by Donna Thomas | Oct 12, 2017 | Blog
Registration is not necessary to acquire trademark rights, but it provides important benefits. United States federal law recognizes both common law trademarks and marks that are registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. This post provides an...
by Donna Thomas | Oct 9, 2017 | Blog
Copyright protects original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression. 17 U.S.C. §102(a). “Originality” and “authorship” require independent creation and a modicum (i.e. minimal level) of creativity. “Fixation” requires that a work be fixed in a...
by Elizabeth Harlan | Oct 5, 2017 | Blog
On January 1, 2018, amendments to the Maryland Personal Information Protection Act (Md. Code Com. Law § 14-3501 et seq.) take effect. (House Bill 974) The Act applies to Maryland businesses. It was originally enacted in 2008 to help protect consumers’ personal...
by Kaitlin Corey | Oct 3, 2017 | Blog
When you hire someone to work for your business, you will need to make a distinction each time: Is this individual an employee or an independent contractor? This is a crucial distinction and the factors and circumstances surrounding your work relationship should be...
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