Intellectual Property
We represent actors, artists, authors, designers, engineers, film producers, models, writers and all form of creative business entrepreneurs in protecting, registering, leveraging and licensing their intellectual property. We handle trademark, trade dress, trade secret and copyright matters daily. The IP ranges from entertainment to engineered manufacturing systems, and every imaginable product and service in between.
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Naked Licensing
May 6, 2015
Problem: Naked Licensing leaves Trademark Owners exposed to Abandonment Claims |
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Alternative Billing Arrangements for Legal Fees
May 6, 2015
Save on Legal Fees through Alternative Billing ArrangementsThe Illinois Bar Journal recently reported that alternative billing arrangements for legal fees (other than by the hour) are coming to Main Street America. |
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Ten Tips on IP Best Practices - Tip 1
April 17, 2014
Top Ten Tips on Intellectual Property Best Practices for Small BusinessesTip #1. Educate Yourself. Being well-educated on IP is critical to a successful intellectual property program. |
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Ten Tips on IP Best Practices - Tip 2
April 17, 2014
Top Ten Tips on Intellectual Property Best Practices for Small BusinessesTip #2 Conduct an IP Audit. Before making any further investment in your business that may impact IP, you should conduct an IP Audit. |
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Ten Tips on IP Best Practices - Tip 3
April 17, 2014
Top Ten Tips on Intellectual Property Best Practices for Small BusinessesTip #3. Implement Proper IP Protections. Once your IP assets have been identified, evaluate and implement appropriate legal protections. |
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Ten Tips on IP Best Practices - Tip 4
April 17, 2014
Top Ten Tips on Intellectual Property Best Practices for Small BusinessesTip #4. Establish Policies and Procedures. Policies and procedures provide a roadmap to help navigate around the potholes of IP infringement and IP protection. |
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Ten Tips on IP Best Practices - Tip 5
April 17, 2014
Top Ten Tips on Intellectual Property Best Practices for Small BusinessesTip #5. Develop Standardized Agreements. The basic toolkit of forms for any effective IP program should consist of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs); employment agreements with restrictive covenants; IP licenses and technology transfer agreements. |
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Ten Tips on IP Best Practices - Tip 6
April 17, 2014
Top Ten Tips on Intellectual Property Best Practices for Small BusinessesTip #6. Staff Properly. Most small businesses do not have in-house legal counsel, and many rely on smaller law firms or general practitioners to serve as their general counsel. |
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Ten Tips on IP Best Practices - Tip 7
April 17, 2014
Top Ten Tips on Intellectual Property Best Practices for Small BusinessesTip #7. Implement Cost-Effective Enforcement Procedures. If you have to enforce or defend your IP rights, conduct a preliminary cost/benefit analysis to determine whether the IP is truly worth protecting or defending. |
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Ten Tips on IP Best Practices - Tip 8
April 17, 2014
Top Ten Tips on Intellectual Property Best Practices for Small BusinessesTip #8. Ensure Proper Protection Against Employee Misappropriation. Employees get access to proprietary information every day. |
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Ten Tips on IP Best Practices - Tip 9
April 17, 2014
Top Ten Tips on Intellectual Property Best Practices for Small BusinessesTip #9. Remember International Markets. If you conduct business outside the U.S. you should take steps to protect your IP in those foreign markets. |
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Ten Tips on IP Best Practices - Tip 10
April 17, 2014
Top Ten Tips on Intellectual Property Best Practices for Small BusinessesTip #10. Keep Your IP Lawyer In The Business Loop. Keeping your IP lawyer current on your business developments with IP ramifications can help spot opportunities to leverage your IP. |
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Primer For Creative Entrepreneurs
March 31, 2014
PROBLEM: Most businesses do not know what intellectual property they have, how to protect it or how to leverage its value. |