Archive for May, 2012

Arrest or Conviction? Clear Your Record With an Expungement

Posted on: May 24th, 2012 by Szaferman Blog Team No Comments

Written by Robert E. Lytle

Unfortunately, youthful indiscretions and isolated mistakes that we make as adults can carry unanticipated consequences which significantly limit our future opportunities. That is especially true if these errors in judgment result in an arrest or conviction for a criminal offense or violation of a municipal ordinance. If you find yourself in this type of a situation you may be in need of an expungement.

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Reversing An Insurance Company’s Denial of Coverage For Your Medical Treatment

Posted on: May 21st, 2012 by Szaferman Blog Team No Comments

Written by Robert L. Lakind

When someone becomes seriously ill, they are immediately faced with the stressful situation of dealing with a very difficult diagnosis.  Unfortunately, in some cases, due to the actions of insurance companies, receiving the needed treatment for their condition may exacerbate that stress, or worse, prevent the patient from receiving needed treatment.

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Patents by Design:When a Utility Patent is not Available, Consider a Design Patent

Posted on: May 4th, 2012 by Szaferman Blog Team No Comments

Written by Richard A. Catalina, Jr.

A relatively little known Intellectual Property protection device is the “design” patent. While most are familiar with the general term “patent” – which, unless otherwise specified, means a “utility” patent – few are aware of “design” patents. Often, when a utility patent is not available on an invention, particularly on an article of manufacture, a design patent may be obtained, thereby providing the inventor/applicant with the protection of a U.S. patent.

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