4 Types of Business Lawsuits That Can Devastate Your Small Business
December 30, 2019The financial impact of business lawsuits can be much more damaging to a small business than a large company, which often has in-house legal counsel and a budget solely dedicated to legal defense. The cost of litigation for a small business can range from $3,000 to $150,000, according to the Small Business Associat…
DetailsFair Use as a Defense to Copyright Infringement Claims
December 23, 2019A copyright protects the expression of an original idea and provides the holder with the exclusive rights to copy, modify, distribute, display and perform the work. Typical examples include protection for written works, music, dramatic works, films, artwork, architecture, software, and website design. A copyright d…
DetailsThe Pros and Cons of Arbitration for Patent Disputes
April 26, 2019Patents convey legal ownership of a product or process to a person or company, and by obtaining a patent, you receive the exclusive right to monetize an invention by either making and selling it yourself or licensing it to others. The process of obtaining a patent takes both time and money, so protecting y…
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