For many entrepreneurs starting out with their first enterprise, the notion of filing a trademark for their business is not among their priority list of things to do for the success of their business. However, filing a trademark is incredibly crucial step towards...
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Intellectual Property Law
What is an IP infringement?
An intellectual property (IP) is anything that is created with human intellect. In other words, a painting, song, book, logo or design are all forms of intellectual property. All of what you read online, watch on TV or purchase at a store is considered a form of IP....
Do employees have IP on their personal computers?
Things can get very complicated for your business if your employees use their personal computers at work. In fact, some companies prohibit this and maintain that all work has to be done on company machines. There are a few reasons for this, and it’s important to...
REJECTED: How can California employers protect their intellectual property?
California employment laws put a lot of emphasis on protecting the rights of individual employees. There are more laws that restrict employers and protect employees in California than at the federal level. Some of these unique rules will put employers at risk. For...
2 things businesses can learn from the Washington Football Team’s trademark woes
There are few things more important to the success of a business than intellectual property. A business needs to do everything possible to obtain and protect its trademarks and copyrights. For many businesses, trademarks are among the most important types of...
Why do new businesses need a trademark?
When you decide to launch your own business, you know you need to come up with a great business name, logo and even a marketing slogan customers will remember. You may not realize how valuable those items are as you seek to build your brand. As a result, you may not...