The Chessboard

A newsletter for people who want to protect their intellectual property and to negotiate effectively.

Early June 2010
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Negotiation Pro
The Law Office of Philip L. Marcus
Columbia, Maryland 21046 USA
Greetings!

plm HEADSHOTWelcome.  This is the second issue of my newsletter for clients and anyone else interested in intellectual property (IP) and negotiation skills.  Please let me know if there is a topic or question you would like me to talk about.  Write to chessboard[at] NegotiationPro.com.  And thank you for reading on.

Content of this newsletter and linked destinations is not legal advice but general information; in specific situations please seek legal advice from an attorney.
 
Sincerely,
Philip L. Marcus
The Negotiation Pro
 
How Can it be a Contract?
It isn't even in writing.

In most parts of the English-speaking world some contracts need to be in writing to be valid and enforced in court, but not all do.  Read more: Click here and then click on "How Can It Be A Contract?"
 
Copyright Infringers on the Web?
Take them down!
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You don't need to put up with material you created being purloined onto some stranger's web page.  You can take action, and without huge cost.
 
Read more by clicking here and then clicking on "Infringers...Take Them Down."
 
The Best Deals Are Sustainable
They don't break down five minutes after the ink dries.
Horse logo no nameHalf of all residential real estate contracts break down on the way to settlement.  It is no accident or joke of the gods.  Many sales of goods and services also falter.  It is because no one made sure they are sustainable.  Click here and then click on "Make the Deal Sustainable."
In This Issue
Unwritten contracts?
Take down copyright infringers
Sustainable Deals
Book Bargain
"Don't get an attorney involved--lawyers are deal breakers."
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Yes, sometimes your lawyer will break a deal for you by pointing out how a proposed deal can get you into a lot of trouble.  But, for the Negotiation Pro it is more important to make the deal than break it.
About Us
Law Office of Philip L. Marcus, The Negotiation Pro
Cherry Tree House
Columbia, Maryland 21046-1818
Toll-free 877-934-4766
In Columbia 301-498-4766
Fax 301-368-2464
35 Years' experience in law and business. MIT-trained..   
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