Copyright laws may seem straightforward on the surface, but they are quite complex the more you dig into them. This often poses some issues for people who want to use copyright protection and for those who want to use copyrighted material. One area where there is...
Month: January 2020
Things to be mindful of prior to licensing IP
Success stories circulating in the news make it common knowledge that some businesses generate billions of dollars through licensing and patent acquisitions. This is why so many big companies acquire smaller ones. It also explains why even passionate owners of small...
Appropriate use of NDAs to protect trade secrets
Many companies in the Bay Area and throughout California lead their respective industries in many ways. This leadership often entails the development of essential intellectual property. Unauthorized disclosure of their intellectual property assets or trade secrets may...
Why is copyright registration so crucial?
When you create an original artistic work in California such as a painting, a book, a musical composition, a computer program, a website, etc., you receive an automatic copyright to it once it reaches its final form. This gives you the right to affix the copyright...
Are you prepared for a representation involving e-discovery?
The way that people store information is continually changing the logistics of trial discovery. If you are not familiar with some technological basics about e-discovery, you may not be able to serve your client effectively. Ultimately, your use of e-discovery could be...