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Michael W. - Intellectual Property Lawyer in Maryland
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July 13, 2020

Michael W.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Columbia, MD
15 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MD
Georgetown University Law Center

Graduate of Georgetown Law (J.D. and LL.M in Taxation) Injury Claims Adjuster before law school for top insurer Eight plus years of legal experience Past roles: Associate at premier boutique law firm in the DC metro area Policy Associate at a large academic and research institution Solo Practice Areas of Expertise: Contracts Business Formation Trusts and Estates Demand Letters Entertainment Transactions

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
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"Michael was great to work with, professional and responsive. He hit the deadline and delivered the required document for me. Highly recommend both him and Contracts Counsel!"

Julian H. - Intellectual Property Lawyer in Maryland
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July 14, 2020

Julian H.

Business Attorney
Free Consultation
Baltimore, MD
24 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MD
Howard University School of Law

I am a business attorney with years of experience advising individual entrepreneurs and small businesses on issues ranging from entity selection/formation to employment law compliance, to intellectual property protection and exploitation. I often act as General Counsel for my clients fulfilling the legal function as part of a team of managers. I look forward to learning more about your business and how I may be of assistance.

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"Julian was stellar - speedy and informative. Will absolutely hire him for future projects."

Roman V. - Intellectual Property Lawyer in Maryland
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Roman V.

Trademark Attorney
Free Consultation
Milwaukee, WI
12 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MD
Marquette University Law School

I'm an experienced trademark attorney and enjoy helping clients protect and grow their brand names through trademark registration and enforcement. I've worked with a wide variety of clients in different industries, including e-commerce, software as a service (SaaS), and consumer goods, to register trademarks for product names, logos, and slogans, both in the US and abroad.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
5.0

"Roman was very helpful and responsive in submitting my companies trademark."

Cecilia O. - Intellectual Property Lawyer in Maryland
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January 31, 2022

Cecilia O.

Contracts Attorney
Free Consultation
San Antonio
19 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MD CT
Ghana School of Law

With 15 years of extensive transactional/contracts experience reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts including a wide variety of purchase orders and contracts and non-disclosure agreements (NDA), I believe I can immediately contribute to the continued success of your team. I have been commended for a range of valuable skills—excellent contract management and contract administration, legal research, risk analysis, drafting and negotiations, and strategic thinking. I have worked as a legal consultant for 10+ years and I have reviewed over 7,500 contracts through this position. Contracts I have reviewed include but not limited to purchase orders, commercial and construction contracts, equipment rental agreements, non-disclosure, confidentiality, vendor agreements, service agreements, site access agreements, international agreements, request for proposals (RFP), bids and government contracts. These experiences have enabled me to master the ability to work independently and expeditiously to identify and assess issues and provide legally sound recommendations, consistent with good business practices. I have led teams (sales, insurance and management) to successfully negotiate contract terms with customers. Effective Communicator and Negotiator. I am a people person, and for the past 13 years, I have acquired excellent oral and written communication skills that enable me to interact and negotiate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. I am a self-starter with a strong work ethic. I have a high degree of resourcefulness, diligence, and dependability. Most important, I adapt to changing priorities quickly, thriving in an environment with high volume and short turnaround deadlines. My experience over the years allows me to transfer my skills to all types of contracts to meet the client’s needs. I am hopeful to provide similar legal expertise, effective contract administration and leadership to your organization. It would be a pleasure to meet within the next few weeks and discuss how my qualifications, experience, and capabilities will best fit the needs of your outfit.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
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"Cecilia was great to work with. She had knowledge on our project and I would not hesitate to work with her again."

Michael T. - Intellectual Property Lawyer in Maryland
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June 13, 2022

Michael T.

Lawyer
Free Consultation
Fairfax, Virginia
36 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MD DC, VA
College of William and Mary

I have been in practice since 1990 and practice in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. I am an experienced litigator and look forward to resolving your legal questions as efficiently as possible.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
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"Easy to work with. Great communication. Helped steer us in the right direction to make sure we filed the right document for our needs."

