Trademark Tips to Help You Expedite Your Application
Trademarks are crucial for small businesses. Your intellectual property helps to set your company apart and can allow you to gain and maintain a competitive advantage. Here are a few tips to help you expedite your application. Make sure your trademark is completely unique, at least in your industry. You may be able to get […]
How to Acquire a Patent for Your Business Process or Invention
Everything from your business practices to proprietary software can be patented to give your company a competitive advantage. This is particularly important if you are running a small business that has to compete with global corporations. Here are a few tips to help you acquire the patent you need. Check the requirements – Not everything […]
Why Protecting Your Digital Intellectual Property Is Critical
Intellectual property includes more than just printed materials. According to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), content that is posted online is also considered published and protected. So why is your company’s digital intellectual property at risk, and what can you do to add another layer of protection for your business? Why Digital Intellectual Property […]
How to Keep an Employee from Taking Trade Secrets When They Move On
Whether you had to fire an unruly employee or they left for a more prestigious position in a major corporation, you need to protect your small business. Your Intellectual Property represents your competitive edge. That means you have to think about protecting your business before you even hire your first employee. Here are two ways […]
Don’t Fall for These Myths About Intellectual Property (IP)
For a small business owner, intellectual property can be very important to maintaining a competitive edge. However, it can be difficult to control your IP if you are unsure about how it works. Here are a few misconceptions that people have about intellectual property so that you are not fooled. Misconception 1: Patents Are Valid […]
How to Hire the Right Business Attorney
When you run your own small business, one of the people you have to rely on is a small business attorney to help you navigate confusing business laws, business formations, intellectual property protection, contracts and agreements, and the like. Here are a few tips to help you hire the right small business attorney the first […]
