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* Favorite Favorites By And Of Erik J. Heels

Hopefully some of these stand the test of time.

I have been writing (and blogging) for a long time. I keep all of my publications organized in a Publications database (FileMaker), which currently has 2,703 records. About 20% of these I categorize as “Erik’s Favorites” and also add them to that category on my blog (https://www.giantpeople.com/category/eriks-favorites). But some of my favorites are published elsewhere.

Also, not all of my favorites stand the test of time, so I have a “Favorite Favorites” field in my Publication database, which ends up being about half of the “Erik’s Favorites” total. I periodically update the static “About Erik” page with these favorites (https://www.giantpeople.com/about-erikjheels). But I have never blogged separately about said favorites. Until now.

So here’s a list of Erik’s Favorite Favorites, 306 total, including this one (meta, I know), from all sources, including duplicates published in multiples places.

  1. * United States Armed Forces Code Of Conduct (1984-08-31)
    Also known as the Prisoner of War (POW) Code of Conduct.
  2. * United States Armed Forces Code Of Conduct (1984-08-31)
    Also known as the Prisoner of War (POW) Code of Conduct.
  3. * On ZAMM (1987-03-03)
    Thoughts on the book Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance.
  4. * Computer Interface For A Passive Self-Contained Microcomputer Controlled Above-Knee Prosthesis (1988-05-16)
    Thesis (B.S.), Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 1988. Includes bibliographical references.
  5. * United States Air Force Oath Of Office (1988-05-26)
    Also known as the United States Uniformed Services Oath of Office.
  6. * United States Air Force Oath Of Office (1988-05-26)
    Also known as the United States Uniformed Services Oath of Office.
  7. * Finland, WW2, And International Law (1993-12-18)
    The Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation, and Mutual Assistance between Finland and the Soviet Union – Its Underpinnings, Operation, and Cancellation.
  8. * The Legal List, Law-Related Resources on the Internet and Elsewhere (v5.1) (1994-09-17)
    (ISBN 0964363704)
  9. * Paralegal Guide To Intellectual Property (1994-10-01)
    (ISBN 0471043036)
  10. * Why Lawyers Should Get On The Internet (1994-11-02)
    Legal research on – and legal issues raised by – the Internet.
  11. * Who Should Own Citation Systems? (1995-01-01)
    Nothing succeeds like access? Debating the merits of a public domain citation system.
  12. * The Legal List (v6.0) (1995-03-01)
    (ISBN 0762000007)
  13. * Maine Bar Oath (1995-05-08)
    Maine Attorney’s Oath.
  14. * Maine Bar Oath (1995-05-08)
    Maine Attorney’s Oath.
  15. * The Internet Compendium: Guides to Resources by Subject (1995-06-01)
    (ISBN 1555702201)
  16. * Massachusetts Bar Oath (1995-06-20)
    Massachusetts Attorney’s Oath.
  17. * Massachusetts Bar Oath (1995-06-20)
    Massachusetts Attorney’s Oath.
  18. * The Lawyer’s Guide To The Internet (1995-08-01)
    (ISBN 1570731497)
  19. * The Legal List (v7.0) (1995-10-01)
    (ISBN 0762000120)
  20. * The Case Against Daubert: The New Scientific Evidence ‘Standard’ and the Standards of the Several States (1995-11-01)
    (ISSN 0022-1198)
  21. * Ease-of-Copying In The Digital Age – Turning A Negative Into A Positive (1996-04-29)
    Rather than worrying about ease-of-copying, owners of copyrighted works should use it to their advantage.
  22. * 93 Of The Top 100 Law Firms Have Registered A Domain Name And Other Proof The Internet Is Gaining Popularity In The Legal Community (1996-05-01)
    Are you still excited about the Internet? You should be.
  23. * Choosing The Perfect Domain Name (1997-03-01)
    There is only one perfect domain name left.
  24. * Choosing The Perfect Domain Name (1997-03-01)
    There is only one perfect domain name left.
  25. * Publications: The Legal List (1997-03-24)
    From 1992 to 1995, I published seven editions of my book ‘The Legal List’ in print and on the Internet. This is the complete collection.
  26. * The Truth About Stats And Dogs (Or Why Most Surveys Are Wrong) (1997-05-01)
    All statistics are hearsay, but some are reliable hearsay.
  27. * The More Things Change (Or How The Internet Is Like Maine) (1997-07-01)
    Ah, yes, the good old days of the Internet – right? Wrong! The good old days of life in Maine.
  28. * Law Law Law on the Internet: The Best Legal Web Sites and More (1998-03-01)
    (ISBN 1570735530)
  29. * VISA PURCHASES THE INTERNET FOR $419.9 BILLION (1999-04-01)
    (ParodyLaw.com)
  30. * Death On The Internet (Or What Would Orwell Do?) (1999-07-01)
    What happens to a site after its operator is deceased? When a corporate personality dies, should the person’s profile page be deleted from the company site?
  31. * Wear Sunscreen (1999-09-01)
    Make your home page readable in black-and-white printouts. Remember that marketing is a state of mind. And don’t believe everything you read on the Internet.
  32. * Book Review: RedStreet’s Best Legal Websites 2000: By Erik J. Heels and Richard P. Klau (2000-01-18)
    RedStreet’s Best Legal Websites 2000, by Erik J. Heels and Richard P. Klau, ISBN 0-9678607-0-9, $2500.00.
  33. * RedStreet’s Best Legal Websites 2000 (2000-01-18)
    (ISBN 0967860709)
  34. * The Meaning Of Life Online (2000-02-01)
    We need to seek a middle ground where we can use technology to deliver what it has promised: improved quality of life.
  35. * BILL CLINTON TO LAUNCH E-COMMERCE DOT COM SITE WITH FALL 2000 IPO (2000-04-01)
    (ParodyLaw.com)
  36. * Book Review: The Cluetrain Manifesto (2000-10-01)
    The central startling simple revelation in the book is that business is (or should be) a conversation.
