Many creative works are the result of collaboration, but the artists involved in that collaboration may face significant complexity when establishing copyright of their work. How can creators of intellectual property (IP) protect their rights when co-creating a work?...
Year: 2021
How should you handle voluminous discovery materials?
When opposing counsel responds to your discovery request by sending you a seemingly impossible bulk of disorganized materials, you may reasonably believe it is an intentional “document dump.” While producing a huge volume of materials could slow down the discovery...
What are the pros and cons of trade secret protection?
When it comes to the ideas and procedures that make your business unique, you want to do everything in your power to protect them. There are plenty of options available if you wish to do this, too. Some choose to file for patents. Others aim for trademark or copyright...
How is your trade secret protected?
As a creative, an entrepreneur or a business owner, you have likely heard of several terms that refer to intangible but crucial components of business. This may include copyright, intellectual property (IP), or trade secrets. All of these hold importance in your...
What is the effectiveness of cease and desist letters?
A cease and desist letter is a warning to another person to stop whatever he or she is doing that violates your client's rights. In most cases, you will use this type of letter when someone misuses your client's intellectual property. Regardless of the situation, The...
A nondisclosure agreement and misappropriation of trade secrets
The purpose of a nondisclosure agreement, or NDA, is to protect trade secrets. If there is a breach of the NDA, the employer harmed may be able to recover unjust enrichment damages due to misappropriated trade secrets. Remedies available If a breach of an NDA occurs,...
When may I not need a licensing agreement?
A license allows you to use the intellectual property of someone else or vice versa. INC explains licensing agreements can come in handy if you wish to capitalize on something someone else owns. For example, it would be financially beneficial to sell items featuring...
Is trade secret protection necessary?
As someone delving into business, you have likely run into trade secrets before. As a business owner, you likely even have some of your own. But have you ever stopped to consider why trade secret protection is important? The answer may hold more complexities than you...
How do you prove trade dress infringement?
Because the modern marketplace is a crowded place, business leaders must think of memorable ways to market their products or services. In addition to generating a trademarked logo and slogan, it is often essential to create and formally protect trade dress. Trade...
Are corporate blogs vulnerable to copyright litigation?
With the explosion of social media and internet usage in recent decades, many corporations throughout California have added blogs to their webpages. Not only do these blogs easily link to social media platforms, but they also help companies achieve search engine...