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Businesspersons understand the importance of holding onto their owned intellectual property. Someone may begin using a similar name or selling an indistinguishable product. Such actions create havoc in the marketplace. As the information economy overtakes the...
The flow of communication across business relations plays an integral role in preventing disputes. Misunderstandings, disagreements and ignorance of contractual agreements can undermine your company's success. When you strategize ways to improve business relations,...
The ownership of intangible ideas and creations is often difficult to protect, especially in an age where almost anyone can download and redistribute them with little fear of reprisal. However, individuals and businesses that own such properties can do much more than...
The Nike Swoosh. The Adidas three stripes. The blue Ford oval. Companies often use logos as identifiers. Seeing these markings, customers can hardly help but to think of their associated brands. As a business owner, you likely also identify your products with a logo...
As the owner of a profitable business, you use trademarks to promote the identity and the quality of your company. In the event another business or individual takes your trademark and uses it to sell inferior goods, your business will likely suffer. If this happens to...
Like most small business owners, you rely on contractors to provide supplies, complete projects or perform other tasks. While many contractors are responsible, others can leave you scrambling. If you have to take legal action for a breach of contract, you likely need...
When you run a California business, your chances of finding it embroiled in a business dispute at some point are high. However, not every business dispute has to lead to a lengthy, expensive courtroom showdown. Per Harvard University, you may be able to use a number...
Business owners like you want to do all you can to protect your assets, business ties, and the relationship you build with your customers. Avoiding disputes between business partners is a great way to do this, but sometimes, disputes end up unavoidable. In these...
Trademarks serve an invaluable purpose for content creators, business owners and anyone with an original product to protect from would-be thieves. However, it is important to understand trademark litigation before attempting to take any disputes to court. One recent...
Whether you run a business or you are thinking about starting your own firm, it is important to understand various legal matters related to intellectual property. For example, you have to ensure that you protect your brand and address trademark infringement or other...
