The Importance of IP for Startups: Licensing Agreements

The Importance of IP for Startups: Licensing Agreements

The term “intellectual property” refers to intangible property such as art, music, literature, movies, inventions, designs, slogans and logos. Under IP law, you have the exclusive right to use or reproduce your work. In some cases, you may wish to allow others to use it. In order to maintain control over and protect your intellectual Read more about The Importance of IP for Startups: Licensing Agreements[…]

Three Steps Businesses Can Take to Protect Their Ideas

Three Steps Businesses Can Take to Protect Their Ideas

As your company grows, pitching the business becomes progressively important. Seeking investors, new clients, or even new personnel, an owner must frequently reveal details about the business to others. Idea theft is an ongoing worry for many of these owners who see themselves as having a gain by being at the head of the market. Read more about Three Steps Businesses Can Take to Protect Their Ideas[…]

Are You Ready For Some Football?

Are You Ready For Some Football?

Can I say that?  Should I be worried about getting sued for using it as my title for this post?  If I was sued, should I be worried about losing?  First, (since I am very worried!) let me say that I am in no way affiliated with ABC Sports, Inc., the registered owner of “Are Read more about Are You Ready For Some Football?[…]

The Star Wars Chronicles: Episode I – The Empire Strikes Back

The Star Wars Chronicles: Episode I – The Empire Strikes Back

We all recognize them.  A faceless mask embodying the legion of evil in a galaxy far far away.  Evil, elite and invincible?  Almost.  The Imperial Stormtrooper may be the epitome of might on the silver screen, but that armor matters not against the power of wigs and black capes.  Read on: A prop designer, who Read more about The Star Wars Chronicles: Episode I – The Empire Strikes Back[…]

Harry Potter and the Copyrighted Characters

Harry Potter and the Copyrighted Characters

Tomorrow, as most of you know… “IT ALL ENDS.”  The world?  Not to our knowledge.  The NFL Lockout?  We wish.  No, no, tomorrow marks the theatrical opening of the final installment of the Harry Potter series.  The premiere is, without a doubt, one of the biggest movie events of the year, possibly of the decade.  Read more about Harry Potter and the Copyrighted Characters[…]