  37. * Business Is A Conversation (Or Clueful Lawyers) (2000-10-01)
    The business of law is a conversation. Are you conversing?
  38. * GEORGE W. BUSH TO CHANGE HIS NAME TO GEORGE WWW BUSH (2001-04-01)
    (ParodyLaw.com)
  39. * Seven Ways To Think Different About Billing (2001-04-01)
    Think different. Question your assumptions. Take a chance. You just might change the world. Or maybe you’ll come up with a creative solution to the age-old problem of billing your customers.
  40. * Book Review: How To Study For The Bar Exam In Three Days: By Erik J. Heels (2001-05-01)
    How To Study For The Bar Exam In Three Days, by Erik J. Heels, ISBN 0-9678607-1-7, $49.95.
  41. * How To Study For The Bar Exam In Three Days (2001-05-01)
    (ISBN 0967860717)
  42. * Top 10 Things Every Business Should Know About Intellectual Property (2001-10-11)
    The law governing intellectual property is a complex web of state law, federal law, Constitutional law, statutory law, and case law. And in the age of the World Wide Web, it is increasingly important for businesses of all sizes to acquire, protect, and avoid infringing others’ intellectual property assets.
  43. * Top 10 Things Every Business Should Know About Intellectual Property (2001-10-11)
    The law governing intellectual property is a complex web of state law, federal law, Constitutional law, statutory law, and case law. And in the age of the World Wide Web, it is increasingly important for businesses of all sizes to acquire, protect, and avoid infringing others’ intellectual property assets.
  44. * LawLawLaw #1: Are You Eating Your Coffee Beans? (2001-11-29)
    Smart companies are ‘giving away’ portions of their content online without hurting sales of their other products.
  45. * Patents vs. Trade Secrets (2002-02-05)
    The advantages and disadvantages of protecting business ideas with patents and trade secrets.
  46. * Patents vs. Trade Secrets (2002-02-05)
    The advantages and disadvantages of protecting business ideas with patents and trade secrets.
  47. * Festo – The Supreme Court’s Latest On Patent Law (2002-07-04)
    The Supreme Court affirmed that inventors have the rights to versions of their inventions that use ‘equivalent’ elements.
  48. * How To Write, Copyright, And Publish Your Own Book (2002-11-19)
    Self-publishing books is much easier than it used to be. It can also be fun and, if you do it well, profitable.
  49. * How To Name Your Company, Trademark Your Domain Name, And Domain Name Your Trademark (2002-11-20)
    Think there are no cool domain names left? Think again. I found 201 cool domain names that are taken but six (count ’em, six) that are not. Some of them from a box of crayons. Plus strategies for protecting your trademarks, domain names, and company name.
  50. * How To Name Your Company, Trademark Your Domain Name, And Domain Name Your Trademark (2002-11-20)
    Think there are no cool domain names left? Think again. I found 201 cool domain names that are taken but six (count ’em, six) that are not. Some of them from a box of crayons. Plus strategies for protecting your trademarks, domain names, and company name.
  51. * How To Audit Your Intellectual Property – Plus A Nondisclosure Agreement That Fits On A Postcard (2002-11-21)
    Got IP? Top Ten Tips for Identifying, Protecting, and Making Money from Intellectual Property.
  52. * How To Audit Your Intellectual Property – Plus A Nondisclosure Agreement That Fits On A Postcard (2002-11-21)
    Got IP? Top Ten Tips for Identifying, Protecting, and Making Money from Intellectual Property.
  53. * How To Study For The Bar Exam In Three Days (Second Edition) (2003-01-01)
    (ISBN 0967860725)
  54. * Zen And The Art Of Data Restoration (2003-05-01)
    Standardization is elusive, even though there are so many standards to choose from. Or perhaps BECAUSE there are so many. Nevertheless, for many years I have been pursuing an elusive goal of digitizing, standardizing, and archiving all of my data. In this chapter of the journey, I ended up purchasing a 15-year-old computer to restore one file.
  55. * 317 Length-Sorted Disclaimers (2003-06-03)
    Legal and product disclaimers, notices, warnings, instructions, etc. This list was derived from many sources. I have updated the list with a few of my own (including some from my copyright page), added some updated references, and added a few jokes.
  56. * Weblogs vs. Websites, Part 3 (Or Retiring My Old Home Page) (2003-06-10)
    My weblogs vs. websites experiment is over. I have concluded that weblogs, although not perfect, are very good. I now believe that a weblog can be the main publishing platform for any website, including a law firm website.
  57. * Software Patents: Good Or Evil? (Part 1) (2003-06-15)
    This week, I am speaking at the fourth annual Law and Technology Conference at the Technology Law Center of the University of Maine School of Law. I am taking a non-standard approach to this presentation. Rather than preparing PowerPoint slides (or the like), I will be posting a series of notes on my website.
  58. * Software Patents: Principled Dialog (Part 2) (2003-06-15)
    Whatever your position on software patents, or on patents in general, one thing is clear. Principled arguments are more interesting than unprincipled arguments.
  59. * Software Patents: Examples Of Unprincipled Arguments (Part 3) (2003-06-15)
    Many educated people are opposed to software patents, but few make principled arguments to support their positions.
  60. * Software Patents: Examples Of Principled Arguments (Part 4) (2003-06-15)
    The two most fascinating principles on which software patent proponents base their arguments are that 1) open source software is better than proprietary software and 2) free software is better than open source software.
  61. * Software Patents: Copyright Law Expansion And Lessig’s Software Patent Non Sequitur (Part 5) (2003-06-15)
    Lessig argues convincingly for limiting the extension of copyright terms but argues unconvincingly against software patents.
  62. * Software Patents: IETF Standards (Part 6) (2003-06-15)
    For now, the IETF has not changed its policy about using patented technologies in the standards process. The tension between the IETF and the open source community will likely increase as open source software continues to grow in popularity.
