What to Do if You Suspect a Breach of Contract
Contracts are legally binding agreements that define specific terms and conditions surrounding various transactions. As the foundation of any successful business relationship, contracts provide a critical framework to ensure both parties meet their obligations. However, there are instances where one party may fail to hold up their end of the agreement....
Trademark Infringement: Why You Can’t Just Name and Claim Another’s Mark as Your Own.
Have you ever noticed the “™” or “®” symbol next to the names of your favorite brands and wondered what those symbols meant? Those symbols indicate an individual’s or entity’s trademark, which is a type of intellectual property that identifies the source of origin...
Explaining Late Fees and Defaults in Commercial Leases
Commercial leases can be quite complex and challenging to understand. Late fees and defaults can sometimes arise around leases. Since these elements directly impact lessees and lessors, the parties need a thorough understanding of the legal framework, best practices, and strategies regarding late fees and defaults, especially when managing and mitigating...
Understanding Copyright Law for Specific Industries
Copyright laws protect creative works and intellectual property produced in such industries as music, film, software, and publishing. Each of these industries has its own unique challenges and considerations regarding copyright protection, enforcement, and compliance.
Copyright Laws for the Music IndustryCopyright law in the...
Reasons For Converting Your Business Type In Texas
Texas has more than 3.2 million small businesses and a significant number of large businesses and corporations driving the economy. As business laws and the industry continue to evolve, business owners must take the necessary steps to continue to succeed. In some cases, this could mean converting...
Patent Litigation: Why It Happens and How to Prevent It
Patents play a crucial role in both protecting intellectual property and fostering innovation. They grant inventors exclusive rights to their creations, allowing them to reap the rewards of their hard work and investment.
However, the complex nature of patents and the competitive nature of business can lead to disputes...
Navigating Copyright in the Digital Age
In the digital era, copyright law faces unprecedented challenges as rapidly evolving technology facilitates the creation, sharing, and consumption of content of all kinds on a massive scale. Copyright protection safeguards original works of authorship, ensuring creators can reap the rewards of their intellectual and artistic efforts. However,...
When Is a Partnership Dispute Grounds for Dissolution?
Partnership disputes can get ugly, especially if they are allowed to grow out of control. With the right help, you may be able to prevent an intense partnership dispute from tearing apart your business. But that isn’t always possible.
The following are signs that a partnership dispute is...
Fair Use vs. Trademark Infringement: What’s the Difference?
Intellectual property laws can be rather complicated at times. As a general rule, trademark law allows only the trademark owner to make money off the use of their trademark.
However, that is too simple an explanation and doesn’t take fair use into account. The following guide provides a basic...
Can’t Compete with the Noncompete Rule: FTC’s New Rule, Banning Noncompete Clauses
If you ever come across an employment contract, you may typically find a provision that limits an employee “from working for a competing employer” or “starting a competing business” and restrains such competing acts within a “geographic area and period of time” following...