6 Steps to Acquiring a Patent
Intellectual property (IP) can be the success of a small business, so you need to protect it. Here are the 6 steps to acquiring and keeping a patent on your IP. See if it qualifies – Not everything can be patented. The same is true with trademarks and copyrights. A perfect example of this is […]
Why You Need to Protect Your Brand’s Intellectual Property Online
The DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) was put in place to protect intellectual property (IP) that is published on the Internet (basically anything that is uploaded from text to pictures to videos). So why do you need to protect your online web content if the DMCA is already in place? Here are a couple of […]
5 Things That Could Get Your Trademark Application Rejected
Trademarks are an important part of a business. You want your company to stand out as unique. That includes not only the name of the business but also your unique logo. As a result, it’s a good idea to trademark some of your branding content. However, this isn’t always as straightforward as it sounds. Just […]
3 Reasons You Need to Consider Trademarking Your Logo and Company Name
Perhaps you are running a small, local business and never intend to turn it into a global corporation. Does that mean you should forget about trademarks? Absolutely not! Trademarks are beneficial for businesses of any size. Here are a few reasons why. #1 Trademarks Constitute a Company Asset If you ever sell your business, your […]
3 Types of Intellectual Property Every Business Owner Should Know
As the owner of a business, you need to protect your intellectual property from competitors as these ideas and trade secrets are your biggest advantage in the marketplace. Here are 3 types of intellectual property you should be concerned about as a small business owner. #1: Copyrighted Content All of the content that your company […]
Small Business Legal Playbook|Play #10: “The Trademark”
Welcome back to another week of the Small Business Legal Playbook! Play 10 is titled “The Trademark.” A lot of great ideas for prospective businesses come through my door, and many of them base their first business plans on a trademark. Securing that trademark is considered one of the first steps to success. Of the […]