  63. * Software Patents: W3C Standards (Part 7) (2003-06-16)
    The open source community has generally viewed the W3C’s decision on patents in standards as a victory.
  64. * Software Patents: Final HERTS (Hypotheticals, Examples, Rants, Thoughts, And Stats) (Part 8) (2003-06-16)
    Using open source software is a bit like reading Entertainment Weekly. Lots of people do it but few admit it. Plus other observations that didn’t fit anywhere else.
  65. * Software Patents Epilogue (Part 9) (2003-07-16)
    The 2003 Law and Technology Conference at the Technology Law Center of the University of Maine School of Law was the most fun I’ve had at a conference in years.
  66. * Fire Your Website, Hire A Weblog (2003-09-01)
    Don’t start a weblog. Replace your website with a weblog. In November 2002, I started experimenting with weblog software. Three months into the experiment, I had converted my existing website into a weblog powered by Radio Userland Software. After only two months, I switched to the much more capable Movable Type software. In this article, I discuss what I did, how I did it, and why some law firms are catching weblog fever.
  67. * An IP Audit Of Spongebob Squarepants (2003-10-13)
    Let’s pretend for a moment that it is early 1999, and Stephen Hillenburg, the creator of Spongebob Squarepants, has contacted me for advice about protecting his intellectual property.
  68. * An IP Audit Of Spongebob Squarepants (2003-10-13)
    Let’s pretend for a moment that it is early 1999, and Stephen Hillenburg, the creator of Spongebob Squarepants, has contacted me for advice about protecting his intellectual property.
  69. * How And Why To Try Open Source Software (2003-11-01)
    The year of being open minded turned out to be the perfect year to switch to open source software. In this article, I’ll discuss why I decided to make the switch, how I am doing it, and why lawyers should consider open source software.
  70. * News: ABA Journal: Risking Failure (2003-11-01)
    Erik J. Heels is featured in the November 2003 ABA Journal in an article about lawyers as risk-takers.
  71. * Just Say Moo – How To Name And Brand Your Product To Make It Stand Out From The Crowd (2003-12-08)
    Good branding can separate your cow from the other cattle.
  72. * Just Say Moo – How To Name And Brand Your Product To Make It Stand Out From The Crowd (2003-12-08)
    Good branding can separate your cow from the other cattle.
  73. * Trademarking Numbers (2004-02-17)
    You can register numbers as trademarks, and some numbers are still available.
  74. * News: Firm Name Change (2004-02-17)
    New name is Clock Tower Law Group.
  75. * The ‘Three Full Moons’ Clause (2004-02-17)
    Simplify contracts by omitting needless words.
  76. * Trademarking Numbers (2004-02-17)
    You can register numbers as trademarks, and some numbers are still available.
  77. * Linux, Drugs, And Rock ‘n’ Roll (2004-03-25)
    It is harder to create a compelling radio advertisement than it is a compelling television advertisement. Simply because one must catch the audience’s attention with sound only. In this presentation, I will try to catch your attention with words alone. Plus a catchy title, which I’ll eventually explain.
  78. * ParodyLaw.com Re-launch (ParodyLaw.com) (2004-03-31)
    Plus a few historic parodies.
  79. * The ‘Duh’ Of Shrinkwrap Licenses (2004-04-03)
    Kids have figured out the problem with shrinkwrap licenses. So why can’t judges?
  80. * Am I A Copyfighter? (2004-04-18)
    One practitioner’s struggles with practicing — while fighting to change — the law in the dark ages of the Internet.
  81. * IAAC – I Am A Copyfighter (2004-04-19)
    Erik Heels is a copyfighter.
  82. * About v1 (2004-04-29)
  83. * My Kids Now Have A Blog (2004-04-29)
    Cannonball Shooters launched!
  84. * How To Get And Defend A Patent Without Going Broke (2004-08-02)
    It is possible for independent inventors and small businesses to acquire patents and protect their ideas without going broke in the process.
  85. * Recursive Logo (2004-09-17)
    Logo recursion.
  86. * Recursive Logo (2004-09-17)
    Logo recursion.
  87. * The Perfect Treehouse (Part 1 – Photos) (2004-12-25)
    In the summers of 2003 and 2004, the perfect treehouse took shape in a four-stem maple in the back yard of a house in Acton, MA.
  88. * Taking Computing Seriously (Or How The Red Sox Won The World Series) (2005-03-01)
    A strategy for preventing and curing computer problems.
  89. * MCats Gig #01 – MCT Auction 2005 (2005-03-19)
  90. * Rolling Stone Five-Star Rated (Mostly Rock) Albums (2005-07-04)
    All of the five-star rated albums (as reviewed by a certain music magazine that gathers no moss).
  91. * Red Sox Looking Back And Looking Forward (2005-10-11)
    How a normal baseball fan thinks about this season and next season.
  92. * Top 11 Rules For Picking The Right Team To Root For (2005-10-14)
    What if you’re not a baseball fan and you don’t know who to root for? Simply use the following handy rules.
  93. * A Tree Named Nomar (2005-10-26)
    And cats named Pudge and Pesky.
  94. * Erik Heels In A Suit And Red Sox Hat (2005-11-16)
    The photo that I wanted the ABA to publish.
  95. * A Smattering Of Things That I’ve Learned In Life (2005-12-13)
    This article explains, in a way that a resume cannot, what life experiences I have had and how these experiences have contributed to the unique perspective that I bring to everything that I do.
  96. * Top 11 New Year’s Resolutions (2006-01-01)
    Some serious, some not so serious. My list is better because it goes to 11.
  97. * Legend of a Band (2006-01-01)
  98. * Captain Erik Heels Honorably Discharged From The United States Air Force (2006-03-02)
    I will have much to say about my Air Force years when the time is right.
