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Davis S. - Intellectual Property Lawyer in Minnesota
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August 16, 2020

Davis S.

Founder
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Minneapolis, MN
23 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MN
Mitchell Hamline School of Law

Davis founded DLO in 2010 after nearly a decade of practicing in the corporate department of a larger law firm. Armed with this experience and knowledge of legal solutions used by large entities, Davis set out to bring the same level of service to smaller organizations and individuals. The mission was three-fold: provide top-notch legal work, charge fair prices for it, and never stop evolving to meet the changing needs of clients. Ten years and more than 1000 clients later, Davis is proud of the assistance DLO provides for companies large and small, and the expanding service they now offer for individuals and families.

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Michael C. - Intellectual Property Lawyer in Minnesota
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May 12, 2023

Michael C.

Attorney and Business Consultant
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Fayetteville, AR
18 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MN AR
Brigham Young University

I offer top-tier legal expertise in startups, corporate governance, and general legal research. As a professor and published author, I have established myself as a legal expert, writer, and scholar. My strong research skills and innovative thinking make me a highly capable business consultant, legal adviser, and copywriter. Currently licensed to practice in Minnesota and Arkansas. Recent freelance projects include business plans, contract drafting, legal advisory memoranda, due diligence, pre-trial motion practice, and discovery review.

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Deanna M. - Intellectual Property Lawyer in Minnesota
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July 28, 2023

Deanna M.

Attorney
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Raleigh, North Carolina
8 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MN NC
Ave Maria School of Law

I have had the opportunity to experience the legal industry in a private setting and public sector, representing individuals, companies of all sizes, as well as the Government. As a strong leader, I take pride in continuously tackling new challenges and learning as much as possible, always finding answers and delivering results to my clients. I received my JD from Ave Maria School of Law in Naples, Florida and went on to pass the Uniform Bar Exam. I am currently licensed in Minnesota and North Carolina. I have experience in real estate law, estate planning, contract law, family law, criminal law, and more.

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Michael B. - Intellectual Property Lawyer in Minnesota
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October 30, 2020

Michael B.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Illinois
16 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MN IL, WI
University of the Pacific

Michael has extensive experience advising companies from start-ups to established publicly-traded companies . He has represented businesses in a wide array of fields IT consulting, software solutions, web design/ development, financial services, SaaS, data storage, and others. Areas of expertise include contract drafting and negotiation, terms of use, business structuring and funding, company and employee policies, general transactional issues as well as licensing and regulatory compliance. His prior experience before entering private practice includes negotiating sales contracts for a Fortune 500 healthcare company, as well as regulatory compliance contracts for a publicly traded dental manufacturer. Mr. Brennan firmly believes that every business deserves a lawyer that is both responsive and dependable, and he strives to provide that type of service to every client.

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Namrita N. - Intellectual Property Lawyer in Minnesota
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August 18, 2021

Namrita N.

Attorney at Law
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Plano, TX
6 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MN TX
Mitchell Hamline School of Law

Retired Dentist transitioned to Law, with a special interest in Commercial Real Estate, Startup businesses, Asset Purchase Agreements, and Employment Contracts. I love to help dentists and physicians with legal issues pertaining to licensing, credentialing, employment, and general business-legal questions.

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Yoko T. - Intellectual Property Lawyer in Minnesota
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July 22, 2020
Maury B. - Intellectual Property Lawyer in Minnesota
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September 2, 2020

Maury B.

Senior Counsel
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Minneapolis, MN
35 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MN WI
Mitchell Hamline School of Law

Respected, driven, ethical, and high energy legal and business professional with strong focus on litigation, contracts and compliance issues. Critical management experience includes client development, developing core initiatives, and forecasting risk in major corporations. Strong legal research, analytical and problem solving skills with demonstrated adaptability in a multifaceted legal practice including delivering high value results in a Fortune 10 environment. Core competencies include: Tactical and strategic legal direction and support to clients which includes contract negotiation, drafting and review, business planning, and a passion for relationship management. Excellent legal research, writing, analytical and problem solving skills including legal training and compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate policies. Coordinates with in-house legal and business resources for team building with excellent verbal communication skills, coaching, and leadership.

Lyndsey G. - Intellectual Property Lawyer in Minnesota
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October 30, 2020

Lyndsey G.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Roseville, MN
12 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MN
Mitchell Hamline College of Law

Attorney of 6 years with experience evaluating and drafting contracts, formation document, and policies and procedures in multiple industries. Expanded to estate planning last year.

