Protect Your Photographs! – Copyright Law for California Photographers

Protect Your Photographs! – Copyright Law for California Photographers

Protecting your intellectual property plays a key role in whether you can make money as a photographer. But why are contracts so important? If you’re the one clicking the shutter, you have the copyright automatically, right? Be that as it may, most people don’t understand copyright law regarding photography, and that can lead to misuse […]

Understanding the 3 Different Patent Types (And When You Need Them)

Understanding the 3 Different Patent Types (And When You Need Them)

When it comes to protecting your intellectual property (IP), understanding the options that are available to you is a key element to success. Let’s take a closer look at the 3 different types of patents and when it makes sense to apply for each of them. Design Patents – Design patents are useful when you […]

Why You Need to Protect Your Intellectual Property Early On

Why You Need to Protect Your Intellectual Property Early On

When starting a new business, there are a lot of considerations. You may be thinking about the way you want to organize your company. There are probably numerous business contracts and agreements to be drafted and signed. Plus, you have to develop a business plan to ensure your company can make money in the modern […]

Intellectual Property – It’s Still Theft If It’s Digital Content

Intellectual Property – It’s Still Theft If It’s Digital Content

There’s an interesting trend in the business world dealing with intellectual property. It seems like a lot of people don’t consider it theft to steal intellectual property off of a website, blog, or social media site. Let’s consider a few examples of things that can’t be done with digital intellectual property. “Borrowing” Images – A […]

3 Things You Need to Know If Your Brand’s Trade Secrets Get Leaked

3 Things You Need to Know If Your Brand’s Trade Secrets Get Leaked

Intellectual property is the lifeblood of a small business. Having other companies learn about your way of doing things may completely eliminate the competitive advantage you need to succeed in the modern business world. So what recourse do you have if your trade secrets get leaked? Here are three things you should know. Breach of […]

3 Things You Need to Decide When Forming a New Business in California

3 Things You Need to Decide When Forming a New Business in California

Starting a new business venture can be an exciting prospect. However, to help make your new business a success, you need to do the proper planning. Here are three questions to ask yourself so that you can make some vital decisions while forming your new business. #1 What Type of Business Entity Should My Company […]