Why Protecting Your Digital Intellectual Property Is Critical

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

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)

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

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 […]

Three Ways to Protect Your Images as a Photographer

Three Ways to Protect Your Images as a Photographer

When it comes to the protection of intellectual property, there is no career where this is more important than being a professional photographer. You don’t want people to be able to use your photos without your permission. So how can you make sure that you get paid, especially when you often have to post images […]

Three Types of Patents for Small Business Owners

Three Types of Patents for Small Business Owners

Intellectual property (IP) is one of the most important things that a small business owner needs to protect in order to stay competitive in the modern business world. How can patents help you? We’re going to look at three types of patents that can keep your competition from offering the same product or service as […]