For years, copyright laws in the United States have allowed residents of New York and beyond who have created things, to protect and be compensated for their creative works. As technologies change and the way creative works are shared has simplified, most would agree...
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Shutterfly alleges Kodak violated non-compete agreement
Contractual agreements are essential to the running of most businesses. They can be used to achieve a variety of goals for businesses in New York and beyond, including the restriction of certain behaviors. While most commonly heard in connection with employees not...
Court’s copyright decision against chocolate maker Lindt
Businesses throughout the world, including New York, take a multitude of steps to help their products sell better than others on the market. One of those steps is to protect the appearance of its product and prevent other businesses from duplicating it. This may be...
Macy’s sues Martha Stewart for breach of contract
As anyone who engaged in a business is aware, there are many moving pieces that all work together to make it successful. This does not change once a business has been in existence for a while. Necessary pieces to virtually every company, regardless of its size or...
Case dismissed against executive facing SEC lawsuit
Those who work in financial institutions are likely aware of the seriousness of consequences related to convictions tied to violations of securities laws. When violations of such laws are alleged, they may be leveled against a variety of individuals tied to a business...
Apple must address issues with iPhone trademark in Brazil
There are many things that go into making a business successful. One of those things is consumers' recognition of products in the marketplace. Proper branding, accompanied by copyright and trademark registrations, can make a product more marketable and protect the...
New York man arrested for securities fraud
The area of securities regulation is complex. Accordingly, it makes sense that defending oneself against the criminal allegations of securities fraud would also be a complex endeavor. A New York man who formerly worked as a managing director at an investment banking...
Small businesses are often harmed by intellectual property theft
Most business owners understand that they must patent, copyright and/or trademark important intellectual property related to the functioning of their businesses. However, the interest of intellectual property holders is not always protected simply by the act of...