As a New York business owner, you may already have a good idea of the worth of your company — at least as far as its tangible assets are concerned. It is equally important, however, to protect your nontangible assets. Nontangible assets typically include intellectual property, which may have more value than you think.
Common terms associated with intellectual property law include trade dress, copyright, trade secrets, branding, royalties, and more. Within each of these categories, you might hold assets that are critical to the daily function and success of your business. Protecting these assets is an integral part of protecting your company’s overall bottom line.
Creating, buying and selling intellectual property
You may have created a system, a design, a service or a product that you wish to sell or that you wish to hold and use to give your company an edge over your competitors. Now, you must make sure that no one can steal it and use it for their own financial gain. There are various ways to protect intellectual property. It is helpful to seek guidance from an experienced attorney who can make sure you have covered all the bases to protect your assets.
By scheduling a consultation with Cox Padmore Skolnik & Shakarchy LLP, in New York, you can explore all options available to you as a creator, developer, licensor, licensee or owner of valuable intellectual property. Having an experienced legal team on your side also comes in handy when you are reviewing and negotiating a proposed business contract, especially if it includes clauses regarding intellectual property. If someone has infringed your rights or accused you of infringing theirs, Cox Padmore Skolnik & Shakarchy LLP is ready to litigate on your behalf.