  99. * Crazy Direct Mail Guy (2006-06-01)
    How to use the Internet to launch your direct mail campaign.
  100. * Walk-Off Hits And Other Game-Winning Hits By David Ortiz (2006-08-01)
    Twenty game-winning moments by Boston’s Big Papi.
  101. * Batman Lawyer Meets Boston Band Founder (2006-10-31)
    Holy rock star, Batman!
  102. * Why I Respect Wolf Greenfield (2006-11-15)
    A large Boston law firm with a founder who cares.
  103. * Domain Name Sale: BigBucket.com (2006-11-17)
    It’s big, it’s a bucket, it’s bigbucket.com. What’s not to like?
  104. * Clock Tower Law Group | Happy Thanksgiving (2006-11-20)
    Treehouse ecard.
  105. * Clock Tower Law Group | Happy Thanksgiving (2006-11-20)
    Treehouse ecard.
  106. * LinkedIn: Erik J. Heels (2006-11-21)
    If you know me, feel free to connect with me via LinkedIn.
  107. * Happy Thanksgiving (2006-11-22)
    Of treehouses, patents, and trademarks.
  108. * Happy Thanksgiving (2006-11-22)
    Of treehouses, patents, and trademarks.
  109. * Patents Should Be Easy To Infringe (2006-12-05)
    Draft to the rule, don’t draft to the exception.
  110. * Should I do a patent search? (2006-12-05)
    To search or not to search: that is the (pretty simple) question.
  111. * RedStreet Website Relaunched (2007-01-01)
    Historic website documents the finest of the first law firm websites.
  112. * Boxy But Good: Honesty In Advertising (2007-02-01)
    It’s the best policy.
  113. * Boxy But Good: Honesty In Advertising (2007-02-01)
    It’s the best policy.
  114. * Nobody Reads Disclaimers (2007-04-10)
    Want proof? Read mine.
  115. * Nine Principles Of Baseball And Life (2007-05-02)
    Philosophy of Baseball: How to Play the Game of Life.
  116. * The Brand Wars Are Coming, The Brand Wars Are Coming! (2007-07-01)
    How to defend your brands on the Internet.
  117. * Freakonomics, Cleavage, and Fair Use (2007-07-13)
    A call for Freakonomics to clean up its act.
  118. * Drawing That Explains How To Debug Computer Problems (2007-07-15)
    Let’s work the problem people!
  119. * Drawing That Explains Copyright Law (2007-07-18)
    Copyright rights, unregulated uses, and fair use.
  120. * Drawing That Explains Patent Laws (2007-07-19)
    From Chief Justice to the patent examiner.
  121. * Drawing That Explains Patent Laws (2007-07-19)
    From Chief Justice to the patent examiner.
  122. * Drawing That Explains Patent Disputes (2007-07-24)
    And what’s wrong with law school education.
  123. * Drawing That Explains Patent Disputes (2007-07-24)
    And what’s wrong with law school education.
  124. * Drawing That Explains Provisional Patent Applications (2007-08-06)
    Provisional patent applications are rarely the best solution for startups.
  125. * Drawing That Explains Provisional Patent Applications (2007-08-06)
    Provisional patent applications are rarely the best solution for startups.
  126. * FreakonomicsSucks.com (2007-08-09)
    In which Erik Heels demonstrates that domain names – not diamonds – are forever.
  127. * Drawing That Explains Patent Costs (2007-08-17)
    How to control the cost of filing a patent.
  128. * Drawing That Explains Patent Costs (2007-08-17)
    How to control the cost of filing a patent.
  129. * How To Not Jinx A No-Hitter (2007-09-02)
    Clay Buchholz’s no-hitter just what the doctor (and Red Sox Nation) ordered.
  130. * Pirate Nondisclosure Agreement (2007-09-19)
    Come show me how ye bury yer treasure, lad!
  131. * Pirate Nondisclosure Agreement (2007-09-19)
    Come show me how ye bury yer treasure, lad!
  132. * The New York Times Is A Copyjacker (2007-09-25)
    The Times is hotlinking images on its website.
  133. * Red Sox Perfect Game (2007-10-03)
    A perfect game with my son.
  134. * Red Sox On Verge Of Historic Comeback (2007-10-17)
    The Red Sox are preparing to win three consecutive games against the Indians.
  135. * A Red Sox Fan In Colorado (2007-10-25)
    Rocky Dogs vs. Fenway Franks.
  136. * Red Sox Win 2007 World Series (2007-10-29)
    Red Sox defeat Rockies 4-3, Sox sweep series.
  137. * Dell Acquires EqualLogic, But NTT’s Acquisition Of Verio Still The Largest Cash Deal In Internet History (2007-11-06)
    There should be a record book for this stuff. Oh yeah, there is: Wikipedia.
  138. * Erik J. Heels Announces Start-Up Heels.com Shoe Store (2007-11-12)
    With the name Heels, Erik Heels was destined to be either a podiatrist or a shoe salesman.
  139. * FailBlog.com (2007-11-14)
    Fail blog.
  140. * Yahoo! Registers First Favicon Trademark (2008-01-15)
    Clock Tower Law Group filed historic favicon.ico trademark.
  141. * Domain Name Law 101 (2008-01-28)
    White hat domainers are not black hat cybersquatters.
  142. * Domain Name Law 101 (2008-01-28)
    White hat domainers are not black hat cybersquatters.
  143. * Clocktower Law Static Pages (2008-02-29)
    This page is intentionally meta.
  144. * MITLawyers.com: MIT Lawyers Unite! (2008-10-03)
    Sort of an informal bar association for lawyers who are also MIT alum.
  145. * Epic Comeback: Red Sox Win ALCS Game 5 Over Rays 8-7 (2008-10-17)
    Down to their last 7 outs and trailing 7-0, the Boston Red Sox staged one of the most amazing comebacks in history. And I was there.