Thomas G. - Intellectual Property Lawyer in Maryland
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January 27, 2023

Thomas G.

Real Estate Attorney
Free Consultation
Chevy Chase, MD
24 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MD DC
University of Maryland School of Law

https://www.tgravelylaw.com/

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
5.0

"Thomas was great to work with. He was easy to communicate with and helped ensure I got a fair contract for my commercial lease. I highly recommend Thomas to anyone."

O.T. W. - Intellectual Property Lawyer in Maryland
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March 8, 2023

O.T. W.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Washington, DC
11 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MD NY
Texas Southern University - Thurgood Marshall School of Law

Hi, my name is O.T. and I own The Walker Collective, a law firm that caters to the contractual, intellectual property, and business formation needs of creative entrepreneurs and small business owners. I am licensed to practice in Maryland and New York.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
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"O.T was very personable, knowledgable, and resourceful. Would definitely use her again!"

Max M. - Intellectual Property Lawyer in Maryland
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July 12, 2021

Max M.

Business Attorney
Free Consultation
Baltimore, Maryland
19 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MD
Georgetown University Law Center

Business attorney with a focus on the health care sector, bringing Biglaw experience in multi-million dollar mergers and acquisitions, financings, and general corporate counsel work to the small firm space. I now help startups and growing companies access the same level of sophistication and strategic guidance typically reserved for large institutions.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
5.0

"Overall, Max M. did a great job compiling the demand letter. He was very thorough in requesting documentation, responding to questions promptly, and producing the letter. He provided reasonable explanations for the tone that he used along with recommendations for when to send it and what to demand. Additionally, he was very responsive and updated the draft promptly after feedback was provided. There were some minor grammatical errors present, but as Max M. provided me with a word document, I was able to easily rectify those."

Sara S. - Intellectual Property Lawyer in Maryland
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July 14, 2023

Sara S.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Washington, District of Columbia
6 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MD DC, PA
American University Washington College of Law

With over eleven years of intellectual property experience, I’m happy to work on your contract problem. I am very diligent and enjoy meeting tight deadlines. Drafting memoranda, business transactional documents, termination notices, demand letters, licenses and letter agreements are all in my wheelhouse! Working in a variety of fields, from construction to pharmaceutical, I enjoy resolving any disputes that come across my desk. I will prioritize your project, big or small. Please be ready and prepared with all relevant documentation so we can get started as soon as you click HIRE! Hourly rate projects will be billed hourly in accordance with the timesheet. Flat rate projects will be billed in segments. Choosing an hourly or flat rate is up to you. Absolutely no refunds.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
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"Sara was responsive and knowledgeable about prenup specifics. Thank you so much!"

Sean D. - Intellectual Property Lawyer in Maryland
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January 26, 2021

Sean D.

Business Attorney
Free Consultation
Elkridge, Maryland
28 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MD
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law

Accomplished and results-driven business attorney with extensive experience in commercial real estate / project finance, commercial transactions, and entity formations, that possesses a winning blend of subject matter expertise, skill in client relationship management, and practical experience. Leverages a unique mix of legal, strategic, and analytical expertise that consistently meets and surpasses client expectations. Specialties: Commercial Real Estate Law, Contract Negotiation, Entity Formation, Joint Ventures, Procurement, Lease/Buy/Sell Transactions, Business Consultations, Team Leadership, and Economic Development

Harrison K. - Intellectual Property Lawyer in Maryland
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November 17, 2021

Harrison K.

Attorney and Executive
Free Consultation
Los Angeles
31 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MD CA
California Western School of Law

Harrison Kordestani is an executive with over twenty-five years experience in entertainment and media, energy, technologies, and start-ups. Mr. Kordestani has also developed a specialized legal and strategic consulting practice representing select entertainment, oil and gas, mortgage lending, and technology start-up clientele. He is also deeply passionate about new technologies and has also actively worked in building companies in the video-on-demand, wearable tech, information of things, demand prediction and app-marketing spaces. As an attorney, Mr. Kordestani's focus has been on transactional drafting and negotiation and providing ongoing legal counsel, corporate compliance, and contract interpretation to numerous private individuals as well as companies in varied fields.

