Jan 11, 2017
The Art (and Work) of Branding
Back in July 2016, I published an article entitled Clever Business Names, after having a strong reaction to a business named “Curl Up & Dye”. Like that previous article, my...
intellectual property
Jan 10, 2017
What is an Estate Plan?
In my years working as a Trust Officer, my clients would ask how often they needed to review and update their “estate plan”. For the wealthiest of that group, an...
Jul 26, 2016
7 Social Media Legal Tips
Can your small business get sued over social media? Yes it can, so we wrote 7 social media legal tips for your small business.
Jul 14, 2016
Clever Business Names
Are you looking for a business name but not sure where to start? Here are some legal tips on coming up with Clever Business Names.
Apr 19, 2016
Who owns your Software Copyright?
You've paid someone to develop software for your business. But do you own the software copyright? Sadly the answer is not clear
Mar 10, 2016
Trademark Renewal: Don’t Lose Your Registered Mark!
What happens after you register your mark? Trademark renewal can help you avoid losing your mark.
Feb 1, 2016
Intellectual Property Infringement: Avoiding Lawsuits and Liability
A legal perspective on the most common forms of intellectual property infringement and how to avoid them.
Jan 12, 2016
Who Owns your Domain Name?
A domain name can be critical to branding your business. But do you know who owns your businesses domain name?
Apr 30, 2014
What “TM” or “®” Mean on a Trademark or Logo
As any business person should know, ownership and usage of your company’s name and logo is a very valuable asset. Many marketing dollars of businesses of every size are spent...
Oct 25, 2011
Images or photos on your website? Avoid a lawsuit!
Last week, I wrote a blog article entitled Top 10 Goals before the 2012 New Year, where I touched on a number of important concepts for small businesses to accomplish...