You have been planning your website for weeks. And then you type in your name only to discover it’s already taken. Someone else owns the domain. Your name, your brand, and your online identity have been claimed before you even had a chance to stake your claim. What to do if someone registered your name…
When you license your intellectual property, that can be a great way to grow your business. This will expand your reach and generate revenue. However, once your IP is in someone else’s hands, you need to set boundaries. A strong licensing agreement is needed in these situations. With the right clauses, you can protect your…
When most people think of lawyers, they picture courtrooms, lawsuits, and arguments before a judge. But most of the legal world happens quietly behind the scenes, especially in business. Many companies rely on attorneys not to fight legal battles, but to prevent them in the first place. A licensing and commercial contracts lawyer plays a…
As an author, artist, musician, or content creator, you know that you need to protect your work. Once you have poured time, creativity, and effort into your ideas, you want to make sure no one else can take them without your permission. This is when you need to think about copyright and the protections that…
If you have licensed your intellectual property, royalties are at the heart of the deal. This is how you get paid and how licensees gain access without owning the IP outright. But how do royalty payments work in IP licensing deals? Here is a look at what you need to know about these agreements. With…
Registering a trademark is important for protecting your brand. Whether you’re launching a new business or protecting a product or service name, a federal trademark can help prevent others from using similar marks. What are the steps to register a trademark with the USPTO? The process may seem intimidating, but there is a clear path…
When launching a new business, product, or brand, you may want to quickly move from idea to execution. In the middle of your momentum, the trademark search step could be seen as optional or unnecessary. So, what happens if I skip the trademark search step? You might think that this is a way to save…
Choosing the right name for your business, product, or brand is an exciting step. But before you fall in love with it, you need to make sure it is not already trademarked. If you use a name that is protected, that can lead to expensive legal disputes and forced rebranding. Plus, it can affect your…
Whether developing original content or protecting a brand, you need legal help. Your intellectual property is one of your most valuable assets. And with something that important, you do not want just any lawyer handling it. You need to find the right one. But how to choose the best intellectual property attorney? You need someone…
Cybersquatting might sound like a tech buzzword. However, for businesses and individuals, this is a real legal issue with tangible consequences. Cybersquatting happens when someone registers, uses, or sells a domain name that’s identical or confusingly similar to a trademark or personal name. Many times, this is done to profit from someone else’s established reputation. …
