How Do You Copyright a Collection of Photos or Other Creative Works? A photographer finishes a project with 400 images. An illustrator has a growing catalog of designs. A business has years of articles, product photographs, and training materials scattered across its files. Registering every item individually sounds expensive. Putting everything into one folder and […]
Do You Have Something Digital That People Want, But Aren’t Sure How to Sell It? If you own valuable creative work, a recognizable brand, or other intellectual property, you can often earn money by licensing its use without giving up ownership. The key is identifying the rights you control, deciding what customers may do with […]
What Should You Know Before Launching a Kickstarter Campaign? A Kickstarter campaign is not just a marketing event. It is a public launch, a pre-sale strategy, a brand announcement, a customer relationship, and often the first real stress test of whether your project is ready to become a business. And while that’s exciting, it also […]
Did You Receive a Letter of Intent from the Cleveland Clinic? Receiving a letter of intent from the Cleveland Clinic is exciting. It may feel like the hard part is over: the interviews went well, the department wants you, and the broad terms are finally in writing. But before you sign, be sure to understand […]
How Do You Sell a Business Where the Main Value Is Intellectual Property? If your business is built around intellectual property, you are not just selling equipment, inventory, or a customer list. You are selling the legal rights that make the business valuable in the first place. That might mean a trademarked brand with strong […]
Asset Sale vs. Entity Sale: How Should You Structure the Sale of Your Business? Selling a business is not just about agreeing on a purchase price. It’s about deciding what, exactly, is being sold. That sounds simple until you get into the details. Are you selling the company’s assets: equipment, inventory, contracts, customer lists, intellectual […]
Can I Use Intellectual Property to Protect My Likeness and Persona? Content creators, entrepreneurs, influencers, and business owners often are their brand. Your name, face, voice, and catchphrases are central to your identity and business. With the rise of AI – from deepfake videos to synthetic voice clones – there’s growing concern about unauthorized use […]
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 […]
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 […]