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If you’re in the process of setting up a new business, you are probably thinking about what type of business you should form. It’s important that you make the right decision as your choice can have personal and professional consequences. The most common entities...
When you come up with a brilliant idea, product or design, you want to make sure that no one capitalizes on your sweat without your approval. This is where intellectual property rights come in. Intellectual property rights refer to the rights given to an individual or...
Trademarks provide intellectual property protection for the business or individual that holds the trademark. There are rules that guide what can and cannot get these protections and the protections only work when the holder decides to exercise their rights. Sometimes,...
The idea for your business may have developed over several years or been a sudden revelation. No matter how you started your company, many pieces set your business apart from your competition. As you get started, it can be easy to brush off the idea of protecting the...
Running a business can be difficult on your own. However, running it with a partner can also bring with it unique challenges. This can be especially true if you are unsure whether or not your partnership is working for you. Here are some things to keep in mind if you...
Trade secrets can hold immeasurable value for a business. Although immeasurable is accurate, there are situations when it is important to try to give a trade secret an economic value. A valuation is helpful for planning purposes and is also needed in the event of an...
The Kessler doctrine is an important part of patent litigation that has been around for more than a century. It provides a “limited trade right” that attaches to a product. A recent case questioning the application of this doctrine made its way to the Supreme Court,...
Intellectual property is often a business' most valuable asset. Business owners who have an invention with commercial potential are wise to invest in protecting these assets. After getting protection in your home country, it is wise to look towards protection abroad...
A cease-and-desist letter has no actual legal standing but is a cautionary document outlining alleged wrongful behavior and demanding that it stop. Cease-and-desist letters are not always precursors to filing lawsuits but are typically attempts to avoid costly...
An employee handbook is a valuable resource that every company should have. Creating a document that clearly outlines your workplace policies makes it easier for your staff to understand them and for you to enforce them. When drafting an employee handbook, there are...