A merger brings two companies together as one. This is usually done to give the new company a bigger competitive advantage in the market. Bringing together the strengths of both companies can push the company in the right direction, but it can also come with some...
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4 ways to protect intellectual property
As an entrepreneur, you are constantly working to set your innovative ideas and inventions apart from the competition. However, in today's competitive world, there's always a risk that your intellectual property could be infringed upon. Protecting your intellectual...
5 ways your trademark can be violated
The importance of a trademark when doing business cannot be overstated. It serves as a cornerstone of brand identity, differentiation and consumer trust. Without proper protection, trademark violation can cause irreparable harm to your brand, potentially resulting in...
How might your employees breach their employment contracts?
The foundation of any successful employer-employee relationship is trust. This trust is generally built initially upon a clear understanding of expectations outlined in a legally binding employment contract. However, even in the most well-defined agreements,...
The importance of protecting intellectual property
In 1597, Francis Bacon stated that knowledge itself is power. In today's global economy, that phrase has never been more true. Innovation and creativity are crucial to a business's success. Therefore, it only makes sense that companies protect all intellectual...
Should you prohibit office dating?
It is not illegal for coworkers to date. However, business owners may decide to ban office dating in their personal conduct policies. Employees should be informed of such a policy at the very beginning, so they can decide if they want to take the job and abide by it....
Inclusivity and a neurodivergent workplace
According to one 2018 report from Deloitte — a professional consulting firm — organizations that promote an inclusive employee culture had six times the agility and innovation of companies with a less inclusive workforce. To fully understand how that might affect your...
Tips for defending against a wrongful termination lawsuit
When an employee files a wrongful termination lawsuit against your company, it could open up your business to various risks. The consequences of being on the wrong side of the law can be dire, from financial penalties like back wages, damages and legal fees, to...
How at-will employment laws affect wrongful termination claims
Ideally, an employment arrangement is mutually-beneficial. Both parties derive something of value from the agreement. The worker obtains a new job with the training, compensation and connections that come with that position. The employer benefits from someone's labor...
What is “fair use” in a copyright infringement defense?
Intellectual property (IP) is a work or creation, such as a logo, design, name, code or image that has legal rights that protect creators from having their materials stolen. An IP can be registered with a copyright, trademark or patent. Each of these options gives an...