  146. * Madrid Protocol: Affordable International Trademarks For Startups (2008-11-14)
    The Madrid Protocol is a great option for startups who want foreign trademark protection but don’t want to file trademarks in separate countries.
  147. * Rolling Stone Announces More Five-Star Rated Albums And All I Got Was This Lousy Feed (2008-11-25)
    Want to know why the music business is broken? Look at how Rolling Stone Magazine mismanages its most prized asset: five-star reviews.
  148. * MP3 vs. CD: The Beer Test (2008-12-07)
    Unless you’re a dog, a whale, or a computer, you’re not going to be able to tell the difference between a good MP3 and CD audio.
  149. * How To Twittersquat The Top 100 Brands (2009-01-08)
    A call for the creation of the Uniform Username Dispute Resolution Policy.
  150. * How To Twittersquat The Top 100 Brands (2009-01-08)
    A call for the creation of the Uniform Username Dispute Resolution Policy.
  151. * How To Avoid Infringing Red Sox Trademarks (2009-01-13)
    Or anybody else’s, for that matter.
  152. * How To Avoid Infringing Red Sox Trademarks (2009-01-13)
    Or anybody else’s, for that matter.
  153. * Huge Igloo We Built And Slept In (2009-01-14)
    Photos from January 1982.
  154. * How To Fire Your Lawyer (2009-01-27)
    Terminating your attorney-client relationship.
  155. * How To Fire Your Lawyer (2009-01-27)
    Terminating your attorney-client relationship.
  156. * 25 Random Things About @ErikJHeels (2009-02-10)
    25 random things about me.
  157. * How To Register A Trademark: Part 1: Choosing A Good Name (2009-02-11)
    A trademark is to your business as a foundation is to your house.
  158. * Trademarks That Suck (2009-02-12)
    Lessons learned from suck-related registered trademarks.
  159. * Trademarks That Suck (2009-02-12)
    Lessons learned from suck-related registered trademarks.
  160. * How To Register A Trademark: Part 2: Trademark Search (2009-03-11)
    Search trademarks to rule out likelihood of confusion.
  161. * How To Register A Trademark: Part 3: Trademark Filing (2009-04-07)
    File your trademark application with TEAS.
  162. * ABYB Babe Ruth Royals Spring 2009 Baseball (2009-06-10)
    Baseball games end, baseball endures.
  163. * Top 10 ABA Articles By @ErikJHeels (2009-07-06)
    I’ve been writing for the American Bar Association since 1994. These are my top 10 favorites articles.
  164. * Carl Yastrzemski: Red Sox Legend, All-Star, Hero, Yaz (2009-07-14)
    Thoughts on Yaz by guest blogger Jim Houhoulis.
  165. * 6 Knowlton Drive, Acton, MA 01720, 4BR For Sale By Owner, Open House Sat/Sun 10-5 (2009-09-30)
     
  166. * The Perfect Treehouse (Part 2 – Videos) (2009-10-16)
    Build one with your kids.
  167. * How ErikJHeels Sold His House In Acton 01720 In 5 Days (2009-12-07)
    For-Sale-By-Owner (FSBO) real estate transactions done right.
  168. * The MCats Band – We love you, mans! (2010-01-03)
  169. * Tunes by The MCats Band (2010-01-16)
  170. * How Real Life Interfered With My Social Networking Fun (2010-01-26)
    Don’t sweat the small stuff.
  171. * Will SCOTUS Break Patent Law With Bilski Case? (2010-04-01)
    Patent law is broken.
  172. * Will SCOTUS Break Patent Law With Bilski Case? (2010-04-01)
    Patent law is broken.
  173. * Thomas R. Heels And Helena E. Heels (2010-05-09)
    An article for Mother’s Day.
  174. * A Mere Mortal’s Guide To Patents Post-Bilski (Or Why §101 Is A Red Herring) (2010-07-09)
    It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing.
  175. * A Mere Mortal’s Guide To Patents Post-Bilski (Or Why §101 Is A Red Herring) (2010-07-09)
    It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing.
  176. * Top 10 Things Smart Companies Should Know About Intellectual Property (2010-10-22)
    Smart businesses should use all laws – including IP laws – to their advantage.
  177. * Top 10 Things Smart Companies Should Know About Intellectual Property (2010-10-22)
    Smart businesses should use all laws – including IP laws – to their advantage.
  178. * Books To Read Before Law School (2011-01-26)
    Four classics that will help you think.
  179. * Patent Law 101 (2011-01-26)
    An introduction to patent law in plain English.
  180. * Professor David D. Gregory (2011-01-26)
    Teacher, Mentor, Friend.
  181. * Thomas L. Bohan, Ph.D., JD (2011-01-26)
    An overdue public thanks to a lifelong mentor.
  182. * Books To Read Before Law School (2011-01-26)
    Four classics that will help you think.
  183. * Patent Law 101 (2011-01-26)
    An introduction to patent law in plain English.
  184. * Professor David D. Gregory (2011-01-26)
    Teacher, Mentor, Friend.
  185. * Thomas L. Bohan, Ph.D., JD (2011-01-26)
    An overdue public thanks to a lifelong mentor.
  186. * Men Of Great Genius: Venetian Senate, Patent Act of 1474 (2011-04-11)
    All modern patent statutes are derived from the Venetian Patent Act of 1474.
  187. * Men Of Great Genius: Venetian Senate, Patent Act of 1474 (2011-04-11)
    All modern patent statutes are derived from the Venetian Patent Act of 1474.
  188. * Chart That Explains Patent Novelty And Statutory Bars (2011-05-09)
    35 USC 102: Patent Decoder
  189. * How To Start A Boston Patent Law Practice (2011-11-08)
    Advice for new Boston patent lawyers.
  190. * How To Start A Boston Patent Law Practice (2011-11-08)
    Advice for new Boston patent lawyers.
