Why File a Provisional Patent Application It goes without saying that most inventors are eager to protect their most recent invention. One question that might cross their mind in ...
As its name suggests, the inheritance tax is a tax on property that certain beneficiaries inherit from a deceased individual’s estate or trust. Unlike the estate tax, there is no ...
By Ellis Bennett, Partner, DBL What are some possible defenses against a wrongful termination claim? Most employees are considered “at-will,” meaning that an employer can terminate the employment at any ...
A trademark cancellation is a legal process by which a federally registered trademark can be cancelled and removed from the Principal Register of active trademarks. Why do registered trademarks get ...
Most manufacturers, engineers and inventors have lots of questions when it comes to filing for a patent. DBL Partner Thomas Dunlap recently shared the top 3 essentials to know before ...
How can I pass down my business to the next generation? Your business likely represents your life’s work. It is crucial that you protect your business through business succession planning. ...
The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) regulatory system should be familiar to you if your company is involved in buying or selling services or goods on the United States ...
Let’s face it, none of us want to imagine a situation where something terrible happens to our loved ones or us. When we wake up in the morning, we aren’t ...
Domain Names A domain name is a web address on the internet. Take for example someone like Harry working at Alpha Prints. His email most likely looks harry@alphaprint.com. Having a ...
The small inventor faces many challenges in protecting and monetizing his invention. Getting a patent is not an easy process and can be very costly. As a small inventor, you ...
