New York City Intellectual Property Law Blog
Trademark infringement on the rise
Companies in New York should take care to protect their intellectual property from potential infringement. Trademark infringement has been increasing, and it can damage a company's reputation and sales while creating customer confusion. According to research from...
Huawei files $1B lawsuit against Verizon
Chinese telecom giant Huawei has filed a $1 billion lawsuit in federal court against Verizon, accusing the U.S.-based company of intellectual property theft. The lawsuit demands that Verizon pay royalties for using more than 230 of Huawei’s patents after the two...
Startup companies can benefit from business planning
People who have ideas and who want to transform them into startup companies in New York should start by writing business plans. Business plans for startups can provide entrepreneurs with roadmaps to help them increase the chances that they will succeed. Startup...
Lawsuit claims Ariana Grande song is plagiarized
Along with seven co-writers and a number of publishing companies, singer Ariana Grande is facing a lawsuit for copyright infringement. Producer and hip-hop artist Josh Stone, who uses DOT as a stage name, filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern...
The importance of a formal business plan
New York entrepreneurs may feel as if they don't need to create a formal business plan to be successful. However, a 2017 survey found that companies that had a business plan were twice as likely to succeed as those that didn't. Creating such a plan can help an...
Why create a buy-sell agreement?
Many people in New York have great ideas to launch a new business or a tech startup. When planning a business venture, it is important to make sure that the founders have all the documentation they need to run their company effectively. This can include registering...
Language typically found in commercial leases
Those who are looking to lease commercial space in New York or anywhere else will likely need to sign a written agreement. Generally speaking, landlords are willing to negotiate the exact terms of that pact with their tenants. However, there are many words or phrases...
Cryptocurrency firm faces Disney-sized hurdle over trademarks
Disney's wide swath of popular characters, films and franchises has a number of fans in New York, but the company is also known for its fierce enforcement of its intellectual property rights over all its famous figures and movies. Now the entertainment giant has...
Lease negotiations for commercial rental properties
Commercial property can seem like an exciting investment for individuals and companies in New York. However, once people enter the commercial real estate market, they often need to manage the companies or hire someone else to do it for them. Given the desire to...
What to consider when looking for a commercial property
There are many issues that New York residents and others should take into account when looking for a commercial property to rent. Perhaps the most important issue to consider is where a property is located. Ideally, retail store or other commercial space should be...
