Having an idea for a new company, product or service is incredibly exciting. You may wish to get your idea off the ground as quickly as possible—but there are few things you must do to make sure you’re not infringing on anyone else’s intellectual property.
Your first step is to make sure the name you
Estate tax laws in the United States and its territories are constantly in a state of flux, so it might seem difficult to create an estate plan that avoids or minimizes the amount of taxes to which your estate will be subject. However, keep in mind that the minimum estate value for paying estate taxes
Do you have a patent or trademark under Section 9 that is about to expire? If so, you likely need to prepare for renewal soon. If you do not take the appropriate steps to renew your trademark, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will ultimately cancel your registration, thereby allowing others to profit off
Although intellectual property disputes represent some of the oldest forms of business litigation, they have seen a spike in recent years across the United States, largely because of the rise of the Internet and the extraordinary proliferation of web-only businesses.
These intellectual property lawsuits are especially prevalent in the technology industry, where a single company
If you’ve ever had to pore over a contract when engaging in a business transaction, you’ve likely encountered some unfamiliar or unclear language. In all likelihood, this language was what’s called “boilerplate”—standardized legalese that communicates a common concept or provision in a concise manner.
Whether it’s included somewhere in the main body of the contract
When you run a business, you may enter into contracts with other individuals or entities. They could be vendors, distributors, financial service providers, repair technicians or just about any other type of business or organization. You hire them to do a job, and they accept the job with the expectation that they will complete it
Most small business owners know of the challenge of dealing with sudden expenses or the need to make a quick investment to help their company grow. When these situations come up, many business owners tap their personal finances to provide what acts essentially as a short-term loan to the company.
Small business owners might want
As changes take place in the intellectual property landscape due to advances in technology and other factors, the U.S. Copyright Office must periodically revise its approach to protecting creative works. Recently, the agency outlined a strategic plan designed to bring the office into the 21st century, both in terms of its ability to protect
Operating capital is absolutely essential for your company’s ability to do business on a day-to-day basis. No business can survive without sufficient cash on hand, and a lack of operating capital is one of the most surefire factors likely to contribute to a business’ failure.
Fortunately, there’s a relatively easy way to increase your operating
So you’ve got a great idea for a new product that’s going to change the world.
But as anyone who has ever not gotten credit for a great idea can attest, having your name attached to your innovation is the best way to ensure you reap the benefits of its implementation. Fortunately, for inventors in