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DRAW MORE YOUNG PEOPLE TO CRAFT INDUSTRY CALL BY PM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi today urged handicraft entrepreneurs to help expose more young people to the great potential the industry holds for them. The prime minister said that besides developing the art, they would also be offering jobs to the many unemployed graduates. "I believe that by being exposed to the industry, the young people will be drawn to the sector because of the great potential it holds for them. Then, they should be provided with suitable training. "Introduce them to the grand masters in the field. I am convinced there exist many people out there who may not have paper qualifications but are highly skilled to train our young people," he said when launching National Craft Day 2008, here. Abdullah said he was convinced that with a more organised marketing strategy, the country's craft products could penetrate the international market more extensively. more

Factors to consider when buying or selling a business

An experienced business owner understands the challenges of running a successful business. Along the way, there may be opportunities to grow and expand the business by acquiring another business. There may also be a point in time after having seen through this growth and expansion that the owner is ready to retire or start something new.

Whether you have owned a business for many years or are just starting out, buying or selling a business is a unique challenge, and one that you may not have faced before.

There are a number of factors that should be considered as you work toward making your decision.

Develop your strategy

One of the first things you need to do is identify the goals that you intend to achieve with the transaction and then develop a strategy to achieve those goals. more

Township to Enter into Negotiations with Dranoff Properties for Ardmore Transit Center and Business District ...

The Lower Merion Township Board of Commissioners voted in favor of entering into negotiations with Dranoff Properties for the Ardmore Transit Center and Business District Revitalization Project following presentations by BET Investments, Dranoff Properties and Strategic Realty Investments and extensive public input at the March 19th Economic Revitalization Committee (ERC).

"I am delighted with the end result of tonight's meeting, and look forward to working with the negotiating team so that we can get started on the revitalization of Ardmore," remarked Carl Dranoff, President of Dranoff Properties. "Our proven track record of success in any economic climate, as well as our commitment to see the vision of Ardmore fulfilled in partnership with the Township and its citizens will bring this long-awaited project to fruition."

Dranoff Properties' project, Ardmore Station, is a mixed-use $150 million project that will create a vibrant and walkable village with sufficient critical mass to attract new residents, businesses and customers. more

Kittery Point author to lead cooking demo Sunday

Seafood fans, your day has come. The nation's oldest restaurant and holder of one of the most critically acclaimed menus in the country has given a local author permission to publish many of their classic recipes.

Jean Kerr, a resident of Kittery Point, Maine, is the author of the "Union Oyster House Cookbook," a recipe collection based on fare from one of the most historical sites in the city of Boston. As a seafood fanatic for as long as she can remember, writing a cookbook about one of the most famous oyster houses in the country was a natural fit.

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Halliburton Opens Manufacturing Facility in Malaysia

Halliburton inaugurated its sixth Eastern Hemisphere-based manufacturing center, augmenting the company's 16 existing production facilities across North and Latin America, Europe and Asia. The 20,000-square-meter (approximately 215,000-square-foot) facility, approximately 60 kilometers (37 miles) northwest of Singapore, targets supply chain production and delivery capabilities across Halliburton's Completion and Production division.

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CORRECTING and REPLACING NaviSite Reports Second ... - MSN Money

... and financial results, such as profitability, revenue growth and EBITDA, the success and performance of our product and service offerings and our strategic business plans ... logos, company and product names may be trademarks or registered ...

Obagi Medical Products' Fourth Quarter 2009 Revenue ... - Stockhouse

Business Highlights of the Fourth Quarter: -- Net revenue of $30.7 million is the highest quarterly revenue in the Company's history, an increase of 23% from the third quarter 2009 and up 21% from a year ago. -- International product revenue was $4.6 ...

Veraz Networks, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Year ... - MSN Money

Revenue for the fourth quarter was $18.6 million, which was roughly flat as compared to the third quarter of 2009 and lower than the $26.3 million recorded for the fourth quarter of 2008. Revenue for the full year was $75.1 million, as compared to ...

