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  • Import Patent Infringement: The Section 337 Investigation

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    If someone imports something that violates a U.S. patent, copyright, or trademark, the International Trade Commission investigates. If they find infringement, they can stop the products from being imported. You don’t need to prove that the infringement caused harm. The process involves filing a complaint, an investigation, and a decision by a judge. The commission…

  • What is included in an “Estate”?

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    An estate refers to all the assets and possessions owned by an individual at the time of their death. This includes the following: – Real estate properties – Personal belongings such as jewelry, furniture, and vehicles – Financial assets like bank accounts, stocks, and bonds – Business interests and investments – Intellectual property rights, such…

  • What Can I Safeguard?

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    Virtually all of your possessions can be safeguarded: money, shares, bonds, accounts in money market funds, insurance contracts, annuities, properties, machinery, tools, patents, trademarks and other intellectual property rights, mortgages and loans owed to you, and more. There are only a few things that cannot be safeguarded without appropriate preparation.

  • What is a trademark?

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    A trademark is a sign capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one company from those of other companies. Trademarks are protected by intellectual property rights.

  • What is a Licensing Agreement?

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    An intellectual property or IP licensing agreement is between an IP rights owner (licensor) and person or company that is authorized to use the rights (licensee) in exchange for a fee or a royalty. The two parties negotiate and agree on the terms and conditions. IP license covers patents, copyrights and trademarks. It also extends…

  • Understanding Governing Law Clauses for Contracts

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    1. A governing law clause is a provision in a commercial contract that specifies which country’s laws will govern the interpretation and enforcement of the contract terms. 2. Parties usually include a governing law clause in their contract to ensure certainty and predictability in the event of a dispute, as it allows them to know…

  • Safeguarding Your Ideas in Orlando: Advice from a Local Law Firm

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    – Daniel Law Offices, P.A. provides expert legal services in intellectual property law in Orlando. – They specialize in patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets to protect the rights of creators and innovators. – The firm guides clients through the patent application process to secure exclusive rights to their innovations. – Their team assists in…

  • Important Agreements for Business Owners: Protecting Your Ideas and Creations

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    1. Non-Disclosure Agreements are important for protecting confidential information when sharing it with potential business partners, investors, and customers. These agreements should include a broad definition of confidential information and have a duration that adequately protects the information, which might be perpetual for trade secrets. 2. Employee Confidentiality and Invention Assignment Agreements are necessary to…

  • “Words Matter: Understanding Indemnification Clauses”

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    – The wording of an indemnification provision must be specific in order to provide full protection to the indemnified parties. – The way indemnification agreements are drafted can have significant practical implications. – A recent decision by New York’s Appellate Division confirms the importance of specific language in indemnification clauses. 1. The language of the…