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5 steps to police the use of your intellectual property
Now that you’ve obtained trademark registration, you need to be vigilant and police your trademark for infringement. If you don’t, it could lead to a loss of your trademark rights through acquiescence....
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Which business structure is best for multiple founders?
When you’re starting a new business with multiple founders, you have a range of options from which to choose. Which one is right for you depends on many factors, including how much control you want to...
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How to stop someone from using a trademark similar to yours
When you think of trademark infringement, you might think of a guy in a trench coat selling fake designer purses in an alley somewhere. But counterfeiting or other blatant uses of your trademark are...
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U.S. Department of Labor offers $10 million to states to prevent worker...
As part of its ongoing efforts to combat worker misclassification, the Department of Labor (DOL) has included $10 million toward that end in its FY 2014 budget. This money is intended to be paid out as...
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December 2013 business events in San Diego
Here are a few business networking events happening in San Diego in the coming month. As always, if you know of an event you think the business owners we work with should know about, please let us know...
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Trademark Glossary: “Intent-to-Use” application
To obtain federal trademark registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), you need to use your trademark in interstate commerce. However, if you have a bona fide (genuine)...
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California court declares “use it or lose it” vacation policy illegal
Lexmark International, Inc.’s “use it or lose it” vacation policy violated the California Labor Code, according to a 3-judge panel for the 2nd District Court of Appeal. The appeals court upheld a lower...
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State vs. Federal registration: Trademark filing differences
When registering a trademark, you should know the difference between state and federal registration. Most importantly, federal registration gives much broader protections, while state registration is...
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How trademark registration can increase the value of your business
Some might look at trademark registration and think, Eh, it’s not worth the cost. In all reality, though, the costs are actually minimal when compared to the value such registration adds to your...
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3 things a new business needs to succeed
Starting your own business is an exciting time. It means you get to be your own boss, set your own hours, and, most importantly, reap the monetary rewards for your hard work. But it can also mean...
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