Intellectual property can be among the most important assets that a startup owns, especially as the startup begins to distinguish itself or seek investment. Making sure that the startup actually owns and can protect its...more
Intellectual Property rights allow a business to protect economically valuable intangible assets. These rights are often among the most important and valuable rights a family business can own; they allow a business to...more
Using the internet proficiently is a requirement for success in today's business environment. However, there are a number of challenges to ensuring that your business's internet presence is protected. The following article...more
On April 23, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a trademark owner is not required to submit evidence of the infringer's intention or state of mind as a precondition to recover profits earned from an...more
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Does your family business have customers? If the answer is 'yes' then your brand matters. Many top-level executives and company leaders choose to ignore branding because it’s often seen as confusing, unimportant, and lacking...more
Intellectual property can be among the most important assets that a family business can own. Making sure that the family business actually owns, and can protect, the rights in intellectual property, however, requires an...more
The trademark laws of the United States provide businesses with significant advantages in protecting their brands, even without perfecting those rights with the state or federal governments. This is because the United States...more
For good reasons family businesses often use a family name in their business names. The use of a family name has a number of benefits, from quickly identifying the familial association with the business to honoring the legacy...more