
Matthew J. Small PLLC
Based locally in Seattle, this Northwest law firm practices in the area of Technology Law. Founded in 2003 by registered patent attorney Matthew J. Small, this firm provides services meeting the challenges faced in the merging world of law and technology. The founder combines his strong background in programming and systems analysis together with an LL. M. in Intellectual Property Law from the University of Washington to offer the unique expertise needed in today's digital marketplace.
Business Method PatentsA company that develops a new way of conducting e-commerce may be able to prevent others from using it for almost two decades. - Nolo |
MGM v. GroksterEFF is defending StreamCast Networks, the company behind the Morpheus peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing software, in an important case heard before the Supreme Court of the United States on March 29, 2005. - Electronic Frontier Foundation |
A Walk Through LimaHoofing it when exploring a new place provides a deeper look into the character and culture of a region. Motoring through, areas and neighborhoods where the locals actually live are glanced over and ignored. You never know what serendipitous experience awaits when taking the time to explore on foot. - smallChaos Adventures™ |
Google WhackingRules for the Googlewhacker, legal words and dictionary results required when using a search engine to find fewer results, or exactly one result. - googlewhack |
A Fun Little HackBack in the days of 14.4 Kbps modems, university Unix
servers were a common haunt for students. A basic command
called 'finger' displays user profiles. After a
clever trick, my profile became the most well known
on campus. - Small Chaos |
What is Chaos?The dictionary definition of chaos is turmoil, turbulence, primordial abyss, and undesired randomness, but scientists will tell you that chaos is something extremely sensitive to initial conditions. Chaos also refers to the question of whether or not it is possible to make good long-term predictions about how a system will act. A chaotic system can actually develop in a way that appears very smooth and ordered. - Mendelson and Blumenthal |
Strolling Down the HighwayWalking along a highway carries with it certain risks. A midnight trek down an El Salvadorian highway takes the dangers to a whole new level. - smallChaos Adventures™ |
The Mexico ExperienceWhen discussing travel to Mexico, concerns about
safety frequently arise. People tend to be overly
cautious in their advice, and stories get exaggerated.
After a personal trip to the country's lesser travelled
locations, I understand why. - smallChaos Adventures™ |