An attorney for small and medium size business dealing with distribution issues
The focus of my practice is helping small and medium size business implement distribution agreements and other business contracts. A solid contract enables business partners to have long term business success. A good business contract will address future issues, both good and bad, and allow business to focus on profitability rather than litigation. This involves expertise in contract law, warranty and representation clauses, intellectual property (patent, trademark, copyright and trade secrets), and U.S. customs law. I also assist individuals and business with immigration matters.
Intellectual Property
These are more important than ever before. In today’s interconnected world strong branding and licensing agreements give you a world of possibilities. A business lawyer can protect your assets globally and help you securely manage intellectual property.
- Patents
- Trademarks
- Copyrights
- Trade Secrets
Customs and International Trade
This is where the rubber hits the road. Many transactions have failed because of containers were sitting on the docks waiting for customs clearance or dock loading. A customs and international trade lawyer can make sure your goods move through the ports as expected.
U.S. Immigration Law
The people- let’s not forget the people. The combination of an interconnected world and U.S. security concerns (and politics) make navigating U.S. immigration laws more complex and unforgiving than ever before.
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Recent Blog Posts
Stop Online Piracy Act: SOPA what does it actually say
“Stop Online Piracy Act” (‘SOPA’): now who could be against such a bill, surely good citizens do not want to promote piracy. How ironic that just when dictators are falling to internet based revolutions, the United States in embroiled in a fight over this bill which opponent give labels such as ‘censorship’ and proponents describe as protecting American industry. Let’s look at what the bill actually says.
2011 Notable Intellectual Property Changes
A review of notable intellectual property law developments during 2011
TATTOO and TATUAJE trademark case: foreign equivalent doctrine
Just after my last post on the Foreign Equivalents Doctrine I read on The TTABlog about a recent Trademark Trial and Appeal Board decision focusing on the doctrine. I will add my take below, but have a look at The TTABlog for more details.