Entrepreneurs Resources
Intellectual Property Information
The United States Patent and Trademark Office — the federal agency for granting U.S. patents and registering trademarks, formed to “promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries.”
World Intellectual Property Organization — the global forum for intellectual property (IP) services, policy, information and cooperation. Their mission is to lead the development of a balanced and effective international IP system that enables innovation and creativity for the benefit of all.
Google Patent Search – Patents from around the world, translated, plus technical papers and books, organized and labeled automatically.
The Library of Congress — Learn how the Library of Congress collects, preserves & provides access to its universal collections. Get the free tools and standards used by libraries, archives, and publishers.
The Copyright Office — Responsible for administering a complex and dynamic set of laws, which include registration, the recordation of title and licenses, a number of statutory licensing provisions, and other aspects of the 1976 Copyright Act and the 1998 Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
STOPfakes.gov — A one-stop shop for U.S. government tools and resources on intellectual property rights (IPR). The federal agencies behind STOPfakes.gov have developed a number of resources to educate and assist businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as consumers, government officials, and the general public.
Intellectual Property Magazine (IPM) — Ensuring you are informed of all the latest IP trends that impact you and your clients. In-house counsel, IP strategy and objective assessment to help you protect, leverage and monetize your IP portfolio.
Litigation Information
Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) — Empowering the global leaders of e-discovery, the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) creates practical global resources to improve e-discovery, privacy, security, and information governance.
SmartRules™ – Allows you to cut the time spent researching rules and procedures for filing and drafting litigation documents — typically in half. SmartRules™ can also save money, decrease non-billable overhead, and reduce the risks associated with missing filing deadlines or filing incorrect or outdated forms.
Justia — Provides open and free access to the law, and a platform for the legal community to share their knowledge.
Court System in California – Find information about the Court System in California, lawyers, legal aid and other legal help from your court. Learn how to prepare to go to court, research the law, and resolve your dispute without having to go in front of a judge and get information and resources on other legal topics that are not covered elsewhere in this Online Self-Help Center.
United States District Court for the Southern District of California — A federal court in the Ninth Circuit. The District was created on September 28, 1850, following the passage of the California Statehood Act on September 9, 1850. The state was divided into a Northern and Southern district.
United States District Court for the Central District of California — Serves over 19 million people in Southern and Central California, making it the most populous federal judicial district.
U.S. Courts/Common/Glossary — Created under Article III of the Constitution to administer justice fairly and impartially, within the jurisdiction established by the Constitution and Congress. This section will help you learn more about the Judicial Branch and its work. A glossary of legal terms, for United States Courts, is found here.
Business Information
United States Department of Labor — Working to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights.
Federal Trade Commission — Protecting consumers and competition by preventing anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices through law enforcement, advocacy, and education without unduly burdening legitimate business activity.
Secretary of State’s office — Comprised of nearly 500 people who are dedicated to making government more transparent and accessible in the areas of elections, business, political campaigning, legislative advocacy, and historical treasures.
ICANN — A not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with participants from all over the world dedicated to keeping the Internet secure, stable and interoperable. It promotes competition and develops policy on the Internet’s unique identifiers.
FORUM — Delivering on the promise of arbitration by providing fast, affordable and fair dispute resolution for businesses. FORUM specializes in arbitration and mediation administration services in the areas of Business-to-Business, Employment, Franchise, Intellectual Property, Domain Name Disputes, and Managed Programs.
SCORE – Their mission is to foster vibrant small business communities through mentoring and education. Their vision is that every person has the support necessary to thrive.
California Franchise Tax Board — Helping taxpayers file tax returns timely, accurately, and pay the correct amount to fund services important to Californians.