Sep 23, 2021Copyright: “To protect or not protect?”The Copyright Act refers to tools people use (rather than just look at, listen to, or read) as a “useful article.” Useful articles are generally not available for copyright. …1 min read1 min read
Sep 21, 20215 Reasons Your Trademark Needs an AttorneyWhile anyone can make an account with the USPTO and file a trademark, inexperienced users often blunder their way around the registration process. The USPTO is very fickle, and it takes a particular finesse that only nuanced attorneys possess. …2 min read2 min read
Sep 16, 2021Why Do I Need a Partnership Agreement?Partnership Agreements are essential to maintaining a business relationship, however it can be awkward having to be so formal and upfront with your business partner. It is certainly not as much fun as talking about all the money you are going to make together, but these are the very same…Entrepreneurship1 min readEntrepreneurship1 min read
Jun 15, 2021What is Anti-Cybersquatting?The Anti-Cybersquatting Piracy Act (ACPA) gives trademark holders a cause of action against anyone who, with a bad faith intent to profit from the goodwill of another’s trademark, registers, traffics in, or uses a domain name that is identical to, or confusingly similar to a distinctive mark, or dilutive of…Trademark2 min readTrademark2 min read
Jun 14, 2021How a Trademark Conflict Can Prevent RegistrationI often have discussions with clients about whether or not they will be able to register their mark. Clients can become frustrated when related marks are different but still too close to be registered. …Trademark2 min readTrademark2 min read
Jun 11, 2021Partnership Agreement FAQsWhat is the purpose of the partnership? — It often helps to think in terms of what will absolutely be covered vs. exclusions, meaning is there anything we absolutely don’t want to handle? For instance, as an attorney I often have to be specific that I cannot handle tax matters. What exclusions apply to your business? How will profit and losses be split? Is this…Entrepreneurship1 min readEntrepreneurship1 min read
Jun 10, 2021Trademark Timeline — Why Filing Isn’t EnoughFor business owners, the phrase “you need to file for a trademark” is commonly heard. While that is true, just filing isn’t enough. Once your application is filed, it takes three to four months for the application to be reviewed by the examining attorney of the USPTO. If you receive…Intellectual Property2 min readIntellectual Property2 min read
Jun 10, 2021The Scope of Joint Venture AgreementsJoint Venture agreements take on many forms and can include multiple parties, but one thing remains the same… if the parties involved do not have all the details of their agreement in writing, misunderstandings and disputes are more likely to occur. …2 min read2 min read
Apr 3, 2021Myths of Hiring an AttorneyYou have to set an appointment, dress up and be stuffy… or even worse wait in a cold lobby. Absolutely not! You can work with me without ever setting a face to face meeting. My client’s come from all over the United States. I communicate with my clients via email…2 min read2 min read
