In its simplest form, equity is selling a portion of the ownership of the company to another individual or group for a set sum. This can be in the form of shares of stock, a partnership interest, or membership interest in an LLC context.
Read MoreIn this week’s Conversations with Innovators, we are talking with Regan Kelaher and Shannon Zappala, Co-Founders of Goverre.
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While TikTok has been a focus in the geopolitical front, it is important to understand that most apps store and even mine for personal data, so users should take care to understand how their apps work to protect their personal information.
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Worldwide trademark owners know that a mark in one jurisdiction may not be appropriate in another. However, a global pandemic can make trademark use of a worldwide slogan inappropriate. Learn how KFC is handling the situation.
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A 5-part series, on various aspects of trademark licensing, written by one of our attorneys, Brian Casper.
Read MoreA Terms of Use agreement is important for limiting the potential liability of website owners and operators, protecting intellectual property rights, and establishing other contractual terms or policies relating to the use of the site.
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Buying product on Amazon has become a go-to for many due to ease of finding product and obtaining fast shipment. However, consumers risk purchasing counterfeit, stolen, or even unsafe product from unauthorized sellers that can be hard to identify if you aren’t looking carefully.
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The recreational use of genetic data for personal information has become commonplace, but there are few laws that fully address how the data can be used by third parties. The passing of Florida’s H.R. 1189 marks a new development in privacy regulation.
Read MoreAs companies look to consolidate and take budget saving measures, the use of virtual general counsel can provide much needed legal assistance.
Read MoreLearn more about the different types of patent applications and which one is right for you and your invention.
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The purchase of competitor marks in PPC advertising is common, and to win a case of trademark infringement is often difficult. In the Northern District of Texas, the judge gave guidance on elements to plead to win in such cases.
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Buying product online is only going to grow and consumers risk purchasing counterfeit, stolen, or even unsafe product from shady sellers. With little legal protections for consumers the Buy Safe America Coalition was created to fight retail crime.
Read MoreRead about the benefits of obtaining a patentability opinion before proceeding with a patent application.
Read MoreUnderstand the benefits of obtaining a patent and how they work to protect your invention.
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Discussing the pros and cons of using arbitration agreements in attorney-client relationships to help with potential disputes.
Read MoreA few of the more important clauses involved in almost all commercial leases.
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With changes in public opinion at the core of the decision, the former Washington Redskins football team embarks on a rebrand.
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After a transfer of trademark rights, it is important to officially record the trademark assignment with the USPTO to provide public notice and secure those rights.
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When entering into a trademark license agreement, the parties should consider what will happen with remaining inventory at the end of the agreement term and include exit strategy provisions.
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YouTube copyright bots are used to fight copyright infringement in a quick and systematic approach. However, such technology can be flawed. Copyright bots take down ViacomCBS conference streaming citing copyright infringement of CBS content.
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