Informatica to Present at Roth Capital Annual Growth ... - Investors Business Daily

All other company and product names may be trade names or trademarks of their respective owners.

Monotype Imaging Confirms Distribution by Major ... - Newsblaze.com

WOBURN, Mass. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Monotype Imaging Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: TYPE), a leading global provider of text imaging solutions, has announced that it was informed today by TA Associates, Inc. that funds managed by TA have made ...

Z Global Mart Virtual Fashion Trade Show Officially ... - PRLog (free press release)

and the e-commerce side that is a clone of Louis Vuitton’s previous retail version. Should you have an interest in purchasing the system with all the domain names, trademarks and or invest in the venture, then you are directed to contact: The ...

Zhone Technologies' Common Stock to Begin Trading on ... - Consumer Electronics Net

... access technologies, improving network agility and reducing the costs of delivering the full spectrum of access services, including residential and business broadband, VoIP, and High-Definition IPTV ' over copper, fiber, and wireless.

NPS Pharmaceuticals Reports 2009 Results and 2010 ... - TMCnet

BEDMINSTER, N.J. --(Business Wire)-- NPS Pharmaceuticals, a specialty pharmaceutical company developing innovative therapeutics for rare gastrointestinal and endocrine disorders, today reported its results for the fourth quarter and full year 2009 ...

Bottomline Again Recognized for "Best Accounts Payable ... - Investors Business Daily

PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Mar 11, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Bottomline Technologies ( EPAY ), a leading provider of collaborative payment, invoice and document automation solutions, announced today that the company again topped the Global Finance list of ...

QAD Announces Fiscal 2010 Fourth Quarter and Full Year ... - Newsblaze.com

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - QAD Inc. (Nasdaq:QADI), a global provider of enterprise software and services, today reported financial results for the fiscal 2010 fourth quarter and full year ended January 31, 2010. Total revenue was $52.7 ...

Open Question: I Finally Came up with the Perfect Business Name the Problem is I'm not the First One who Thought of It?

Ok so I'm opening a face painting business and I've been brainstorming names for weeks. I only came up with one name that I love and that's Fairytale Faces. Unfortunately I founf another face painting business going by this name. Although according to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) they're unregistered, I think they still have rights to it. Anyway would is pose a problem to create a similar name. I'm thinking of Fairytale Face Painting or Fairytail faces Suggestions? Thanks! more

Open Question: Can someone claim trademark to a name online outside of his jurisdiction?

My partner and I have a small business repacking coffee beans. We are registered here in the Philippines with DTI. We opened up a shop on Multiply with our business name (for example, "Golden Bean Coffee"). Then just yesterday, our Multiply account was suspended because another coffee company in North Carolina who had the same trademark ("Golden Bean Coffee") claimed we were violating their trademark. Is that allowed? Considering we are in the Philippines and the other company was in the US? We're selling our beans online, to both local and foreign buyers. What do we do? Change our name or stick to it? more

Open Question: Does having a 'DBA' (doing business as) keep someone else from using that business name?

I have a DBA in place for my website name, but wanted to know how to go about making sure no one else takes the name for their business. Whats the best way to make sure no one else takes the name?? I know about trademarking it (is this best), but is there other ways?? more

Open Question: I'm trying to start my own photoraphy business....any ideas?

Have A Name for it and have taken pictures and made a book of these pictures..what do I need to focus. should i get my name trademark or copyright....and whats the difference more

Voting Question: How can I start my story?