  191. * MCats Gig #37 – Clocktower Happy Winter Friends (2012-03-23)
    Hosted by Clock Tower Law Group.
  192. * Top 10 Things BigLaw Patent Lawyers Don’t Want You To Know (2012-09-26)
    And won’t tell you. Srsly.
  193. * Top 10 Things BigLaw Patent Lawyers Don’t Want You To Know (2012-09-26)
    And won’t tell you. Srsly.
  194. * 17 Is The Most Random Number (2013-01-17)
    The Most Random Number Is 17.
  195. * Beware Of Patent Reform (2013-03-06)
    Goodbye first-to-invent, hello first-inventor-to-file.
  196. * Erik Heels Static Pages (2013-10-13)
    This page is intentionally meta.
  197. * Red Sox World Series Game 6: More Than A Game (2013-10-31)
    A top 10 moment at Fenway with my best friend.
  198. * The Who, What, Where, When, Why, And How Of Patents (2014-03-12)
    Patent law in plain English. But not in that order.
  199. * The Who, What, Where, When, Why, And How Of Patents (2014-03-12)
    Patent law in plain English. But not in that order.
  200. * Why Startups Should Always Do Patent Searches (2014-05-23)
    The USPTO will never require mandatory patent searching. But I can dream.
  201. * Why Startups Should Always Do Patent Searches (2014-05-23)
    The USPTO will never require mandatory patent searching. But I can dream.
  202. * ‘It doesn’t take all types, there just are all types’ quote is by Tom Bohan, NOT Winston Churchill (2014-11-07)
    Thomas L. Bohan quotation ‘It doesn’t take all types, there just are all types’ erroneously attributed to Winston Churchill.
  203. * Relentlessly Complete (2015-04-01)
    My favorite review of ‘The Legal List’ from 1995.
  204. * Dear Olympics: Don’t Steal My Logo! (2015-09-18)
    The who, what, where, when, why, and how of trademarks.
  205. * Erik Heels Had This Great Idea For A Funny Website Called FailBlog.com (2016-04-01)
    But Ben Huh beat him to it by launching FailBlog.org.
  206. * Uniform Username Dispute Resolution Policy (UUDRP) (2016-04-26)
    (As Drafted by GiantPeople LLC on April 26, 2016)
  207. * Twitter’s Trademark Policy Sucks (2016-04-27)
    The odd case of @YarnAttic vs. @TheYarnAttic.
  208. * How To Build A Startup: One Board At A Time, Be Yourself, Get Plants (2016-06-15)
    Top 11 tips for entrepreneurs.
  209. * How To Build A Startup: One Board At A Time, Be Yourself, Get Plants (2016-06-15)
    Top 11 tips for entrepreneurs.
  210. * MCats Gig #59 – #PMC2016 Party Boat (2016-08-07)
  211. * YearOfDisruption.com: About (2016-09-01)
    Disrupting IP law before we have to.
  212. * YearOfDisruption.com: What is Disruption? (2016-09-08)
    The term “disruption” is currently in vogue. But what does “disruption” mean?
  213. * The Who, What, Where, When, Why, And How Of Trademarks (2016-09-30)
    Trademark law in plain English.
  214. * The Who, What, Where, When, Why, And How Of Trademarks (2016-09-30)
    Trademark law in plain English.
  215. * Failed Pols
    TAGLINE: Failed Policies, Politicians, & Politics     (2016-11-09)

  216. * Vet My Bio For Veterans Day #VetMyBio (2016-11-10)
    Served in the military? Add ‘veteran’ to your bio.
  217. * Startup Strategies – Change Your Thinking (2016-11-16)
    A Verio lesson taught to me by Buddy Cunningham.
  218. * Change Your Thinking (2016-11-16)
    A Verio lesson taught to me by Buddy Cunningham.
  219. * Book Reviews Etc. (2017-01-31)
    For the record. Get it? Record? It’s funny because ‘record’ has two meanings. Also, explaining jokes always makes them funnier.
  220. * YearOfDisruption.com: 2016-2017: Lessons Learned (2017-05-31)
    Insert ‘Pomp and Circumstance’ here.
  221. * Why We PMC – The MCats Band Story (2017-07-17)
    17 Seconds #38
  222. * The Sausage Factory (TM) (2017-08-17)
    17 Seconds #39
  223. * The Sausage Factory (TM) (2017-08-17)
    17 Seconds #39
  224. * Rename Yawkey Way Yaz Way (2017-08-22)
    Red Sox Nation should rally around its founding father, Carl “Yaz” Yastrzemski, and convince Boston Red Sox ownership to rename Yawkey Way to Yaz Way.
  225. * RedStreet.com 1997-2017 (2017-11-18)
    Law Firm Website Reviews (1997-2000)
  226. * Why You Want An IP Law Firm With Real World Experience (2017-12-08)
    We get startups because we’ve done startups. Here are our top 11 tips for entrepreneurs.
  227. * Treehouse (2017-12-30)
    #People and #Events for #Impact.
  228. * Treehouse (2017-12-30)
    #People and #Events for #Impact.
  229. * Patents (2018-01-06)
    A patent gives an inventor the right to exclude others from making, using, and selling the invention for a set period of time. In other words, a patent helps you to manufacture and market your product as you see fit.
  230. * Trademarks (2018-01-07)
    A trademark is anything that you use to identify your products and services with your company, including your company name, product names, service names, logos, taglines, sounds, colors, domain names, and some things that the USPTO hasn’t yet encountered.
  231. * The Law Firm Where Everybody Knows Your Name (2018-01-11)
    Because Clocktower is a boutique law firm, you will work with all of us. You will not be lost in the crowd. We look forward to getting to know you.
  232. * Lawyers For Human Beings (2018-01-12)
    Clocktower Law does not represent patent trolls, trademark bullies, or cybersquatters. So we’re not the right firm for everyone. But we’re a good choice for many.
