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...
A patent can protect a design, idea or invention. It gives you exclusive rights and prevents others from creating the same thing and profiting off of your intellectual property. To secure a patent, you must submit an application to the U.S. Patent and Trademark...
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...
Disputes between a construction company and subcontractors or between a property owner and a contractor can bring a construction project to a grinding halt. If you work in the construction industry, you probably understand this problem all too well. In the event...
Business partners don’t always see eye to eye. Sometimes, a partnership dispute may lead to full-blown litigation. However, things don’t always have to progress to that point. It may be possible to resolve your differences while preserving the business you’ve worked...
A patent is a type of intellectual property protection. When you secure a patent, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office maintains a record of it. You can sure someone for using your patent without permission. You cannot protect everything with a patent, which is why...
Buying raw land and improving it with commercial property is a complex real estate investment strategy. However, it is often a sensible option for investors who are able to pin down all of the variables. This article looks at one of the reasons due diligence is so...
Contrary to popular belief the future of commercial real estate development in Arizona is not focused on new residential towers or warehouses. According to AZ Big Media, the future of commercial development is taking well-known locations and getting fresh ideas to...