Christopher M. - Intellectual Property Lawyer in Maryland
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May 22, 2023

Christopher M.

Owner of The McKenna Law Group, LLC
Free Consultation
Frederick, Maryland
23 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MD VA
University of Richmond, TC Williams School of Law

Skilled and experienced business attorney with vast experience in a wide array of commercial contracts. Strong emphasis on the lodging and hospitality practice field, including real estate acquisition and disposition, management agreements, franchise agreements, design & construction contracting and finance.

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Intellectual Property Legal Questions and Answers

Intellectual Property

Video License Agreement

Maryland

Asked on Aug 16, 2024

Can I use a video licensed under a Creative Commons license for commercial purposes?

I am a small business owner planning to create an advertisement for my product, and I found a video on a platform that is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial license. While I understand that the license allows for non-commercial use, I am unsure if I can use this video in a commercial context without violating the terms of the license. I want to ensure that I am legally using the video and not infringing on any rights or facing potential legal consequences.

Haroldo M.

Answered Sep 18, 2024

Hi. If the Creative Commons License that you mentioned (CC BY-NC 4.0) does not allow for commercial usage, using that content commercially would violate the license. If you tranform the work sufficiently, you could potentially use it without violating the terms of the license.

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Intellectual Property

Trademark Assignment Agreement

Maryland

Asked on Dec 25, 2024

Can a trademark assignment agreement be used to transfer ownership of a trademark from one company to another?

I am part of a small startup company that has recently entered into a partnership with a larger corporation. As part of this partnership, we have agreed to transfer ownership of our trademark to the larger corporation. We have been advised to use a trademark assignment agreement for this purpose, but I want to ensure that this is the correct legal document to use and that it will effectively transfer ownership of the trademark to the new company.

Roman V.

Answered Jan 24, 2025

Hello, I'd be glad to review the details of the trademark assignment and confirm it properly transfers ownership of your trademark. As a trademark attorney, I have helped clients in similar situations both draft trademark assignments and record them with the USPTO to ensure that the trademark reflects the right ownership information. I would be happy to have a brief free 15 minute consult call to learn more details and see how I can help. Thanks for your consideration. Best, Roman rvayner@vaynerlegal.com 414 628 9099 www.vaynerlegal.com

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Intellectual Property

Trademark Transfer Agreement

Maryland

Asked on Feb 27, 2025

Need advice on Trademark Transfer Agreement.

I recently started a small business and have developed a unique brand name and logo. I have been approached by another company expressing interest in acquiring my trademark rights through a transfer agreement. I am unfamiliar with the legal aspects of trademark transfers and would like to understand the process, potential risks, and ensure that I am adequately protecting my brand before entering into any agreement.

Roman V.

Answered Mar 14, 2025

Hello, I wanted to express my interest in helping you understand your trademark rights and the trademark transfer proposal you received. As brief background, I am a US-licensed trademark attorney and have helped clients in similar situations buy, sell, and otherwise transfer trademark rights through transfer agreements. I can also help you prepare and file a federal trademark registration to protect your unique brand name and logo throughout the US. I'd be glad to set up a brief call to learn more about your business and see how I can help. Thanks for your consideration. Best, Roman Vayner (c) 414.628.9099 (e) rvayner@vaynerlegal.com www.vaynerlegal.com VaynerLegal, LLC

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Intellectual Property

KISS Note

California

Asked on Aug 26, 2025

Can I legally use a KISS Note to protect my intellectual property?

I recently developed a new software application and I want to protect my intellectual property rights. I've heard about a KISS Note, which is a simplified form of a non-disclosure agreement, and I'm wondering if it would provide adequate legal protection for my software. I would like to know if using a KISS Note is a valid option to safeguard my intellectual property and if there are any limitations or considerations I should be aware of.

Randy M.