I am a writer in the making, but I always find it hardest to write an introduction. I know it needs to be catchy and interesting, and I am always getting bored by writing the beginning and describing everything, because I always want to just get right into the story. The story I am currently working on is this (Summary): Adriana had always lived in her small town, Silverdale. With a low population, everyone knew everyones business, but she didn't mind. It was home, and they were family. Raised by her wise Nena, it was always her who guided her to the right side of a decision. But when she wakes up one day and sees a new, crescent shaped scar in her palm that was not there before, her whole town is suddenly afraid of her, and even her beloved Nena is choosing to stay away. Lost and afraid, she gets comfort from a new mysterious boy Ryder who will only show himself at night, but is he all what he seems? And more importantly, who is Adriana Ghale? And here is my failed, short introducted paragraph (I'm going to make it much, much longer if I stick to it though): Along the bottom coast of the state California resides a small beach town by the name of Silverdale. With a population of exactly nine hundred and thirty three people, it was no surprise that it hadn’t even made the map of California. It’s only true trademark was Sky Reef, and even then no one chose to visit the small town. Tsunami’s and tidal waves were common, at least one small one happened every year. The strongest tsunami that had ever hit had been in 1999, and that had only destroyed one home. It was a peaceful little town with sunny skies, with no clouds every around to downcast someone. Also, does anyone have any idea what I should call it? I was thinking just 'Silverdale' because the beach town is a huge part of the story. Help! more

Resolved Question: How to best use 6500 dollars I've saved up?

My current expenses are: $100.00 to the Orthodontist - monthly $55.00 cell phone bill - monthly $100.00 education - monthly $250 Rent - monthly - live at home Currently $505.00 per month Here are my following options (depending on how they are paired up, I can do more than 1): - Pay off 7k worth of debt (but then have an empty savings account)? - Move out on my own, pay rent of $700 plus utilities and furnish the place? - Purchase a used car (have no car note) and have a mode of transportation instead of paying $30 weekly for public transportation? - Or Pay off majority of my bills, get a much more inexpensive used car? - Purchase website domain, and trademark/copyright the business name I'm working on opening in 2 years? - Go on a vacation this summer (I wouldn't need all of my money to do this)? - Open up a ROTH IRA with 2k? more

Resolved Question: Two different business entities w/ the same name = Conflict?

Im in the beauty industry and have named my business the same name as a musical artist/band (it wasn't intentional obviously, in fact I think they picked their name after I did.) Anyway, could this be considered a conflict? As a reference, I tried trademarking the name a few years ago and they said there was a conflict because someone had already named a beauty product line something very similar to what I wanted. I guess I would have to pay more and ask them for permission to use it. I could see that... seieng its the same industry and all... ..But a band? Anyone one kmow the rules for this? more

Resolved Question: Do i trademark or copywrite..or niether..?

ive been wanting to sell my own handbags and have thought of a name for my bags. i want to know how to own that name, and could i also use that for my business? what steps do i need to take to make this happen? any idea's on cost? more

Voting Question: Trademark Question, If I only register a Trademark for the name of my Business with the state I live...?

If I only register a Trademark for the name of my Business with the state I live and someone who lives in another state tries to steal my business name, Will it hold in Court that I have sole rights on the name, even if its not a federal trademark? more

Resolved Question: I've chosen a name for my business. Should I get copyrights on it or a trademark?

This will be the name for my art business, which consists of graphic design, fine arts, free hand drawing and barbering. Thanks in advance. more

Voting Question: Copyrights? Trademarks?.....HELP!?

I have been designing digital designs for digital scrap-booking. I have not put them out on the internet because I don't know what I need to have to protect my designs. I have ask so many fellow designers, but have not received not one response. What do I need to make sure my designs are safe from piracy and is a copyright and or trademark something I need to keep my designs & business name safe? Please any help, advice, or suggestions welcomed! Thank you in advance<3 more

Resolved Question: Who can use the trademark?

