Intellectual Property

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...

Trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, branding materials and other types of intellectual property (IP) are all valuable business assets. IP infringement is a serious issue, which can lead to financial harm, branding issues and reputational damage. Businesses...

It is important for business executives and corporate entities to understand trademark infringement. If they hold a trademark over a certain product design, for example, it is illegal for another company to use that design without permission. The design itself is a...

When a business in New York picks a name, logo or brand, many believe they must wait for the trademark registration to finish before they take action. In reality, you can act sooner. You still hold rights you can enforce while your application is pending. Why early...

Many assets that a business owns are tangible goods. This could include inventory, financial assets, real estate, machinery, equipment and more. One step when doing a business evaluation is to look at the value held in these assets that the business owns. Intellectual...

Noncompete agreements were used for many different reasons. They helped employers retain workers by limiting their options to switch jobs. They also helped employers protect intellectual property. If workers had to learn about certain recipes, designs or other key...

Your company’s brand is its heart and something that it’s known for. The trademark is the center of the company’s brand. It allows you to distinguish your company from the competitors, so it’s crucial to ensure that you keep it protected.  Understanding what...

Different forms of intellectual property can provide competitive advantages for organizations. Trademarks can help create a strong brand that attracts consumers and help a company stand out from the competition. Copyrighted materials can play an important role in...