Appeal as French Courts Uphold a Monster Fine of 50 Million Euros!

France’s Highest Administrative Court (“Conseil d’Etat”) seals with finality the fines imposed by the French Data Protection Authority (the “CNIL”). The CNIL sought to fine Google LLC (“Google”) under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (the “GDPR”). In May of 2018, the non-profit associations None Of Your Business (NOYB) of Austria and La Quadrature du […]

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Your Legals for Opening a Clothing Store!

Opening a business, and starting your own clothing line, is definitely exciting but it is also hard work. Conceptualising your store, planning your product line and coming up with a business plan is not even half the work. You also need to consider your legals! Choosing a business structure There are various business structures available […]

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How to Register a Trade Mark in the Philippines

Trade mark registration in the Philippines is administered by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL). On 23 November 2013, IPOPHL launched a search engine for trade marks known as the Philippines Trademarks Database (PTD) which can be located here. As at the date of writing, the PTD records that 156, 621 trade marks […]

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Funny Intellectual Property Quotes

Importance of Intellectual Property Rights It’s amazing how something I told you 3 days ago becomes the great idea you had this morning. Maybe you’re a creator with a new invention, someone with a name or brand to protect or even a person who’s thought outside of the box and discovered a better way to […]

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Consulting with an Intellectual Property Lawyer

Useful Tips to check your IP is protected when Consulting an Intellectual Property Lawyer in Sydney A business should consult with an intellectual property lawyer or patent and trade mark attorney when seeking to protect their intellectual property. It is best to consult with an expert on the most appropriate form of protection. Experts can […]

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Kim Walters – Gold Coast Trademark Attorney

I am an intellectual property specialist and technology lawyer. I am also a registered trade mark attorney with a special interest in protecting brands on the Internet. I work on a fixed fee basis and have the experience to quickly understand your legal requirements: fixed fee provide value and certainty deliver work on a quoted […]

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