California Business Attorneys | Oakland CA

California Business Attorneys | Oakland CA

Finkel Law Group | San Francisco Bay Area

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Balancing the First Amendment Protection of Artistic Expression Against the Trademark Rights of a Global Brand in the Digital World

Jun 24, 2022 by Lonnie Finkel

On May 18, 2022, U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff issued a written decision refusing to dismiss Hermes’ trademark infringement lawsuit against Los Angeles designer Mason Rothschild over Rothschild’s “MetaBirkins” non-fungible tokens (“NFT”).  The case has been closely watched by trademark lawyers and NFT creators because it represents a familiar clash between federal trademark law and the […]

Intellectual Property, Trademark Issues

Secure and Protect Brand Names, Logos, and Domain Names Before Creating Value in Them

Jun 14, 2022 by Lonnie Finkel

Once you have formed and organized your new technology company, one of your first tasks should be to secure your commercial rights to the company’s business and essential brand names, logos and domain names while the business is still in the conceptual stage.  When your company is new, and yet to demonstrate it has any […]

Business Formation, Intellectual Property, Trademark Issues

Protecting and Enforcing Your Trade Secrets in California and Beyond

Apr 26, 2022 by Lonnie Finkel

An Award of Injunctive Relief Does Not Preclude Continuing Rights to Monetary Damages The primary objective in filing a lawsuit involving misappropriation of a trade secret is to stop the use and disclosure of your critical business information.  But even if your company succeeds in blocking the use of your trade secrets by obtaining an […]

Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets

Selecting a Name for Your New Family Business

Mar 24, 2022 by Lonnie Finkel

Setting up your family business correctly increases the chances you’ll to hit the ground running and prevent major issues from popping up down the road.  One of the first tasks you’ll want to accomplish is choosing the name of your business.   From selecting a legal name for your business to reserving your domain name […]

Business Formation, Intellectual Property, Trademark Issues

Considering selling your company

10 Tips to Protect Confidential Information When Considering Selling Your Company

Nov 1, 2021 by Lonnie Finkel

So you’re thinking about selling your company because you’ve finally received an offer you think is reflective of all the hard work you and your partners and employees invested over all those years. It’s inevitable that you will have to share some confidential information about your company with the potential buyers during the course of […]

Intellectual Property copyright protection, Intellectual Property Law, trade secret law

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Intellectual Property Posts

  • Responding to Suspected Trade Secret Misappropriation
  • Using Trademarks as Collateral for Financing
  • Effectively Buying, Selling and Assigning Trademarks
  • U.S. District Court for Northern District of California Enters Partial Summary Judgment Finding Using Copyrighted Material to Train AI Platforms is a Fair Use
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Upholds Major Trade Secrets and Contract Damages Award in Lawsuit Stemming from Failed Merger Talks

Recent Posts

  • Responding to Suspected Trade Secret Misappropriation
  • The Bankruptcy Plan: From Conception to Confirmation
  • Refunds for Tariffs: How Importers Can Seek Refunds from the U.S. Government for Tariffs Unlawfully Assessed Under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act
  • The Right Time to File Bankruptcy: Recognizing the Tipping Point
  • Licensing Trade Secrets: When, Why, and How
  • Strategic Deal Structuring in California M&A Transactions
  • How Commercial Lenders Evaluate Leases and What It Means for Your Company
  • Asset Acquisitions vs. Stock Purchases: The Strategic Decision That Shapes Your Deal

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