The Legal Blog

The software patents debate has been ongoing for many many years. On the one hand, many believe that software is an impediment to technology growth. This side of the fence points to patent trolls and how software patents provide a virtual arsenal for Patent Assertion Entities.  These non-practicing entities procure large portfolios of patents and […]

The Clock Is Ticking on Protecting Your Inventions… You’re running out of time to protect your inventions and we both know it. You’ve developed a unique, amazing product or process. Uniquely, no-one else does it better. Everyone tells you how phenomenal it is; however, in spite of this, it’s not protected. In the long run, […]

The right of publicity is your right to control the commercial use of your name, image, voice, likeness and other distinctive personal attributes. Yes, your personality, including your gestures and phrases are protected.

Thought for Today: Intellectual property protection is much like protecting yourself from catching COVID-19. [Statistic]  About 10% of the world’s population has been infected with COVID-19. As I sit here in my bed feeling quite sick,  my mind turns to statistics.   I may now be part of that statistic. But wait a minute:  my COVID-19 […]

THE CORONAVIRUS AND SMALL BUSINESS LAW SERIES This blog post series provides key legal practices to help secure your business success during the Coronavirus pandemic. As a result of this knowledge, then you can return to what you do best which is providing your service or product. Today’s topic:  Protecting Children’s Privacy in Online Learning […]

Introducing The Coronavirus and Small Business Law Series. This first blog post discusses Intellectual Property Law You are confident and committed and destined to “Wow the World” with your business! You are working day and night to create something amazing. That something amazing includes Intellectual Property. Then the Coronavirus comes to town. Suddenly the unknown vulnerability […]

Trademark Alert A newly enacted USPTO rule in effect February 15, 2020 makes electronic communication mandatory in all trademark matters.   The Trademark Communication Rule at a Glance 🔷 All communication with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in Trademark matters must be electronic. 🔷 All trademark applications and documents must be filed using […]

When you launched your business, did you spend hours brainstorming and getting opinions from others; changing your mind multiple times along the way, and finally selecting your perfect name?  Did you find a name that reflects the personality, objectives, and mission of your business? Afterwards, did you protect that perfect name? Claim the URL, social […]

“I’m so excited! I’m open for business! It was as simple as launching my website!” Is that you? As a service-based business, it’s likely that your website is one of your primary connections to potential clients, partners, and advocates. With so many user-friendly, cost-effective website tools available, opening a business online can be a snap. […]

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