Our co-founder, Ginny Bonifacino, had the pleasure of speaking to two different groups of new business owners this fall. For the Independent Museum Professionals network, she co-presented with her law school friend and fellow museum-lover, Heather Hope Kuruvilla, on The Business of Being an Independent Museum Professional. They covered common issues and tips for structuring…
Registering a trademark with a the federal U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is often one of those steps that entrepreneurs and business owners will put as a low priority. However, it can be a simple way to increase the value of your business. Don’t take my word for it. A recent article on IPWatchDog discussed…
By registering a trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the owner is making an investment in its future growth and success. It owns the monopoly on using that mark in the United States to sell its good or services. But the registration is not the end. It is essential that trademark owners…
Think you don’t have intangible assets? Think again. In today’s world, virtually every business has intellectual property and other intangible assets which add value to the business. In our practice, we see that almost all business relationships—B2B, B2C, employment, and vendor—present opportunities to protect, grow, and possibly monetize a company’s intellectual property and other intangible…
Every business has some sort of intellectual property – whether it is your logo, marketing materials, software, or recipes. This all is intellectual property. Learning to identify your business’s intellectual property and ensuring it is properly protected can add value to your business. The four types of intellectual property are: Copyright A copyright protects someone…