Are Templates and Forms Protected Under Copyright Law?
Let’s say I was the first to invent the Venn diagram. Can I obtain a copyright or a patent to prevent anyone from using or displaying it?
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LLC or Corporation: What Is Best for Your Startup?
As a business or startup, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing the right legal entity for your business. Two popular choices are Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) and Corporations. In this article, we’ll explore the key differences between these entities to help you make an informed decision.
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Protecting Your Brand: Don’t Trust Your Trademark To Just Anyone
Safeguard Your Brand: How Choosing the Wrong Trademark Lawyer Can Kill Your Brand.
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Patent Rights: Assignors Transferring Rights and Infringing on Assigned Patents
Patent Rights: Assignors Transferring Rights and Infringing on Assigned Patents In June 2021’s Minerva Surgical Inc. v Hologic case, the US Supreme Court (“SCOTUS”) ruled that assignor estoppel is limited and may allow a previous assignor, under specific circumstances, to challenge the validity of patents they have subsequently reassigned. This article will explore the SCOTUS…
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China Embraces Two WIPO Treaties, Expanding its Presence in the Global IP Ecosystem
China Embraces Two WIPO Treaties, Expanding its Presence in the Global IP Ecosystem China has joined two treaties recently: the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (“WIPO”) Hague System and Marrakesh Treaty, which is a significant step forward for the worldwide intellectual property ecosystem. The Hague System WIPO’s Hague System is an international treaty that allows for…
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Yuri Eliezer: Leading by Seeing the Big Picture on the Lawyers Who Lead Podcast
Yuri shares his journey to becoming a patent lawyer, his passion for helping IP clients of all sizes and stages of development, and why seeing the big picture drives his representation and leadership.
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How Does a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) Work?
Fundraising with SAFEs can be a great alternative to conventional debt financing or the uncertainty of an early equity round that is improperly priced, and should be considered by any early stage company who is trying to raise money in a fast, flexible, and appealing way to investors without having to complete a formal company valuation.
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Electronic Signatures: Key Aspects for E-Signature Enforceability
With the growing adoption of e-signatures, questions and concerns have arisen regarding their legality, admissibility, and security
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Your Intellectual Property Attorney Can be Located in a Different State
Did you know that your intellectual property attorney can be located anywhere in the United States? This is because most relevant intellectual property laws, such as patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets, are federal laws, which are the same throughout the country.
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Leveraging Intellectual Property Holding Companies to Protect and Exploit your IP Assets
Many software and product companies, whether through licensing or commercialization of intellectual property products and services, are being built predominantly upon their intellectual property. Moreover, intellectual property plays a fundamental role in companies’ investment decisions. Intellectual property can be used as collateral to obtain financing, for valuation purposes in an equity offering, and can be the impetus for a merger or acquisition.
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