Intellectual Property

Small business owners have to take the necessary steps to protect their business. One of the most important ways of doing this is to protect the trademarks of the company. These are the things that allow consumers to recognize the company.  Trademarks include a...

Yes, a noncompete agreement can be used to protect intellectual property. Business owners are sometimes worried about confidential information or trade secrets leaving with an employee who quits their job. They believe that the employee is going to take that...

A company’s logo may have protection through trademark registration. Unique packaging design elements can potentially be eligible for copyright protection as well. Brands rely on consumers identifying their products rapidly in a retail environment where they have many...

When acquiring another business, the goal may be to access new facilities or expand the pool of talent staffing a company. Other times, the goal may be to acquire valuable intellectual property. Patents, copyrighted materials and even trademarks can give a company a...

In business, your reputation is everything. Companies that invest heavily in product quality and brand identity increasingly face the serious threat of online counterfeits. The rise of global e-commerce has made it easier than ever for counterfeiters to imitate luxury...

Copyright protections help to ensure that organizations that purchase the rights to original creative works or have creative professionals on staff retain authority over original works. For as long as copyright protections are in place, the business that holds the...

For companies operating in New York’s competitive commercial environment, intellectual property disputes are both legal challenges and critical events. These challenges can affect brand value, market share and long‑term strategies. Learn more about how to approach...

Some of your most valuable ideas may never appear on paper or in public filings. They might live in a recipe, a workflow, a pricing method or a business plan that helps you stay ahead of competitors. In New York and across the United States, trade secret laws may...

Companies that are doing business only in the United States may eventually decide that it’s time to branch out into the international market. One of the most important things to consider if this is in the plan is how you will protect the company’s trademarks in the...

Contracts guiding intellectual property can be complex, as not every clause is always clear. When terms like derivative works or commercial use are open to interpretation, it can create confusion and potential conflict.  Most of these disputes arise when two parties...