I have created a company. Lets call it newyorkmedicine.com. Lets assume I sell medicine. I did trademark research and Whois research and a general google search. Nothing came up. I launched my website registered my trademark at federal level and did much work promoting my name. Down the road, I found a website, newyorkmedication.com. They sell practically the same products under their own label and have been around longer than I have. Nowhere are they registered except their domain name. I did further research and found out that the owner promotes himself all over the internet as a tatto artist and his business newyorkmedication.com is located in Flagstaff, AZ. The telephone number on his website has been disconnected and there is no external links to newyorkmedication.com. Anything found is for his tattoo shop which the number is also disconnected. Now I have the name registered, my office is actually in New York City, and Its my only business. Maybe he is not in business as his contact info is invalid and he is nowhere legally registered. Will I be allowed to use this name even though his online has been in existance a few years before my offices have. more

Resolved Question: LLC forming question...?

okay let's say you open an LLC...and give your company the name "AAA Company"...do you have to display the "LLC" part in the company name? or can it be left out? Also...if you have the AAA a special way (design) and would like to have that be a trademark for your company, so let's say you decide to do another form of business with the same exact name so now instead of AAA Real Estate its AAA Photography...can you register/copyright that AAA design and do that? or what would be the best way? more

Resolved Question: opening a business questions...?

okay i really want to finally take the step of becoming an entrepreneur and i wanted to just give an idea of what i am trying to do and see what the first step would be to take: I would like to have a company name lets say "AA Company" and with that have the "AA" part almost a registered trademark where i can open up different businesses under the same name...so let's say "AA Real Estate" then "AA Photography" or "AA whatever"...how would i go about doing that? what are the best options to do so? LLC? anything else? Hope it makes sense...let me know if you could be of any help more

Voting Question: Trademark my Last name?

Hey guys i am young 20 years old. i don't know if one day i would want to srat a company with my last name. maybe or maybe not. But its a very nice simple last name and lots of people call me it instead of my first name. Can i trademark that so no one else can use it besides me for a business? more

Voting Question: What legal rights do I have to challenge a new business who is confusing my customers?

I have been operating a small business for over 3 years and have used the same business name. I have now noticed another business in the same industry as I am in has chosen the same words, changed them around to confuse my customers. What can I do? Can I write a legal letter advising them to stop doing this? Should I trademark my name to make sure I protect it at all times? Am I within my rights to stop her from using my existing business details if I can demonstrate I had the logo, business details before she did? Should I get a lawyer to write a letter? I'm really concerned, because she has just bought domain names exactly as my own. I call my business Soiree Yoga Services, hers is 'The Soiree Yoga Services' her name is not Soiree, nor are there any other people who have a similar name as my own. She looks like she has deliberately chosen my name to create confusion among my customers. Please help as I need to stop this now more

Voting Question: Can my business have the same name as another business?

Im opening up a cake shop in Kentucky, and there aren't any businesses in KY with the same name, but there is in California. And its another cake shop. Will that present a problem? Its near impossible to choose a name that no one else is using already.....? How does the law work with copyrights and trademarks and stuff? more

Resolved Question: starting my own photography business, how do i trademark my name/logo?

Resolved Question: Starting a photography business: trademark or service mark?

I am starting a photography business and have some questions: a) Do I need to file a trademark or service mark for our company's name? I was told I can use the TM mark even if we decide not to register b) We plan on only doing business in California so is it necessary to file with the federal? c) Another company on the East Coast (not a photography company, they offer different services altogether) has a portion of our name, can they sue us? Thanks in advance! more

Resolved Question: What are the legal necessities for opening a business?

I'm trying to start a small business (skateboarding lessons to be exact) and I don't know much about going through with it as far as in a legal matter. So these are my questions/concerns 1. What is the process of naming the company. (federal and state, local., trademarking, etc.) 2. Should I open a separate account for it, if so i should I address is with taxes? ( I don't plan on make any more than 12,000) 3. Any other thoughts or concerns from anyone. more

Resolved Question: If a business is incorporated in one state does that mean it is incorporated nationally?

If a business is incorporated in Florida does that mean it has exclusive rights to use that name nation wide? If my business has had the same name but has used it 9yrs before the above mentioned business can I trademark the name nationally to give me exclusive rights nationwide? more

Resolved Question: I want to start selling my crafts from home, part-time. I have a name, and logo, what next?

