When business owners think of valuable assets, they may picture inventory, equipment or real estate. However, some of a company’s most valuable assets can’t be touched -- their intellectual property. Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind such as...
A copyright protects work you have created, such as architecture designs, books and computer software. It is essential to understand it differs from other intellectual property because it protects creative works of expression. You get protection from copyright the...
If you own a business, you have probably devoted a great deal of time to honing the product or service you offer. After all, if you do not have something worthwhile to sell, you are not likely to have many customers. How you package your product or market your...
Most people have heard of the term intellectual property, and they may have a fairly good idea of what it means. However, fewer people understand exactly what constitutes intellectual property and how long protections last. There are different types of IP, and if...
When dealing with disputes among business partners, you have several options ahead of you. Many people erroneously jump straight to litigation, as if that is the only possibility. Fortunately for you, that is not the case. While litigation may work in some cases,...
Valuable intellectual properties require protection from unauthorized infringement and a range of worldwide competitors. As a result of online technology, the internet has made it easy for anyone to download a company's logos, images and other creative assets. The...
Arizona residents buying property, whether it be a home or a commercial building, expect the purchase to run smoothly. This includes no surprises about the physical state of the property after it changes hands. What happens if there is something wrong with the...
In Arizona, if you are acquiring commercial property, it is crucial that you understand every aspect of the property that you buy. Commercial real estate is an investment that you would normally plan to make a return on, so it is crucial that you do not have any...
Whether you are just starting a small business or you run a larger corporation, you know the importance of making sure your brand is circulated throughout the community. Many people use marks to market their brand name, symbol, catch phrase or logo. If marketed...