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How to Trademark a Phrase
If you have created a phrase or word that represents something valuable to your company...
Disney Is Altering the Deal, Pray They Don’t Alter It Any Further
A Copyright helps protect the intellectual property of its creator, but only for so long....
Imperial Stormtroopers Vs. Boba Fett – The Difference Between an Employee and an Independent Contractor.
One of the hardest things to explain to our business clients is how to classify...
Claims Construction and the Death Star
Claims construction is considered one of the most important stages of a patent infringement lawsuit....
Friend of the Devil: Why Small Businesses Need Quality Relationships With Legal Counsel
“Please allow me to introduce myself” is the classic opening for the Rolling Stone’s anthem,...
Trademarks Awaken
The First Order seeks to restore the Empire and all that it entails. As part...
Copyright Registration – Why bother filing? They Blew Up the Death Star Anyway!
Often, when we first speak to potential clients, they confuse patent, trademark and copyright registration into a...
When Four Corners Become Eight: The Single Instrument Rule
Sometimes lawyers use the term “four corners” when describing a contract. This shorthand simply means...
“That’s Not What You Said” – When the Parties Say One Thing, but Write Another
You might already know that an oral contract can be enforced if proven properly. However,...
3 Ways a Corporate Attorney can Protect your Business
Starting a business is a daunting prospect. From creating a name for your brand to...
Russian Billionaire’s Claim of Ownership in Car Dealership Is Dealt Its Last Hand
A Russian billionaire claimed that his significant loan to a successful Texas international car sales...
Is Your Business Fit for Royalties?
Let’s say you would like to play music or TV at your place of business;...