Give Your Business an “IP Checkup” Heading into The New Year **Attorney Advertising**
As 2019 draws to a close, it’s a great time to review any successes and failures from the year past and take an honest look at any “cracks” in your business foundation that could potentially hold you back in 2020. One area that’s not to be overlooked is your intellectual property. Failing to protect your […]
What is Digital Piracy and How Do I Protect Myself? **Attorney Advertising**
The act of piracy no doubt sounds like an offense committed on the high seas by pirates in search of gold and treasures. Actual piracy, however, does involve a crime, but there are no pirates or swashbucklers involved. It’s simply the act of illegally downloading and or distributing copyrighted works. That means anyone who creates […]
Has Someone Stolen Your Content? Here’s How to Find and Notify the Web Host **Attorney Advertising **
Digital content theft is an unfortunate reality that business owners, brands, and content creators must be prepared to deal with. Whether someone steals a blog post you created, republishes one of your digital downloads or offers a counterfeit product of yours for sale on the web, you need to know your options for getting the […]
Buyer Beware: Read This Before You Hire a Low-Cost Law Firm or DIY Company to Handle Your Intellectual Property or Other Legal Needs! **Attorney Advertising **
I was recently approached by two separate potential clients that previously worked with the same law firm. This law firm has a website with easy client sign-up for engaging the firm’s services and filing trademark applications with fees comparable to those charged by LegalZoom, but with an actual law firm. I have seen these low-priced […]
How to Stop Others from Stealing Your Blog Content **Attorney Advertising**
Are you worried about others stealing your blog content and passing it off as their own? There are a number of steps you can take to not only deter unauthorized use of your online content, but to quickly catch acts of theft and hold the offenders accountable if it’s discovered. Step 1: Get in The […]
Trademark, Copyright, or Patent: Which Do I Need? **Attorney Advertising **
When it comes to protecting one’s intellectual property, there are a number of legal tools that a business owner or entrepreneur can use to safeguard their assets and prevent others from stealing their work. The terms trademark, copyright, and patent are often mistakenly used interchangeably, but it’s important to note that these are all very […]
Need to Locate the Source of an Image? Try Conducting a Google Reverse Image Search **Attorney Advertising **
If you discover an image that you want to use but you’re not sure of its origin or how to obtain a license from the owner, you can perform a Reverse Image Search using Google Images to locate the copyright holder. Remember, never use an image without first obtaining the proper license to use it. […]
Get Your Intellectual Property in Order For 2019 **Attorney Advertising**
The start of a New Year is an excellent time to organize and audit your business affairs, while taking steps to ensure that you have a proper legal foundation in place to support new levels of ROI and growth. One key area to focus on heading into 2019 should be your intellectual property. If it’s been a while […]
Work for Hire Agreements Can Help You Retain Ownership and Copyright Protection Over Work Created for Your Business **Attorney Advertising**
Many business owners utilize the services of independent contractors or virtual workers to create content for their business. Services that are generally outsourced to such workers may include email marketing, blogging, website content creation, the creation of print materials, white papers, formal reports, and more. But, when it comes to the ownership of the materials […]
The Marijuana Industry Is Booming, But Cannabis Businesses and Growers are Still Facing Hurdles to Protect Their Intellectual Property Rights. **Attorney Advertising **
As more states move to legalize marijuana for medical and even recreational use, new businesses and industries are popping up to meet the growing demand for cannabis in the United States. Yet, one door that continues to remain closed for entrepreneurs and businesses in the marijuana industry is that of intellectual property rights, specifically the […]
