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Priority (UCC-9 – First to File or Perfect)

Meta Description: Understand the critical ‘First to File or Perfect’ rule under UCC Article 9 for securing priority in collateral, a must-know for financial experts and businesses. Navigating UCC Article 9: Understanding Security Interest Priority In the complex world of secured transactions, determining who has the best claim to collateral when a debtor defaults is […]

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AIA First-to-File System: The Inventor’s Race to the USPTO

Understanding the AIA: From First-to-Invent to First-to-File The passage of the America Invents Act (AIA) in 2011 fundamentally reshaped U.S. patent law, culminating in the transition to the First-Inventor-to-File (FITF) system on March 16, 2013. This pivotal change shifted the focus of patent priority from the date of invention to the date of filing, profoundly

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Your Guide to US Patent Law: Protection for Your Innovation

Meta Description: Understand the fundamentals of US Patent Law. Learn about the three patent types—Utility, Design, and Plant—the essential requirements for patentability, the application process through the USPTO, and how to enforce your intellectual property rights against infringement. This professional guide offers key insights for inventors and small businesses. Innovation is the engine of economic

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A Simple Guide to Navigating UCC-1 Financing Statements

Meta Description: Understand the purpose, filing process, and critical role of UCC-1 Financing Statements in establishing a legal security interest over collateral in business transactions. In the world of secured transactions, two concepts are paramount: collateral and priority. If a business lends money or extends credit, how does it ensure that it can reclaim its

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