  233. * About Erik J. Heels (2018-01-14)
    Erik J. Heels
  234. * GiantPeople
    TAGLINE: Technology, Law, Baseball, and Rock ‘n’ Roll     (2018-01-15)

  235. * PatentLawyerBoston.com: Patent Lawyer Boston (2018-01-16)
    Whether you are looking for a Boston patent lawyer, a Boston patent attorney, or a patent attorney Boston, we are here to help.
  236. * Mentors, Mentees, And Mentoring: What Parenting And Startups Have In Common (2018-01-17)
    17 Seconds #44
  237. * Mentors, Mentees, And Mentoring: What Parenting And Startups Have In Common (2018-01-17)
    17 Seconds #44
  238. * TrademarkLawyerBoston.com: Trademark Lawyer Boston (2018-01-17)
    Whether you are looking for a Boston trademark lawyer, a Boston trademark attorney, or a trademark attorney Boston, we are here to help.
  239. * Facebook Page: Clocktower Law (@ClocktowerLaw) (2018-01-22)
    https://www.facebook.com/pg/ClocktowerLaw/about/
  240. * Facebook Page: GiantPeople (@GiantPeopleLLC) (2018-01-23)
    https://www.facebook.com/GiantPeopleLLC/
  241. * 12 Happy Fun Steps To Sync Google Calendar With Desktop Computers, Laptop Computers, And iPhones! (2018-01-27)
    Occasionally, something I post on Facebook stands the test of time and gets re-blogged here. Printing and calendaring – two technologies that are still too difficult.
  242. * Startup Accelerator Techstars – Mentor Madness (2018-02-01)
    Drinking from the firehose again.
  243. * Memo For Record – Techstars USAF – Day 1 Mentor Madness (2018-02-01)
    Drinking from the firehose again.
  244. * MIT 30th Reunion (2018-05-27)
    Thanks to those who helped me graduate 30 years ago.
  245. * Founders Voted Clocktower One of Boston’s Most Recommended IP Law Firms (2018-10-17)
    17 Seconds #53 – A Publication For Clients And Other VIPs Of Clocktower Law.
  246. * Founders Voted Clocktower One of Boston’s Most Recommended IP Law Firms (2018-10-17)
    17 Seconds #53 – A Publication For Clients And Other VIPs Of Clocktower Law.
  247. * 2018 Red Sox Win World Series! (2018-10-29)
    And why baseball is the greatest game.
  248. * Top 10 Cartoons That Explain The New Year’s Resolutions Your Startup Should Make (2018-12-17)
    17 Seconds #55 – A Publication For Clients And Other VIPs Of Clocktower Law.
  249. * Top 10 Cartoons That Explain The New Year’s Resolutions Your Startup Should Make (2018-12-17)
    17 Seconds #55 – A Publication For Clients And Other VIPs Of Clocktower Law.
  250. * Drawing That Explains The Value Of Startup Patent Spending (2019-03-17)
    17 Seconds #58 – A Publication For Clients And Other VIPs Of Clocktower.
  251. * Drawing That Explains The Value Of Startup Patent Spending (2019-03-17)
    17 Seconds #58 – A Publication For Clients And Other VIPs Of Clocktower.
  252. * Treehouse (2019-03-20)
    #People and #Events for #Impact
  253. * Drawing That Explains Trademark Likelihood Of Confusion (2019-05-17)
    17 Seconds #60 – A Publication For Clients And Other VIPs Of Clocktower.
  254. * Drawing That Explains Trademark Likelihood Of Confusion (2019-05-17)
    17 Seconds #60 – A Publication For Clients And Other VIPs Of Clocktower.
  255. * Clocktower’s Book = IP Law In Plain English (2019-06-17)
    17 Seconds #61 – A Publication For Clients And Other VIPs Of Clocktower.
  256. * Clocktower’s Book = IP Law In Plain English (2019-06-17)
    17 Seconds #61 – A Publication For Clients And Other VIPs Of Clocktower.
  257. RedStreet: Home (2019-06-21)
    Over 1000 Law Firm Website Reviews and Law-Related Archives Dating Back to 1996
  258. * Drawing That Explains How ‘Doing Nothing’ Is A Startup’s Biggest Competitor (2019-07-17)
    17 Seconds #62 – A Publication For Clients And Other VIPs Of Clocktower.
  259. * Drawing That Explains How ‘Doing Nothing’ Is A Startup’s Biggest Competitor (2019-07-17)
    17 Seconds #62 – A Publication For Clients And Other VIPs Of Clocktower.
  260. * Infographic (2020-01-07)
    Why prospective members should join, why current members should return, and why sponsors should sponsor.
  261. * 17 Is The Most Random Number (2020-01-17)
    The Most Random Number Is 17.
  262. * Clocktower Law
    TAGLINE: #Patents and #Trademarks for #Startups     (2020-03-17)

  263. * Tack För Idag – Thoughts On Faith (2020-05-17)
    17 Seconds #72 – A Publication For Clients And Other VIPs.
  264. * Tack För Idag – Thoughts On Faith (2020-05-17)
    17 Seconds #72 – A Publication For Clients And Other VIPs.
  265. * LinkedIn Page: Treehouse Boston (PUBLIC) (2020-08-11)
    #People and #Events for #Action

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/68767545/

  266. * Clocktower Publishes ‘Friends Of The Firm’ List Of Recommended Service Providers (2020-09-01)
    IP and non-IP, US and non-US.
  267. * About v2: Cannonball Shooters
    TAGLINE: A Blog for Sam, Ben, and Sonja     (2020-10-07)

  268. * David v. Goliath Redux – Sole Proprietor Posh Goth Defeats Perfectly Posh In Multi-Year Trademark Battle (2020-10-13)
    Legal Newswire POWERED BY LAW.COM
  269. * How To Treehouse (2020-10-20)
    Top 11 things to do after hearing about Treehouse.
