So Much Beer! So Few Names. | New York and Charleston Trademark Lawyer
The craft beer industry is booming! It seems as though new microbreweries are popping up every day. Going into a store for beer requires its own definition of terms and an hour or more of contemplation and browsing time. With this growth comes a high demand for unique brewery and beer names – and an […]
Intellectual Property Lawyer Warns, “You May Not Own the Rights to Work Created by an Independent Contractor”
As a small business owner, you may have utilized the services of an independent contractor to handle creative tasks such as writing, graphic design, and website design. Since you paid for the final product, you may have also assumed that you own the work they produced and that you could do with it whatever you […]
The Infringement I Caught On Camera in Mexico
I’m back from a trip to Mexico, and I snapped this shot to share with you. This shoe brand logo looks strikingly similar to Nike’s, doesn’t it? Every time I travel to another country, I’m shocked by the infringements and counterfeits I see of US brands. So many of us business owners are focused on […]
The Entrepreneur’s Litmus Test for Intellectual Property | Brooklyn and Charleston Trademark Attorney
Entrepreneurs have a keen understanding that time and money are important assets for their company. However, a lot of entrepreneurs don’t include their intellectual property in that list. In fact, many small business owners don’t even consider whether or not they have intellectual property. This leaves a lot of valuable creative work at risk. Intellectual […]
IP Lawyer Answers, “Should I Register My Trademark?” – Attorney Advertising
If you’ve recently started a business, you may be wondering what steps you should take to protect your new venture. This may include registering a trademark that you create to distinguish your business from others. Depending on the stage your business is in, you may already have a trademark. If your business is already selling […]
The Trump Brand: The President Knows Something About Building Walls Around His Intellectual Property
Love him or hate him, President Donald Trump is a gifted master of protecting his TRUMP brand. Whether it’s regarding the branding of his real estate holdings, ancillary business ventures (TRUMP steaks, anyone?), or even campaign slogans, President Trump knows the value of protecting his Intellectual Property so that others can not profit from his […]
How Photographers In Should Protect Their Intellectual Property and Creative Work – Attorney Advertising
For professional photographers, social media can be both a blessing and a curse. Social media and other online channels provide a great way to increase exposure and get new clients. However, due to the wide open nature of the internet, those channels often allow people to use your photos without permission. If you make your […]
Golden Knights are not so Golden.
Lots to talk about with this one, so please excuse me if I preach or ramble. Both main topics in this article are passions of mine. Hockey is my sport and clearly the Intellectual Property aspect is relevant to our clients, potential clients, and anyone building a brand. So, sports fans, enjoy the hockey-talk; All […]
StartUp Grind Intellectual Property Workshop Key Takeways
In a previous post I mentioned that I was conducting a workshop for Startup Grind. Due to Hurricane Matthew and the resulting evacuation the event was postponed. Last week (December 8) the Intellectual Property Workshop for the Startup Grind community finally took place. Here are some key takeaways I shared, that I believe any business […]
The Importance of Picking a Niche in Your Business
A few months ago my very knowledgable and responsive insurance broker, Michael Carroll, owner of The Carroll Insurance Group, LLC interviewed me. As my insurance broker Michael knows the details of my practice area since it is relevant to which insurance we choose to best protect ourselves. In consideration of my practice being quite specific, […]
