3 Ways to Discourage Copyright Infringement

3 Ways to Discourage Copyright Infringement

Unfortunately, copyright infringement is rampant in the Age of the Internet. It is so easy to copy a photo or share a song or e-book, many people don’t even realize that what they’re doing is infringement. And then you also have the person who is deliberately and...
The Difference Between Branding Guidelines and a Trademark

The Difference Between Branding Guidelines and a Trademark

I recently had someone ask whether having branding guidelines meant they had a trademark. Branding guidelines and trademarks are connected, but having one doesn’t necessarily mean you have the other. Let me explain the difference between branding guidelines and a...
When Should I Register a Trademark?

When Should I Register a Trademark?

When should I register a trademark is an excellent question that, frankly, I wish more of my potential trademark clients would ask. Many people seem to think they must register their trademark before they even have a product on the market. In some cases, this is a...
Three Common Myths About Estate Planning

Three Common Myths About Estate Planning

There are a lot of reasons people drag their feet on creating an estate plan. Many of my clients tell me they’ve meant to “get this done” for some time. But there are also people out there who think they don’t need anything, or at least not yet. Sometimes they’re...