It feels good to have a successful idea. On the contrary, it is stressful and worrisome to have someone else benefit from your idea. This is where the protection of intellectual property is paramount. By securing a copyright or trademark, you can immediately protect...
Business leaders in New York who find themselves entwined in litigation of any kind are looking for results. Whether they started it or not, litigation can seem to drag on at times—sometimes leaving people on one side or the other feeling like there is no end in...
In New York, running a business is a daily grind whether it is a small, medium-sized or large business. It is imperative to stay one step ahead of the competition and understand when certain decisions are necessary to move forward and advance. Part of that is deciding...
Disputes over intellectual property are becoming more and more common. With innovation being a key with running a successful business, it can be difficult for employees to formulate new creations while simultaneously worrying about whether they will benefit from it...
It is a rare day when a person manages to save up all the money they need themselves to get their business idea off the ground. Even after the business opens, it can take several months before it starts to turn a profit. While the founders of the business may be able...
To some extent, closely held businesses, including family businesses, can face the same legal problems as any other business organization. However, family businesses in New York City and the surrounding suburbs may more frequently run into legal problems related to...
Many people are familiar with the real estate purchase process, either because they bought a home or a business. There is another type of real estate arrangement that they may be less familiar with, however, called a real estate joint venture. A real estate joint...
If a person is new to business, they may not know what a buy-sell agreement is and how it applies to their operations. Buy-sell agreement overview A buy-sell agreement is sometimes also called a buyout agreement and it is used by business owners to plan for future...
There are several reasons a business owner may need to dissolve their business, but they may not know how to go about it. There are financial, legal and operational items to consider. Reasons for dissolution Businesses commonly decide to dissolve due to financial...
Whether you are starting a business in New York or have been in business for some time, there are many reasons that you need a strong intellectual property strategy. There are many different types of intellectual property that potentially affect your business. Some...