Practices
Copyright: Whether you are an artist, designer, photographer, screenwriter, composer, filmmaker, programmer or blogger you most likely encounter copyright issues on a regular basis. Our copyright attorney represents many different creators of original works of authorship.
Trademark: Your brand is often represented by a logo or graphic design. This is your trademark and represents all of the goodwill behind your product and/or service. A strong brand always has a trademark that is widely recognized. There are several different types of trademarks including logos, graphic designs, slogans, sounds, fictional characters, trade dress and brand names. Iconic trademarks are always the result of hard work, clever marketing and a high quality product or service. Owners of trademarks are notorious for aggressively protecting their marks from infringement. Our trademark attorney represents many clients who want to create a recognizable brand and protect it from infringement. Our trademark attorney also assist clients avoid the risk of unauthorized use of trademarks.
Business: Businesses generally experience four major stages. The first stage is called pre-incorporation. Pre-incorporation is the very beginning stage where ideas and intellectual property are being developed. The second stage is the start-up phase. The start-up phase is when everything become official more or less. Articles of incorporation are filed, partnerships are formed and regulatory hurdles are overcome (or at least attempted). The third stage is growth and operations. Growth and operations is hustle and bustle of running a business. During this stage businesses seek increased financing for growth, bring on new partners, hired employees and enter into a wide range of commercial transactions. The final stage is the winding down phase. The winding down phase might include a liquidation of the company’s assets but almost always consists of ceasing business operations generally. A knowledgeable business attorney should be an integral part of any business whether as in-house counsel or outside general counsel.
Contracts