I want to sell my crafts part-time from home. I have a business name that I would like to use, as well as a logo that I have created, but legally, I don't know where to go from here. Do I have to get my name and logo trademarked or copy righted? Do I have to register my business anywhere? Any references, books, websites, opinions, etc. would be GREATLY appreciated!! more

Resolved Question: Is it OK to use a product/business name in your domain name?

For example, I want to sell Widgets made by Widget Company which is a registered company, and widget is probably trademarked. I want to call my domain name "WidgetMan.com". is that legal? more

Resolved Question: Starting a small business... Help needed with EIN and such...?

Hello. I am starting a small business. It is mainly buying and selling coins and currency. I sell at local auctions, eBay, and plan on starting a local auction of my own. I have tried going through the IRS websites of what to do but that has left me scratching my head. I have a name in mind (has not been registered), have my website up and running... I do not have anything else. What do I need to do to register/trademark my name. Should I do that? Do I need that to get an EIN / FTIN? What else should be done. Thanks for your help! more

Resolved Question: Should I trademark my logo or get my business license first? or does it matter?

I'am launching an internet based company soon, I already bought the domain name. Should I get my business license next or trademark my logo? Or does it even matter which is done next? more

Resolved Question: My user name on Facebook happens to be a registered trademark for a restaurant...?

They sent me this email: "You are using our registered trademark business name as your user name here on Facebook. I just wanted to let you know that we will be taking steps with Facebook to try and reclaim our name. It will help matters if you deactivate your account or if you contact Facebook to see if they will let you select a different user name so we can rightfully use our ****** name." Can they make me change my user name even though I have had this user name for well over a year? more

Resolved Question: trademark costs for a business name?

I am trademarking a name for my business. I went through an online firm, they charged $200 for app and the USPTO charged me $325 a day later. Does this sound right? Also The name I am trying to trademark is being used in another country and trademarked there but not in the US. Will I have any problems with that? Also are there any other costs? more

Voting Question: I want trademark a name for a business.?

Question is, Can I use "." and or "-" or "!" in the name? The name is "K.I.D! Clothing" but i dont know if I can use those characters legally. more

Voting Question: Can you trademark a slogan?

I know you can trademark a business name but can you trademark a slogan? more

Resolved Question: Trademarking a business name?

I want to start a business and the name I like is very very similar to a company in england that actually does the same thing I am going to do. The name of the company I thought of is just one letter different than the other companies and he meaning is exactly the same. I believe they have a trademark on it in england but I did a search for the US and no one has a trademark on my name. Can I use the name I want to? I mean is there a worldwide trademark system or country by country? Whats the best way to find out? more

Resolved Question: How do I trademark(or copyright) my name?

Hi, I'm an artist and I use my real name for my work, my web site domain and merchandise I produce. So basically I'm using my name like a brand name for my work and I'm starting to get concerned that if someone else starts using it my business would be screwed... I would like to either trademark or copyright my name. Could anyone please tell me how I can do that, or how I should get started? Many thank! more

Resolved Question: Can I run a secondary business under existing business name?

If I have a business as an event planner and my son has a business cake decorating in a nearby state. He's moving back here and closing his business there. Can I run them both as one business under my original name with the cake decorating still using its name for payment, advertising, etc? Would I just trademark the name so nobody could use it in this state and add it to my business bank account? more

Resolved Question: Trademark or copyright a business name?

I have a family friend who is thinking about opening a small bakery, but they are just getting started. Their dilemma is that another bakery in KS has the same name as them. From what they have told me no one currently has the name trademarked yet. Should they rush to trademark their name before the people in KS? They live in VA. I know nothing about trademark / copyright law. Should they trademark or copyright the name and does that keep other people from using it or does it just project the mark itself? Also if this other person beats them to it does that ruin them from using the name or does it go State by State?My friends have a unique mark and own the dot com. They are not worried about the logo being stolen only not being able to use the name. more

Resolved Question: Trademark Questions.................?

