Copyright Law Quick Overview
Dec 31, 2012
WHAT IS COPYRIGHT?Copyright is a form of protection provided by the laws of the United States (Title 17, U. S. Code) to the authors of original works of authorship, including literary, dramatic, musica...
See Full Guide
The Benefits of Including an Arbitration Clause
Dec 31, 2012
It is often necessary to resolve business conflicts in a definitive and enforceable manner. Many people assume that the court system is the only option, or the best option, for resolving these disputes...
See Full Guide
THE FASHION INDUSTRY and INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Dec 21, 2012
Fashion Law in Flux?
Anyone who has ever walked on a New York City street or any mall in America, amidst knock-off clothes, purses and watches, may wonder about the legality of those imposter products...
See Full Guide
WHAT is a TRADE SECRET and HOW DO I PROTECT IT?
Dec 21, 2012
Trade Secrets
Every business has its secrets that it wants to protect. However, some secrets are more important than others. For example, a business may want to keep the name of its accountant or distr...
See Full Guide
What is Trade Dress and How Do I Protect It?
Dec 19, 2012
Businesses work hard to develop the visual appearance of their products so that the product is easily recognizable and associated with the good will of the product and company. Visual appearance, like ...
See Full Guide
WHY CREATE a NOT-for-PROFIT ORGANIZATION?
Dec 18, 2012
Non-Profits as Businesses
Have you been considering whether to start a non-profit versus a for-profit company? Operating as a non-profit does not mean that the principals in the organization must submi...
See Full Guide
FOREIGN ENTITY QUALIFICATION EXPLAINED
Dec 18, 2012
Where to form your company?
Once you have decided to create a company, the next question that needs consideration is where to formally, or legally, create your company. The formation of limited liabil...
See Full Guide
TRADEMARK SECONDARY MEANING DEFINED
Dec 18, 2012
What is secondary meaning? A trademark that has acquired secondary meaning means that the trademark has become recognized as a brand for specific goods and services from a single source.
To be eligible...
See Full Guide
THE IMPORTANCE OF TRADEMARK DUE DILIGENCE
Dec 18, 2012
It goes without saying that most entrepreneurs would never consider buying an existing business without first conducting the proper due diligence on it and its present owners. The idea is to try to unc...
See Full Guide
What is a Work-for-Hire Agreement and Why do I Need One?
Dec 18, 2012
Businesses, individuals and organizations often hire people to create work for them. It is important that the business, individual or organization that is hiring someone else to create a written or art...
See Full Guide
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
The Avvo Rating explained
The Avvo Rating explained