California is the state for innovation and creativity. This makes the protection of intellectual property a priority here. Intellectual property is the term for inventions, artistic works, brand identifiers and other intangible ideas. According to the U.S. Patent...
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Understanding California’s anti-SLAPP law
In the world of legal cases, SLAPP stands for "Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation." Typically, these are lawsuits that individuals or companies file with the intent of silencing or intimidating critics, rather than addressing legitimate legal grievances....
Some reasons to apply for brand name and trademark protection
Companies introducing brands with unique names, logos or slogans may apply for trademark protection. Registering a trademark could help prevent infringement and copycatting. Forbes notes that by registering their trademarks, the owners have the “exclusive” right to...
Your options when a partner accuses you of a breach of contract
As an entrepreneur, contracts likely form the basis of all your most important business relationships. If you choose to go into business with a trusted partner, then the contract you share with that partner might just be the most crucial yet sensitive of them all. A...
When may California’s anti-SLAPP law dismiss defamation lawsuits?
SLAPP civil suits typically concern reputational injuries associated with public petitioning or exercising the freedom of speech. As reported by California’s Coast News Group, the Golden State’s 1992 anti-SLAPP law protects against meritless lawsuits and costly...
What constitutes a material breach of contract?
Contracts are the basis of many professional relationships, including those between employees and employers as well as between dedicated business partners. Contracts can represent business opportunities, but they can also represent the potential fallout that may occur...
Can mediation save your business?
Business disputes can happen to anyone at any time, whether it is between contractors and employers, employers and employees, co-owners or more. Everyone wants to avoid the worst-case outcomes in the event of a business dispute. Can mediation help you do that? What is...
Why you might need to file an anti-SLAPP motion in California
California safeguards the right to freedom of speech and petitioning for the public interest through a legal provision known as the anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) law. This statute protects individuals from lawsuits that aim to suppress...
How do you file an anti-SLAPP motion?
The legal system exists to offer justice to litigants. However, influential entities can sometimes manipulate the bureaucracy to intimidate others or infringe on their rights. For example, a person or organization might file a strategic lawsuit against public...
What is contributory trademark infringement?
A trademark is a key component of a business. Your trademark symbolizes your company's reputation and values and the brand that you have worked hard to build. Therefore, it is important to protect it from infringement. Direct trademark infringement can do serious...