U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and John Thune (R-S.D) recently introduced the Athlete Opportunity and Taxpayer Integrity Act. The goal of the bipartisan legislation is to protect student athletes by preventing individuals...more
With student athletes now able to profit from their name, image and likeness (NIL), athletes are taking advantage of opportunities to partner with brand sponsors. When entering into contracts, athletes need to review...more
In the early stages of doing business, emerging businesses often use a distributor to introduce a product to the US market without a full sales force. This requires a solid distribution agreement. As your business expands,...more
7/12/2021
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Licenses ,
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Trademarks
Whether you are filing a new trademark application or looking to maintain a registration, understanding trademark specimen best practices is key. A common pitfall when filing your application is failing to provide an...more
6/11/2021
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Early Stage Companies ,
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As a foreign entrepreneur starting or expanding your business in the U.S., even if you are not selling literary or artistic items, you may be able to take advantage of copyright protection for advertising and promotional...more
In the early stages of doing business in the US, it may be too soon for a company to form its own U.S. sales organization. There are several ways to enter the US market without a full sales force. One option is for companies...more
3/11/2021
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Early Stage Companies ,
Entrepreneurs ,
Exclusivity ,
Manufacturers ,
Marketing ,
Sales & Distribution Agreements ,
Startups ,
Strategic Planning ,
Supply Chain ,
Trademarks
When establishing a business in the U.S., intellectual property issues are a critical part of your business planning. Developing a comprehensive strategy is key in securing your intellectual property and protecting your...more
1/22/2021
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USPTO
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is providing extensions to file certain patent and trademark-related documents and pay required fees as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act...more