Answered Sep 5, 2025

You’re not the first to confuse a KISS Note with intellectual property protection, and you definitely won’t be the last. It’s a common mix-up in the startup world. But here’s the truth: A KISS Note has nothing to do with protecting your software. It’s a financing instrument created by 500 Startups, designed as an alternative to convertible notes and SAFEs for early-stage fundraising. It’s a way for investors to give you money now in exchange for equity later. It does not offer any legal protection for your code or ideas. So What Do You Actually Need to Protect Your IP? If you're building software in California, there are several key legal tools you’ll want to have in place. Start with the ones that offer immediate protection and work your way toward longer-term strategies. Always Start with NDAs If you're showing your software to anyone (whether it's a co-founder, a contractor, an investor, or a beta tester) you need a solid non-disclosure agreement in place before you share anything. It’s your first line of defense, especially if you want to preserve trade secret protection. Your NDA should spell out exactly what you consider confidential. This might include your source code, algorithms, user data, business plans, or any other proprietary information. The agreement should also state how long confidentiality lasts and what the other party can and cannot do with your information. One important note here: California law prohibits non-compete clauses under Business and Professions Code Section 16600. Do not include one in your NDA. It won't be enforceable. Instead, focus strictly on confidentiality and use limitations. Copyright is Automatic, but Registration Matters As soon as you write your code, it’s protected under federal copyright law. That protection applies to the actual expression (the specific code) not to your underlying ideas, functionality, or algorithms. Even though protection is automatic, registering with the U.S. Copyright Office gives you significant legal benefits. You can’t file a federal lawsuit without registration. And if your copyright is registered before infringement occurs, you may be eligible for statutory damages of up to $150,000 per work and recovery of attorney’s fees. The process usually costs between $65 and $85 and takes a few months. Trade Secrets Require Real Effort to Stay Protected If your software includes proprietary algorithms, confidential processes, or unique technical methods that provide a competitive edge, you may be eligible for trade secret protection under the California Uniform Trade Secrets Act. But here’s the catch. That protection only lasts as long as you actively protect the information. This includes limiting access to your source code, using secure development environments, marking documents as confidential, and having everyone involved sign NDAs. You need to treat your trade secrets like actual secrets if you want the law to do the same. Considering Patents? Proceed Carefully Software patents are complex, especially following the Supreme Court’s 2014 Alice decision. You can’t patent abstract ideas, mathematical formulas, or generic computer processes. Your software needs to solve a specific technical problem in a novel, non-obvious way or improve the functionality of a computer system itself. If you've developed something truly unique — like a new data compression algorithm, a better machine learning architecture, or a new way to optimize networking — a patent might be worth exploring. Just keep in mind that the process is expensive, often costing $10,000 to $15,000 with legal fees. It can also take several years. Many software companies choose to rely on trade secrets and copyrights instead. How to Put All of This Into Practice Begin with what you can implement right away. Create a strong NDA template and use it consistently. Register your copyright as soon as your codebase is developed enough to be meaningful. Protect your trade secrets by putting real technical and legal safeguards in place. Track your development process carefully. Version control, timestamps, and contributor logs can all serve as useful evidence in a legal dispute. If you’re working with employees or contractors in California, be especially cautious. The state has employee-friendly laws, so your contracts must clearly state that all work product belongs to your company and that all confidential information stays confidential. When Should You Talk to a Lawyer? Once you’re dealing with patents, investor negotiations, infringement threats, or user data privacy, it’s time to bring in professional legal help. These are complex areas, and the risks are too high to wing it.

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Intellectual Property

Trademark

Massachusetts

Asked on Oct 22, 2021

Can I trademark the name of my software?

Can I trademark the name of my software if the same name is already trademarked in a different country/state? I am starting up a FinTech company right now and I am trying to trademark the name of my mobile app; however, after some searching, I realized that a company in the UK has already trademarked the same name. It is also a company that makes a mobile app in the FinTech industry - just in a different area of interest. Are there any suggestions for how I would go about trademarking the name of my software, or do I have to come up with a different name?

Roman V.

Answered Nov 2, 2021

Yes, it's generally possible to trademark the name of your software, as long as it is not a generic name or descriptive of the product. You should also do a clearance search to make sure no other company is using the same or similar name for similar services. I would be glad to discuss more details and help with the trademark process. Thanks.

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