Tag / trade secrets
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Take Stock: 5 IP Assets Your Small Business May Need to Protect ASAP
If your startup company is taking the plunge into the world of entrepreneurship, or you have a small business that is just finding its feet, identifying and protecting your company’s intellectual property…
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What Small Business Owners Need to Know About the New Trade Secret Law
On May 11, 2016 President Obama signed into law the Defend Trade Secrets Act (“DTSA”), ushering in a new era in trade secret protection. The DTSA, which can be found in federal…
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Five Tools for Stopping Imported Counterfeits of Your IP
Owners of intellectual property utilized in connection with imported merchandise (for example, jewelry made from copyrighted designs, trademarks affixed to apparel, or patented devices) have every reason to be concerned about counterfeits from overseas.…
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Four Pitfalls to Avoid with Independent Contractor Agreements
Many small businesses utilize independent contractors because they offer certain advantages over hiring employees, like reducing overhead costs and avoiding headaches such as payroll taxes and employment-related claims. Others may hire independent…
