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Uber Sued For "False and Misleading" Statements

December 22, 2014 03:12 pm by Sheren Javdan

Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey and San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon have filed lawsuits against the popular ride-sharing...

PODS vs. U-Haul Trademark Dispute Yields $60 Million

September 25, 2014 05:09 pm by Sheren Javdan

Thursday, a jury in the U.S. District Court of Tampa ruled in favor of PODS Enterprises, Inc., in a trademark...

The Importance of Employee Handbooks

September 23, 2014 08:09 pm by Sheren Javdan

Employee handbooks are important and useful tools that relay relevant and important company procedures and policies to employees. They explain an employer’s expectations...

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Deadmau5 vs. Disney: DJ Retaliates in Trademark War

September 07, 2014 12:09 pm by Sheren Javdan

Just days after Disney filed a Notice of Opposition against the Canadian house musician Deadmau5 fires back with a notice...

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Mickey Mouse vs. Deadmau5: Trademark Dispute

September 06, 2014 03:09 pm by Sheren Javdan

Joel Zimmerman, better known as Deadmau5, has just entered a legal battle with The Walt Disney Company over trademark rights.  On Tuesday,...

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Can I Hire Unpaid Interns For My Business?

September 04, 2014 02:09 pm by Sheren Javdan

Do you want to hire unpaid interns for your business? There are many factors to consider before taking the leap....

What is a Fictitious Business Name?

September 02, 2014 04:09 pm by Sheren Javdan

A fictitious business name, also known as a “Doing Business As” (DBA) name or trade name, is a secondary name...

Sole Proprietorships: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

August 29, 2014 06:08 am by Sheren Javdan

A sole proprietorship is the most simple business form out there. A sole proprietorship is owned and operated by the...

Trademark Symbols: When To Use ® vs.™ For Your Trademarks

August 23, 2014 01:08 pm by Sheren Javdan

Trademarks are words, names or symbols used by business, product or service owners to differentiate their merchandise or services from...

Bose Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Rival Beats Electronics

July 25, 2014 12:07 pm by Zach Javdan

Bose Corporation  filed a federal patent infringement lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Delaware, on Friday, against Beats Electronics LLC...