Back in 2021, we discussed the difference between trademark infringement and trademark dilution. Business and trademark owners know that both issues can have a considerable impact on their reputations. However, the main concern when it comes to dilution often lies in determining whether or not it is truly a dilution of a trademark or a […]

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It should be simple: you provide a service, and your customer pays you for that service. Unfortunately, it is not always so simple. Not getting paid for your work can be one of the most frustrating issues, especially for small businesses. It also does not take much for money matters to lead to larger disputes. […]

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Like any creative business, architects rely on their intellectual property. Their designs are at the center of their work. For example, as we discussed in a previous post, many architects nowadays focus on creating new ways for their building designs to be environmentally friendly and sustainable. However, nearly every form of intellectual property faces the […]

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Competition plays a significant role in the success of your business. It also promotes innovation, imagination and creativity which you may ultimately transform into protectable intellectual property rights. Your advances, however, may invite competitors to infringe on your intellectual property rights. In today’s digital age, it is especially easy for business owners to launch their […]

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Employers know that terminating employment requires a delicate process. Whether an employee resigned, retired or was let go, employers must ensure they continue to uphold the employee’s rights. However, they must also take steps to protect their business as well. One step that employers may not think necessary is the exit interview. But this often-overlooked […]

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Business owners know the importance of monitoring the presence of their brand – and their trademarks – online. It is a critical issue we have covered before in previous blog posts. Monitoring trademarks and brands may have become easier with the help of technology and social media, but it also became more essential. Many businesses […]

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Insider threats are often some of the most common sources of trade secret misappropriation – and theft. The risk of employee theft gained national attention with the recent lawsuit involving Coca-Cola. It also brought this danger to the forefront of business owners’ minds. Though the former Coca-Cola employee faced charges and now faces a conviction, […]

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California business owners worry about protecting their own intellectual property from threats of theft or misappropriation. That is why they take measures to maintain confidentiality throughout the business. However, they should also consider the reverse situation. What if employees accuse the business of stealing what they believe is their intellectual property? IBM is facing such an […]

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Even if business owners take steps to secure their trade secrets, it is still not uncommon for them to be misappropriated by either an existing competitor or perhaps by a former employee who wants to start his or her own competing business. Because maintaining the integrity of their trade secrets is crucial to a business’s […]

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As a business owner, you take great pains to protect your trade secrets. After all, they are essential to your endeavors and competitive success. There are many strategies you can utilize to secure trade secrets and prevent the risk of theft or misappropriation. However, even after making a reasonable effort to keep these secrets, there […]

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