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How to License Your Company’s Copyrights to Maximize Their Financial Value

August 20, 2024 by Lonnie_Finkel

Legal document showing how to License Your Company's Copyrights - Finkel Law GroupWhen your company owns valuable copyrights, licensing them to customers over and over again is a powerful way to generate revenue, expand your business into new markets, and solidify your company’s presence in those markets.  To truly maximize the financial value of your copyrighted works, however, it’s crucial to approach copyright licensing with a strategic …Read more

Filed Under: Copyright, Intellectual Property

The Role of IP Due Diligence in Mergers and Acquisitions Transactions

May 30, 2024 by Lonnie_Finkel

Computer with "Due Dilligence" - Bay Area Business Lawyers Finkel Law GroupIn today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, intellectual property (“IP”) plays a critical role in the operation, valuation and success of many companies, particularly in the technology sectors. Whether you’re a technology start-up eyeing expansion or an established technology company looking to diversify into new markets and products, mergers and acquisitions transactions (“M&A”) can provide your …Read more

Filed Under: Intellectual Property, Mergers & Acquisitions

Trade Secret Protection Strategies for California Businesses

April 9, 2024 by Lonnie_Finkel

Locking trade secrets on computer screen - Finkel Law Group Intellectual Property AttorneysIn the dynamic landscape of intellectual property (IP) law, safeguarding trade secrets is a pivotal aspect of any company’s business strategy, particularly for enterprises in California, where innovation thrives and competition is fierce. With the rise of technological advancements and the increasingly interconnected global market, protecting proprietary information has become more critical than ever before. …Read more

Filed Under: Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets

Navigating the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA): A Comprehensive Guide for California Businesses

February 12, 2024 by Lonnie_Finkel

In the dynamic landscape of intellectual property (IP) law, protecting trade secrets is paramount for businesses to maintain their competitive edge. Finkel Law Group, a leading California intellectual property law firm, presents a comprehensive guide to the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA). Their trade secret attorneys are available to provide valuable assistance when you need …Read more

Filed Under: Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets

Maintaining Your Company’s Legal Rights in Its Trademarks

December 8, 2023 by Lonnie_Finkel

This blog is fourth in a series of articles that Finkel Law Group has published to provide our readers with a broad overview of trademark law in the United States.  The legal rights your company secures in the trademarks its uses for the goods and services you sell to consumers are subject to certain maintenance requirements …Read more

Filed Under: Intellectual Property, Trademark Issues

Registering Your Company’s Trademarks Under Federal and State Law – Part 3

October 16, 2023 by Lonnie_Finkel

This blog is the third in a series that Finkel Law Group is publishing to provide our readers with a broad overview of trademark law in the United States.  In the United States, a trademark may be registered under federal law or state law, and registering your company’s marks with the U.S. Trademark Office brings …Read more

Filed Under: Intellectual Property, Trademark Issues

The Nature of Registrable Trademarks – Part 2

August 9, 2023 by Lonnie_Finkel

This blog is the second in a series of articles Finkel Law Group is publishing to provide our readers with a broad overview of trademark law in the United States. It covers the nature of registrable trademarks under the Lanham Act and explains how to evaluate whether your desired mark is available for registration.  Types …Read more

Filed Under: Intellectual Property, Trademark Issues

Securing and Protecting Your Company’s Trademarks – Part 1

July 13, 2023 by Lonnie_Finkel

This article is the first in a series of articles to provide our readers with a broad overview of trademark law in the United States.  We’re here to help you with protecting your company’s trademarks. The topics the article series will cover include (1) the legal framework for trademark law in the United States, (2) the …Read more

Filed Under: Intellectual Property, Trademark Issues

Developing and Implementing a Comprehensive IP Strategy for Your Technology Startup

October 25, 2022 by Lonnie_Finkel

Now that you have decided to launch your technology startup it cannot be overstated as to how important it is to develop and implement a comprehensive intellectual property (“IP”) strategy to ensure your company successfully secures, retains and commercializes its IP rights. Such a strategy should cover IP creation, acquisition, and protection, and also try …Read more

Filed Under: Agreements, Copyright, Intellectual Property, Patents, Trade Secrets, Trademark Issues

Recognizing and Protecting Your Family Business’ Most Basic Intellectual Property Rights

September 22, 2022 by Lonnie_Finkel

Just about every business, including your family business, likely owns some form of intellectual property (“IP”).  IP can include trademarks, patents, copyrights or trade secrets.  IP rights allow your business to protect economically valuable intangible assets.  Once secured, IP rights allow your company to develop powerful competitive advantages in the marketplace where your goods and …Read more

Filed Under: Business Formation, Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Trademark Issues

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Intellectual Property Posts

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  • Best Practices for Your Company to Protect and Preserve its Trademark’s Strength Through Proper Use
  • Enforcing Your Company’s Trademark Rights: Opposition and Cancellation Proceedings
  • United States Supreme Court Addresses Corporate Separateness and Defendant’s Profits Under the Federal Lanham Act for Trademark Infringement
  • Enforcing Your Company’s Trademark Rights: Remedies for Infringement and Principal Defenses to Infringement Claims

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