With new emphasis on locavorism and sustainable living, urban farming is on the rise. Vacant land re-use can include not …
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How to secure a lien on a patent as a secured creditor
Have you loaned money to a patent holder? Is the patent pledged as Collateral to secure the loan? What steps …
Buyer beware! 3 steps the buyer must take before closing
Buying business assets requires notifying the appropriate government agencies of the upcoming sale. Failing to do so could have serious …
Copyright or Copyleft?
What is a copyright? The copyright symbol, or copyright sign, designated by © (a circled capital letter “C”), is the symbol …
Using the Open Meetings Law update to your advantage in the SLA process
With the presidential elections now upon us, the general public is excited to either (1) finally put democracy to use …
Important deadline and new rules for “New Year’s Eve” events!
Establishments that have an on-premises license are bound by the county rules that dictate hours of operation. There are certain …
US IP laws that target gray market goods
Gray market goods are products with legitimate copyright or trademarks that are authorized for sale in one country, but then …
Cuomo’s Beer, Wine & Spirits Summit – a boost or bust to the industry?
First yoghurt, now alcohol. What do these two have in common? Governor Andrew Cuomo. Last week, Governor Cuomo hosted a …
The South Butt: a trademark infringement story
This story tickles my funny bone. A 16 year old student, Jimmy Winkelmann, started a company called The South Butt, …
How to say goodbye to a loved one
An article in the October 2012 issue of Oprah magazine about the book Final Gifts by Maggie Callanan was thought …