Why White Labeling Is a Smart Strategy for Manufacturers and Resellers In today’s fast-moving marketplace, building a brand from scratch is costly and time-consuming. But what if you could grow your business by producing or distributing goods under an already-established brand? That’s exactly what white labeling offers: a way for manufacturers and resellers to partner […]
What Do I Do If I Failed to Meet a USPTO Deadline for My Trademark? Missing a deadline with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) can feel like the end of the road for your trademark application or registration; but in many cases, there’s still time to act. Whether you’re late responding to […]
Why Legal Protection Still Exists Even If Patent Law Says No Inventions don’t always fit neatly into a patent application. Maybe your formula isn’t new enough. Maybe it’s too abstract. Or maybe you don’t want to go through the costly, time-consuming, and public process of patent prosecution. So where does that leave your innovation? The […]
When a business partnership starts, it’s often with optimism, shared vision, and excitement. But over time, even the most successful ventures can encounter friction between co-owners due to diverging priorities, financial strain, breach of duties, or simple changes in life goals. When this happens, the resulting “business divorce” can be messy and expensive if you […]
Starting Your Private Practice in Ohio: A Legal Guide for Healthcare Professionals Introduction: Why Legal Planning Is Critical for Your New Practice Starting your own private practice is a major milestone. Whether you’re a physician, nurse practitioner, a dentist, or another type of healthcare professional, launching a practice in Ohio means shifting from a worker […]
Power Couples in Business: What Married Co-Founders Need to Know About Launching a Company Starting a business with your spouse can be one of the most rewarding (and complex) things you do together. You already share a home, finances, and a life. Now you’re sharing a brand, a mission, and a legal structure. Whether you’re […]
How to Respond to a Higbee & Associates Copyright Infringement Letter If you’ve received a copyright infringement demand letter from Higbee & Associates, you’re not alone. This California-based law firm is known for sending mass claims on behalf of photographers, artists, and image licensing companies; and their letters often come with a high-dollar settlement demand, […]
How the Blue Pencil Doctrine Can Save Your Contract If you’re a business owner in Ohio, you likely rely on contracts like non-competes, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and non-solicitation clauses to protect your business relationships and intellectual property. But if those clauses are drafted too broadly (or poorly) they may be deemed unenforceable in court. That’s […]
Rights of First Refusal: How to Attract Talent and Level Up Your Contracts In competitive industries, attracting top-tier talent and aligning investor interests often requires more than just a good salary or equity offer. Savvy business owners are increasingly turning to a lesser-known but powerful legal tool to enhance their contracts: the Right of First […]
How To File a U.S. Trademark as a Foreign Business: An FAQ Foreign entrepreneurs and companies often seek to protect their brands in the United States. The good news is that non-U.S. business owners can indeed file for a U.S. trademark, though there are special rules and requirements to be aware of. Below we answer frequently […]
