On behalf of Baker & Associates | Jul 23, 2020 | intellectual property & trade secrets
While managing employees, you have likely distinguished between two diametrically-opposing mindsets. Some show up consistently and do what you ask them to do, without question. And others seek, and potentially require, further understanding about your business...
On behalf of Baker & Associates | Jun 30, 2020 | intellectual property & trade secrets
A trademark is more than just intellectual property. It is a symbol that represents the business’s quality, reputation and service. It differentiates a company’s product from any others. That is why California businesses must protect their trademarks. And it seems...
On behalf of Baker & Associates | Jun 4, 2020 | intellectual property & trade secrets
The words “intellectual property” probably make you think about works that are copyrighted or trademarked like catchy company slogans or taglines. While this is true, it’s not all that intellectual property covers. Intellectual property (IP) also includes trade...
On behalf of Baker & Associates | Apr 8, 2020 | intellectual property & trade secrets
Have you, as Summoner, been able to guide your Champion to destroy a Nexus or two? If you are one of the estimated 100 million active League of Legends players world with League of Legends, it is likely that you fully understand how elusive victory can be in the...
On behalf of Baker & Associates | Mar 18, 2020 | intellectual property & trade secrets
Trade secrets are at the heart of most successful businesses, giving them a distinct advantage over competitors. This value is precisely why trade secrets are often the target of thieves or disgruntled employees. When it comes to protecting your company should...
On behalf of Baker & Associates | Feb 3, 2020 | business litigation, intellectual property & trade secrets
Because technology is advancing so quickly, intellectual property faces more risks than it has in the past. More business owners find that other parties are using their trademarks to purposefully fool consumers into purchasing their products. Of course, business...
On behalf of Baker & Associates | Mar 19, 2019 | Firm News, intellectual property & trade secrets
Employers have numerous tools at their disposal to protect their business and the elements that make it competitive. One such tool is a non-disclosure agreement, or NDA. An NDA is a contract that prohibits signing party from sharing or otherwise misusing protected...
On behalf of Baker & Associates | Jan 22, 2019 | Firm News, intellectual property & trade secrets
As a business owner, you likely go to great lengths to avoid legal disputes and follow state and federal laws. You may have employment or independent contractor agreements with your workers, and partnership or joint venture agreements with your partners; if there are...
On behalf of Baker & Associates | Dec 21, 2018 | Firm News, intellectual property & trade secrets
In previous posts, we have talked about the various tools business owners can utilize to protect their intellectual property: non-disclosure agreements, patents and copyrights among them. These measures can protect the originality of the work in question and help...
On behalf of Baker & Associates | Aug 29, 2018 | Firm News, intellectual property & trade secrets
Previously in this blog, we have discussed how important it is for businesses to protect their intellectual property. However, protecting intellectual property is not something reserved for business entities; individuals can also benefit from such protections. If you...
