Downloading and uploading through BitTorrent may have allowed you to access information or an entertainment file that could result in a lawsuit in a California court. However, you participated in this activity as one of a group of people, and the proof that you...
With as competitive as the business world can be, you need to constantly be on guard to ensure that those elements that give your business an edge in your market are protected. The common school of thought is that any intangible assets unique to your business is...
Business owners and executives in New York often have the need to protect sensitive information relating to their business or products from being used against them. This information is commonly referred to as intellectual property. It is not tangible but frequently...
Without laws protecting content, anyone in New York might be able to profit off the name and brand recognition that others have worked hard to build. While the actual damage done by intellectual property theft might seem to be difficult to notice in the immediate, a...
In many of our posts, we have approached business law from the perspective of a business owner whose company has been treated unfairly in one way or another. However, there are also times when a more defensive approach may be necessary. For example, you may own a...
As the owner of a business, your logo and visual brand will be a valuable asset for you. It is likely that your customers have positive associations with your visual brand and the logo that you have is important for customer loyalty. When a company in a similar...
We have discussed many different legal topics related to intellectual property, from copyright matters to trade secrets. That being said, you may be dealing with other challenges related to this area of law, such as litigation over other examples of unfair...
New York law recognizes that having a formula, client list or other confidential information may be what defines a company’s success. The American Bar Association explains that although the federal Uniform Trade Secrets Act provides the definition of a trade secret in...
People say you should never judge a book by its cover, but most people still do. In fact, visual appeal is critical to any product, service or brand. Careful attention to detail, layout, colors and more factors are important, because appearance can directly impact how...
When the intellectual property of an individual or a business is stolen or misused, a wide range of challenges may lie ahead for those affected. Obviously, these offenses can have serious financial consequences for victims, but there are other ways in which people...