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Why Cybersecurity & Data Privacy is a Critical Part of M&A Due Diligence
Today’s companies store all kinds of data in the cloud and on various computers and devices. This includes intellectual property, personnel information, credit card and bank account details. In many cases that data includes sensitive information that could fall prey...
Why Cybersecurity & Data Privacy is a Critical Part of M&A Due Diligence
Cybersecurity audits must be done annually by all businesses and provides an outline of the company’s cybersecurity programs and reveal any vulnerable areas.
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How to Get Funding for Your Start-up
According to Forbes, 8 out of every 10 businesses fail within the first 18 months. The main reasons start-ups don't succeed are: 1) Simply not having enough cash, and 2) Not having a profitable business model with proven revenue streams Whether you’re a first time...
Avoid Getting in Hot Water with the TM, SM and (R) Symbols
There are a few different trademark symbols out there, and using them properly can be pretty crucial for your business. For example, if the owner of a federally registered trademark uses the ® symbol, then anyone who infringes on the mark will be considered to have...
Essential Steps for Incorporating Your Business
You have a new business, amazing! Now you want to cover your assets with a business structure that keeps you and what you own separate from your business. That’s the kind of peace of mind business owners need to succeed, which is why incorporating is a critical step...
7 Steps to Properly Name Your Business or New Brand
If you’ve started a business, developed a new brand, or thought about re-branding, you know finding the perfect name takes time and energy. As entrepreneurs we obsess over this because it really does set the foundation for the brand. Without a solid foundation things...
What’s the Minimum Royalty Payment for Copyright Owners of a Joint Work?
Before I dig into this issue, let me start by saying that you should always have your attorney draft a split fee agreement for joint works, and a licensing agreement when you’re allowing others to use your copyrighted works. But let’s review what you can do in case...
Fashion Designer Roberto Cavalli Sued for Copyright Infringement by Street Artists
In his Spring/Summer 2014 line of Just Cavalli clothing, accessories, and shoes, Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli used direct designs of murals drawn in 2012 by street artists in the San Francisco Mission District, without the artist’s permission.The artists,...
Trademark Applications Hit an All-Time High.. but Fewer Get Registered!
The recent release of the Intellectual Property Owners’ Association (IPO) 2014 IP Record shows interesting results: Trademark applications hit an all-time high in 2013! In the National Law Review article by Monica Riva Talley, Ms. Talley explains some of the...
How to Not Get Sued for Someone’s Comment on Your Blog or Website
You’re creating a gorgeous website for your business, spending hours and hours polishing the messaging, landing pages, your bio.. but what about that fine print you see at the bottom of websites? Focusing on marketing and building your brand so you can get more...
Keys to a Well-Written Confidentiality Agreement
You’re running a business, and that means you probably have information that you don’t want ending up into the wrong person’s hands. This info doesn’t have to be high-tech stuff like the design for the next Snapchat. It can be things like your customer list, prospect...