Default UCC protections often fall short in modern supply relationships, making tailored contractual intellectual property indemnities essential for purchasers who rely on integrated products or software systems and seek meaningful protection against infringement risk.
Read MoreService contracts that address essential clauses upfront, ranging from payment and intellectual property to termination and venue, are more likely to prevent disputes, protect business interests, and support longer, more productive relationships between the parties.
Read MoreUnder Texas law, minor missteps in complying with notice provisions may be forgiven, but parties who ignore written notice requirements or fail to respect the purpose of a notice clause risk losing the benefit of their bargain.
Read MoreA carefully drafted MSA clarifies expectations, protects confidential information and intellectual property, and provides a roadmap for resolving disputes before they arise.
Read MoreBecause U.S. intellectual property rights do not automatically extend overseas, companies expanding globally must implement a proactive, multi-layered IP strategy to protect their assets, enforce rights, and prevent infringement across borders.
Read MoreNDAs are effective tools for protecting confidential business information during early-stage discussions, but their value depends on careful drafting, proper use, and an understanding of their legal limits.
Read MoreFounder disputes rarely fail because of bad intentions. Rather, they fail because tough questions were never asked at the beginning. Careful planning and well-drafted agreements addressing decision-making authority, management structure, equity ownership, tax treatment, and more can make all the difference.
Read MoreIntellectual property due diligence is essential in M&A transactions to confirm ownership, assess value, and uncover risks tied to key IP assets. Conducting this analysis early helps prevent costly surprises and ensures informed deal-making.
Read MoreSuccessful international business contracts anticipate legal, logistical, and regulatory differences across borders and address them directly in the agreement. Clear provisions on governing law, risk allocation, payment, and compliance are essential to reducing uncertainty and protecting both parties.
Read MoreAn IP audit is a systematic analysis of what intellectual property assets your business owns, uses, or has an interest in, in order to maximize benefits, minimize risk, and eliminate inefficiencies.
Read MoreAn NDA, or Non-Disclosure Agreement (also known as a Confidentiality Agreement) is a written, legally binding agreement that governs the disclosure and protection of proprietary information shared by and between the parties to the agreement.
Read MoreU.S. patents and trademarks do not generally provide protection in other countries. Some U.S companies have found that foreign manufacturers copy their products, packaging, brochures, and logos. For this reason, those U.S. companies seek patent, copyright, and trademark protection in potential foreign markets in advance of exporting their products to those markets or launching a branding program.
Read MoreInternational lawyers help with identifying potential issues in international transactions, and with preparing proper agreements and safeguards for such transactions.
Read MoreInternational laws apply according to the specific situation and circumstance. Moreover, international laws and the proper application of a given law can be confusing and complicated.
Read MoreInternational law refers to the various rules, agreements, and treaties that govern the relations between nations. Different countries are parties to different international agreements between countries, and so the operative law varies.
Read MoreTransactional lawyers assist business owners with all aspects from formation of a business, to legal services related to the running and operation of the business, as well as preventing and negotiating business-related disputes. Different industries, business types, and ways of doing business, all involve separate and distinct requirements for legal compliance specific to the particular business.
Read MoreOperating a successful business is best achieved with some reinforcing and basic agreements to help protect the business against common legal issues. The basic things all businesses have in some form are employees, vendors, contractors, and consumers. So, having agreements in place to address the most common issues encountered with these four factors will help to provide the basics for protection of a business. For more information, see our blog post about basic agreements for businesses.
Read MoreNon-compete agreements protect employers from losing valuable trade secrets, customer contacts, and other forms of intellectual property.
Read MoreOne of the most efficient ways we can help you curb costs is by providing virtual or fractional general counsel legal services. Our virtual legal counselors address and assist with legal tasks businesses commonly face. This helps your company obtain legal assistance without the budgetary burden of overhead and other full-time resources. We get to know your business as an in-house legal team, but only work according to your needs. Whether it be on an as-needed or less-than-full-time basis.
Read MoreA master service agreement is essentially an independent contractor agreement relating to services. A Master Service Agreement Template can be a useful tool for helping service companies create a master service agreement that will clarify their responsibilities to a client while protecting their interests.
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