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Top 5 Trademark Mistakes Creatives Make (and How to Avoid Them)
Here are five common trademark mistakes creatives make and how you can avoid them.
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Job Displacement in the Age of AI
New technologies lead to job displacement. And AI is the mother of all new technologies.
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AI for Better or Worse: The Next 10 Years
The evolution of AI over the next 10 years will with have both positive and negative impacts on human life.
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The Essential Steps to Incorporating Your Startup Business
Startup businesses are crucial drivers of innovation, economic growth, and human progress. Here are 5 key decisions for incorporation.
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Managing Risk: Doing Business During Political Upheaval
How to manage business risk during times of political change.
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Parody as a Defense to Trademark Infringement Claims
Parody may be a defense to Trademark Infringement claims in certain instances.
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The Art of Mergers and Acquisitions: A Layman's Guide
An Analysis of the Typical Steps Involved in a Business Merger and Acquisition.
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Avoiding Funding Pitfalls: Common Mistakes Startups Make When Funding Their Companies
How to avoid pitfalls funding your startup business.
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Unlocking the Power of International Trademarks: Your Guide to Filing and Protecting Your Brand
A guide to filing international trademarks.
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Navigating the New Corporate Transparency Act: A Comprehensive Guide to Compliance
The new Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) will require companies to disclose details about their beneficial owners or face penalties.
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Protecting Your Privacy: How to Keep Your Name Hidden from LLC Ownership
In today's business world, privacy and asset protection have become increasingly important considerations for entrepreneurs and...
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Raising Capital Legally: Navigating the Minefield of Securities Law for Startups
What startup businesses need to be aware of to stay compliant with securities laws when raising money.
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When Netflix's DVD Giveaway Became a Legal Cliffhanger: An Entertainment Lawyer Weighs In
Netflix's DVD Giveaway almost led to a PR nightmare due to confusion over intellectual property rights.
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How Music Licensing Works: A Comprehensive Guide for Startups
Music licensing is a mystery to most startups Starting a business in the music industry or as an independent artist requires passion,...
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A Guide to Navigating Rule 144 and Section 83(b) for Startup Companies
A Startup Company's Guide to Rule 144 and Section 83(b)
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Protecting Intellectual Property Rights for Entertainment Startups: A Simple Guide
In an era where creativity fuels the engine of the global economy, the importance of intellectual property (IP) for entertainment...
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A Guided Tour Through the Process of Dissolving Your LLC in California
How to dissolve your California LLC
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Top 10 Key Elements Business Owners Must Include In Their Buy-Sell Agreements
Top 10 Key Elements every business owner and startup founder must include in their Buy-Sell Agreement
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The Legal Edge: How a Business Lawyer Can Help Build Your Brand
How a business lawyer can help you build your company's brand
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How to Respond to a Trademark Office Action Letter and Other Correspondence
A blog post explaining how to respond to a letter from the United States Trademark Office (USPTO)
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