  270. * Erik’s Editorial: 2020 Election Prediction (2020-10-31)
  271. * Ron Shaich (Founder Of Au Bon Pain & Panera) Doesn’t Know That He Was My First Startup Mentor (Because I Never Told Him) (2020-11-20)
    Do you have a startup mentor that you have failed to thank? It doesn’t take long, and I’ll bet that they would appreciate it!
  272. * Ron Shaich (Founder Of Au Bon Pain & Panera) Doesn’t Know That He Was My First Startup Mentor (Because I Never Told Him) (2020-11-20)
    Do you have a startup mentor that you have failed to thank? It doesn’t take long, and I’ll bet that they would appreciate it!
  273. * Erik’s Editorial: The Guilty Parties Who Put American Democracy At Risk In The Name Of Donald Trump (2021-01-07)
  274. * My Bucket List (2021-01-17)
    Many things worth doing are difficult. Trial, error, repeat.
  275. * Impact (2021-04-21)
    These are some of the causes, projects, and topics that Treehouse has helped to amplify.
  276. * Patent Attorney Michael A. Bartley Promoted To Partner At Clocktower Law LLC (2021-07-14)
    Legal Newswire POWERED BY LAW.COM
  277. * Patent Attorney Michael A. Bartley Promoted To Partner At Clocktower Law LLC (2021-07-14)
    Legal Newswire POWERED BY LAW.COM
  278. * Clocktower Partnership = Erik Heels + Mike Bartley (2021-07-17)
    17 Seconds #86. Useful Info Quickly.
  279. * Clocktower Partnership = Erik Heels + Mike Bartley (2021-07-17)
    17 Seconds #86. Useful Info Quickly.
  280. * GiantPeople RIFKIN Report #0 – Introducing RIFKIN For Connectors (2022-04-01)
    And a preview of RIFKIN for Startups
  281. * GiantPeople RIFKIN Report #1 – Top 10 Giver States And Bottom 10 Taker States (2022-04-01)
    With a little caveat about statistical significance.
  282. * Drawing That Explains Patents vs. Trade Secrets (2022-04-05)
    If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.
  283. * Why Did Erik Heels Contact You About Treehouse? (2022-05-04)
    Because you are a GIVER! And we can prove it!
  284. * Erik Heels – Startup Mentor (2022-05-24)
  285. * PRODUCT-BASED PATENTING – The Second Most Important Concept For Startups – Simplifies Patent Law Into Two Requirements (2022-09-17)
    17 Seconds #100. Useful Info Quickly.
  286. * PRODUCT-BASED PATENTING – The Second Most Important Concept For Startups – Simplifies Patent Law Into Two Requirements (2022-09-17)
    17 Seconds #100. Useful Info Quickly.
  287. * FILE BEFORE LAUNCH – The Single Most Important Concept For Startups – Turns Your Product Roadmap Into A Patent Roadmap (2022-10-17)
    17 Seconds #101. Useful Info Quickly.
  288. * FILE BEFORE LAUNCH – The Single Most Important Concept For Startups – Turns Your Product Roadmap Into A Patent Roadmap (2022-10-17)
    17 Seconds #101. Useful Info Quickly.
  289. * Is It Time To End the USA Experiment? (2022-11-07)
    If so, then what new countries should be formed?
  290. * Erik’s Legal List – Patent Strategy (2023-01-30)
    Curated content on patent strategy.
  291. * Erik’s Legal List – Trademark Strategy (2023-01-30)
    Curated content on trademark strategy.
  292. * Erik’s Legal List – Startup Strategy (2023-01-30)
    Curated content on startup strategy.
  293. * Drawing That Explains How To Win IP Due Diligence (2023-02-17)
    17 Seconds #105. Useful Info Quickly.
  294. * Drawing That Explains How To Win IP Due Diligence (2023-02-17)
    17 Seconds #105. Useful Info Quickly.
  295. * Honoring The Chain Of Connections (2023-06-06)
    Just Say Thanks
  296. * Startup CxOs Should Tag Erik J. Heels On LinkedIn To Amplify Their Messages (2023-07-17)
    17 Seconds #110. Useful Info Quickly.
  297. * Meet Piper The Dog! (OR: Of Patents, Puppies, and Priorities) (2023-09-17)
    17 Seconds #112. Useful Info Quickly.
  298. * Meet Piper The Dog! (OR: Of Patents, Puppies, and Priorities) (2023-09-17)
    17 Seconds #112. Useful Info Quickly.
  299. * Clocktower Red Sox Talk (Exclusive Invitation) (2024-01-17)
    This Is Our “17 Seconds” Newsletter #116: 17 Seconds = Useful Info Quickly.
  300. * Clocktower Red Sox Talk (Exclusive Invitation) (2024-01-17)
    This Is Our “17 Seconds” Newsletter #116: 17 Seconds = Useful Info Quickly.
  301. * Happy 550th Birthday To The Venetian Patent Statute! (2024-09-17)
    This Is Our “17 Seconds” Newsletter #124: 17 Seconds = Useful Info Quickly.
  302. * Happy 550th Birthday To The Venetian Patent Statute! (2024-09-17)
    This Is Our “17 Seconds” Newsletter #124: 17 Seconds = Useful Info Quickly.
  303. * Obituary of Thomas Ray Heels (October 19, 1936 – December 5, 2025) (2025-12-10)
    R.I.P.
  304. * Why Erik Heels Turned Down The Opportunity To Be An Astronaut (2026-04-17)
    This Is Our “17 Seconds” Newsletter #143: 17 Seconds = Useful Info Quickly.
  305. * Why Erik Heels Turned Down The Opportunity To Be An Astronaut (2026-04-17)
    This Is Our “17 Seconds” Newsletter #143: 17 Seconds = Useful Info Quickly.
  306. * Favorite Favorites By And Of Erik J. Heels (2026-07-03)
    Hopefully some of these stand the test of time.

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