Author: David Ferrance

David Ferrance is an attorney with Law 4 Small Business, P.C. He is licensed to practice law in the State of New Mexico and the US Patent and Trademark Office.

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Copyright Office Announces New DMCA Agent Rules

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA“) protects businesses operating on the Internet (called “Service Providers”) from liability for copyright infringement for the actions of their users under certain conditions.  Whether...

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Be Careful Who You Call

Who can your small business call in the state of New Mexico? Make sure your phone solicitations are not breaking the law. Yes, you can get sued over a call.

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New Mexico Small Claims Court

What are the pros and cons of using New Mexico Small Claims Court? How can your business solve the biggest problem of using New Mexico Small Claims Court?

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Your Business and the CAN-SPAM Act

Does your business send out emails?  If so, you should be familiar with the CAN-SPAM Act.  The Act is a 2003 federal law that creates civil and criminal penalties related...

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Can You Trademark the Word Trademark?

Can you trademark the word trademark? Or would the USPTO deny such an application? Looking to trademark the word trademark is not a simple endeavor...

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Can you be sued for thanking your customers?

Intellectual Property Abuse Here at Law 4 Small Business, we love intellectual property.  We love helping businesses that develop and protect their ideas.  And we think that America’s intellectual property...

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Trademark Intent to Use

Considering filing your trademark? Filing a Trademark Intent to Use could save you big when it comes to your trademark. A Trademark Intent to Use means...