I have business name SGW. I want to trade mark this name ,but some did it in 1994 just in 1 state. I want to do it federally. The question I have this business does different things. We do weddings. We buy real estate under this name and we rent out our property under this name, so i don't know what category to put it under? more

Voting Question: I want to register a name as my trademark and the company name as well,how to go about it?

iam planning to start a sales company with the brand name being the company name as well,the business is of field marketing first and then e-commerce....please help. more

Voting Question: running several business's, best options?

I will be running 3 different websites, I was going to start an LLC. So do i need to register the llc as my business and then just each business/website would be a part of that llc, and would each one just be a dba? and if so, could i protect that dba like a regular business name with a trademark? or do i just register and 3 different sole props, just trying to figure out what i need to do. if my business names are AAA , BBB, and CCC, do i just form any business name for my llc and then just put those under that? ABC LLC> aaa,bbb,ccc? thanks more

Resolved Question: Is the name "Circuit City" still trademarked since they went out of business?

I'm making a short film that uses "Circuit City" in it twice. I don't want to get into any legal trouble if we get accepted into festivals with it. I'm pretty sure it is but I want to check... more

Resolved Question: I have a DBA legal question...?

I want to open a Salon called Ravish Salon. There is a guy in my county that has a ficticious business name of "Ravish Permanent Makeup & Beauty Enhancement." They are totally different, but he thinks he owns the right to it in our county and that I cant use that name. He does not own the trademark, it isnt trademarked. I think I am fine, since they are totally different. Any one know for sure if this is ok? I am going to ask the city, but they are closed today, an its driving me crazy on my sunday! Thanks!I want to open a Salon called Ravish Salon. There is a guy in my county that has a ficticious business name of "Ravish Permanent Makeup & Beauty Enhancement." They are totally different, but he thinks he owns the right to it in our county and that I cant use that name. He does not own the trademark, it isnt trademarked. I think I am fine, since they are totally different. Any one know for sure if this is ok? I am going to ask the city, but they are closed today, an its driving me crazy on my sunday! Thanks! * Smilin- Thats what its called when you file a DBA, a Ficticious Business Name or FBN. I wasnt implying that his business isnt legit. :) more

Resolved Question: english accent ?.......................?

Okay, I have asian parents who emigrated to the us 20 years ago. They have strong korean accents but thats because they're immigrants. After listening to my voice on a microphone I have discovered that I have a strong asian accent. How do i get rid of it. i'm participating in International Speech Contest. so please record streaming audio about my contest essay ! then i can hear your accent and practice more and more like a american with standard accent. Korea is known as the “Land of the Morning Calm.” This expression comes from the beginning of the modern history of Korea. Koryo means “high” and “clear.” This word symbolizes the clear blue sky of Korea. The beautiful nature of Korea is expressed through this ancient name. The beginning of Korean history started from 2333 B.C. The Korean peninsular adjoins China and Japan. Korea was conquered by Japan and divided into South and North Korea at the end of World War II. The Korean War caused devastating damage to Korea. However, it should be noticed that despite frequent foreign invasions, the Korean Peninsula has been under a single government while maintaining its political independence, culture and ethnic heritage. Not that long ago, South Korea was one of Asia’s economic success stories – one of the region’s hungry “tigers” looking around for new markets to conquer. Seoul, its capital, modernized in a very rapid amount of time to accommodate the needs of business travelers and has brought the country’s colorful traditions and trademark tranquility. The population of the Korean Peninsula, sharing a common language, ethnic identity, and culture, was one of the world’s most homogeneous. Although there were significant regional differences even within the relatively small land area of South Korea, neither the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) nor South Korea had significant non-Korean ethnic minorities. This homogeneity, and the sense of a shared historical experience that it promoted, gave the people of South Korea a strong sense of national purpose. The division of the peninsula after World Ward II, the establishment of two antagonistic states in the north and south, and the profound changes in the economy and society caused by industrialization and urbanization since the 1950’s led many South Koreans to search for their national identity and place in the world. Many modernized; urban-dwelling South Koreans embark on a search for the “essence” of their culture, which commonly expresses itself as hostility to foreign influences. The Korea of today is a fascinating place whose ancient culture and history blend harmoniously with it modern cities. The government is continuously investing in transportation and accommodation infrastructure projects in order to attract more and more foreign tourist and investors each year.noooooooo it's okay i love all English accents, but of course I find American accent to be neutral more

