Intellectual Property

Proposed Ban on Noncompetes Generates Concerns

A labor law attorney’s advice to companies concerned about the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed rule that would block employers from asking workers to sign noncompete agreements? Don’t panic.

by Mark Friedman - January 23, 2023, 12:00am

IP Primer for Startups and Small Businesses (Blake Glasgow Commentary)

September 1, 2017, 11:36am

A federal registration of your mark allows you the right to display a symbol that provides notice to others of your claim to rights to the mark.

Many new business owners overlook an important aspect of any business: intellectual property (IP), which includes trademarks, patents, and copyrights.

Anderson, Others Named to Arkansas Research Alliance

January 7, 2009, 12:00am

The Arkansas Research Alliance names the members of its 15-person Board of Trustees.

Time Magazine Editor-at-large to Speak at Venture Forum Conference

November 12, 2008, 2:42pm

A week from today Josh Quittner, editor-at-large for Time Magazine, will be the featured speaker at the 2008 Arkansas Venture Forum Conference, organizers announced recently.

Insight Ecosystems Fills Smaller Banking Niche

Keith Henkel's Insight Ecosystems is looking to provide to small and mid-sized banks the same services as larger financial services providers at a more affordable price. read more >

by - November 4, 2008, 6:19pm

Center Puts ‘Technology’ in Small Business Development

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock and other higher education institutions in the state recently acknowledged the Arkansas Small Business Development Center's shift toward assisting high-tech and innovative businesses. read more >

by - October 30, 2008, 4:25pm

UALR’s Arkansas Small Business Development Center to Offer ‘Advanced Invention to Venture’ Workshop

The Arkansas Small Business Development Center at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will soon sponsor the first Advanced Invention to Venture workshop in Arkansas. read more >

by - September 17, 2008, 12:36pm

Little Rock MSA No. 54 Among Milken’s Best-Performing Cities List

The Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metropolitan statistical area ranked No. 54 among the Milken Institute's 2008 list of America's Best-Performing Cities Index. read more >

by - September 11, 2008, 12:00am

New CEO of State Chamber Targets Business Climate

Randy Zook, the new president and CEO of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas, is keeping an eye out for legislation or regulations that might hurt businesses in the state. read more >

by Mark Friedman - September 8, 2008, 12:00am

AEDC Reports Increased Economic Development

Last year was a banner year for economic development in the state, according the Arkansas Economic Development Commission's annual activity report for 2007. read more >

by - September 8, 2008, 12:00am

Economic Literacy Programs Fill Educational Void in State

Educators and nonprofit groups in Arkansas are joining forces to promote economic and financial literacy starting at an early age. read more >

by - September 8, 2008, 12:00am

From left: Robert L. Potts, Elizabeth Hood, Gov. Mike Beebe, Tony Fuller, Laurie Smalling and Glen Jones
accept a $369,000 check from the Wal-Mart Foundation to fund research at the Arkansas Biosciences Institute.

Wal-Mart Foundation Donates $369,000 to ASU’s Arkansas Biosciences Institute

The Wal-Mart Foundation donated $369,000 to the Arkansas Biosciences Institute at Arkansas State University today in Gov. Mike Beebe's conference room at the Capitol. read more >

by - September 5, 2008, 12:00am

Web Video Startup Station X Attracts Capital, Page Views

Station X, Innovate Arkansas' first official client, is a Little Rock-based Internet TV network that provides original broadcasting through niche programming like its first show, Beer Utopia. read more >

by - September 1, 2008, 12:00am

Commerce Arkansas Power Lunch to Feature Ranger Boats Officials

Forrest L. Wood, founder of Ranger Boats of Flippin, and Irwin L. Jacobs, owner of Ranger's parent company, Minneapolis-based Genmar Holdings, Inc., will be the featured guests at the Oct. 22 Commerce Arkansas Power Lunch in Little Rock. read more >

by - August 26, 2008, 12:00am

ARTP Welcomes Winrock, Karen McSpadden

The University of Arkansas Technology Development Foundation welcomes Innovate Arkansas as the newest affiliate in the Arkansas Research and Technology Park. read more >

by - August 20, 2008, 12:00am

State Business Leaders Positive About ’08 Prospects

The mood of the Arkansas business community is upbeat regarding expectations for 2008, according to a June survey by Inc. Tanc. read more >

by George Waldon - August 11, 2008, 12:00am

Group Provides Support Network for Arkansas Inventors

The Arkansas Inventor's Network is a non-profit established as a support group for innovative people who need help getting their ideas off the ground. read more >

by - August 4, 2008, 12:00am

Susan Allen of ASU Receives Patent for Body Limb Movement Limiter

Susan Allen, professor and director of the Arkansas Center for Laser Applications and Science at Arkansas State University, has been granted a personally owned patent for a body limb movement limiter. read more >

by - July 31, 2008, 12:00am

Task Force for 21st Century Economy Unveils New Web Site, Prepares for Final Report

The Task Force for the 21st Century Economy presents interim findings and unveils its new Web site to Gov. Mike Beebe and the state legislature. read more >

by - July 31, 2008, 12:00am

Arkansas Venture Forum Conference Taking Applications

Entrepreneurs seeking to compete for capital in the Arkansas Venture Forum Conference, to be held Nov. 18-19 in Little Rock, must submit applications by Aug. 29, as organizers have begun the selection process. read more >

by - July 30, 2008, 12:00am

State’s High-Impact Firms Create Jobs, Growth

"High-impact" firms create Arkansas' new jobs and growth, according to a study recently released by the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration. read more >

by - July 25, 2008, 12:00am

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