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Resolved Question: WWE International Division gets a new person heading it up just now?

Ok. I own a little WWE stock and was just checking my account, and this release just came out. I'm curious of a few things and wonder if anybody here can shed some light: -I don't notice a statement of who he's replacing. Generally a release like this says that someone's stepped down or whatever and so-and-so is being promoted. Do you find this unusual? -If this guy's going to oversee *International*, why are they moving him back to Stamford, CT? lol -I don't know much about what goes on outside of the US w/WWE except that the wrestlers do travel there somewhat routinely and do put shows on. Do you think having a new head of this division will get more European talent into the ranks? What changes do you foresee, if any, or is this just a boardroom thing? WWE(R) Promotes Whitaker to Head WWE International 0 minutes ago - Businesswire Related Companies Symbol Last %Chg WWE 16.12 0.44% As of 9:46 AM ET 1/7/10 World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. today announced that Andrew Whitaker will take on additional responsibilities and head up WWE International effective immediately. In his new role as Executive Vice President, Whitaker will be responsible for determining the strategic direction for WWE's business outside of the U.S. across all revenue streams. He will report directly to WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon and has been named an Executive Officer of the company. Whitaker will relocate back to WWE's global headquarters in Stamford. Whitaker joined WWE in 1987 as part of the team delivering television syndication and developing WWE's pay-per-view business. He moved to WWE's international division in 1991, working in live events, international television and the pay-per-view business from WWE's London office, where Whitaker negotiated the largest international television contracts in the company's history. In November 2007, Whitaker began managing several of WWE's regional business units internationally and his role was expanded in January 2009 to include all areas outside of the U.S. "Andrew has been instrumental to WWE's international growth. We are confident that he will continue to expand the breadth and depth of opportunities for WWE internationally," said Vince McMahon. Whitaker commenced his career at NBC in New York, working on shows that include NBC News, Late Night with David Letterman, The Today Show, Saturday Night Live and The Cosby Show. He sits on the international program advisory board for the Banff World Television Festival and nextMedia, International Interactive Media Festival and is also a member of the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. About WWE World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly, PG content across all of its platforms including television programming, pay-per-view, digital media and publishing. WWE programming is broadcast in more than 145 countries and 30 languages and reaches more than 500 million homes worldwide. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, Shanghai, Tokyo, Toronto and Sydney. Additional information on World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE) can be found at corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities, go to http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/. Trademarks: All WWE programming, talent names, images, likenesses, slogans, wrestling moves, trademarks, copyrights and logos are the exclusive property of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. Forward-Looking Statements: This news release contains forward-looking statements pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to various risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include the conditions of the markets for live events, broadcast television, cable television, pay-per-view, Internet, feature films, entertainment, professional sports, and licensed merchandise; acceptance of the Company's brands, media and merchandise within those markets; uncertainties relating to litigation; risks associated with producing live events both domestically and internationally; uncertainties associated with international markets; risks relating to maintaining and renewing key agreements, including television distribution agreements; and other risks and factors set forth from time to time in Company filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results could differ materially from those currently expected or anticipated. In addition to these risks and uncertainties, our dividend is based on a number of factors, i more

Resolved Question: Trademark, Copyright, or Patent?

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