Morgan N. - Intellectual Property Lawyer in Minnesota
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March 24, 2023

Morgan N.

Attorney
Free Consultation
North Dakota and Minnesota
5 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MN ND
Mitchell Hamline School of Law

Morgan is a real estate attorney with six years of experience in residential, land, and commercial real estate transactions. He has experience assisting municipalities, businesses, buyers and sellers in real estate related matters. He has worked on various projects including purchase agreements, contract for deed, easements, mortgages, access agreements, contract/lease review and also title review. Prior to entering private practice, Morgan was a Realtor and assisted buyers and sellers in residential sales and closing services. Morgan provides proactive, responsive and dependable work to each client and project.

Noelle S. - Intellectual Property Lawyer in Minnesota
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August 3, 2023
Christopher L. - Intellectual Property Lawyer in Minnesota
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September 6, 2023

Christopher L.

Business Lawyer
Free Consultation
Minneapolis, MN, United States
15 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MN
New England School of Law

I have worked in banking, financial technology and technology as a legal and compliance executive who negotiates and drafts contracts, ensures products and services comply with applicable regulations, implements policies and procedures, oversees litigation, and manages corporate governance programs.

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Intellectual Property Legal Questions and Answers

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Independent Contractor Agreement

North Carolina

Asked on Nov 10, 2023

How to address IP rights in contractor agreements?

I am an entrepreneur who has recently started a business and is looking to hire independent contractors to help with my operations. I want to make sure that I have a clear understanding of the Intellectual Property rights associated with this agreement, so that I can ensure that any IP created by the contractors is legally protected.

N'kia N.

Answered Nov 14, 2023

A business has multiple options for protecting its intellectual property when working with an independent contractor. For a few examples: 1. A "work made for hire" agreement or clause can establish that the business is the owner of intellectual property that the independent contractor creates. 2. A confidentiality or non-disclosure agreement or clause can require the independent contractor to maintain the confidentiality (and limit or prohibit the independent contractor's disclosure) of the business' confidential or proprietary information. This can include the business' trade secrets (one type of intellectual property), as well as other information that might not rise to the level of trade secrets. 3. A non-competition agreement or clause can prohibit the independent contractor from using, or allowing someone else to use, the business' intellectual property to compete with the business. An independent contractor agreement with intellectual property considerations could implicate various federal and state-specific laws. A knowledgeable North Carolina attorney should be able to help you with an independent contractor agreement that complies with all the applicable laws. To ensure that you have a clear understanding of the intellectual property rights associated with your independent contractor agreement, you should consult with a knowledgeable attorney.

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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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Patent Application

Virginia

Asked on Mar 11, 2023

I have a dresser I made, I understand one can not copyright a dresser.my dresser I want to get a design copyright.

I have a dresser I made, I like the design of the dresser. I would like to get a design copyright if I can.

Jane C.

Answered Mar 14, 2023

You will need a design patent

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Intellectual Property

Trademark Cease And Desist

California

Asked on Nov 3, 2024

Can I ignore a cease and desist letter for trademark infringement if I believe my use of the mark is fair use?

I recently received a cease and desist letter from a company claiming that my use of their trademark in my blog posts constitutes trademark infringement. However, I am using the mark in a descriptive manner to criticize and comment on their products, which I believe falls under fair use. I am unsure of how to proceed and whether I can ignore the cease and desist letter without facing legal consequences.

Dolan W.

Answered Dec 3, 2024

Hello! Thank you for posting this question. In your case, the other party may claim that you are infringing on their trademark, but proving it is a different case. The Lanham Act provides for a cause of action for infringement of both registered and unregistered trademarks. (15 USC Section 1114(1)(a); 15 USC Section 1125(a)(1)A).)  The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has laid out some elements to help determine whether it creates an infringement lawsuit. 1. The complaining party has to prove they have a valid, protectable trademark and that they own that trademark; 2. The complaining party must prove that a mark is similar, and it was used without the consent of the moving party in a manner that is likely to cause confusion among ordinary consumers as to the source, sponsorship, affiliation, or approval of the goods.  The likelihood of confusion can occur at the time of the sale, when there is initial interest by a consumer, or even after the sale, if the confusion causes a consumer to no longer buy a service or product connected to the mark. The court considers things like the strength of the original mark, whether you are using it for some fair use purpose, the similarity, the proximity of the products and marketing channels, whether there’s actual confusion, the defendant’s intent, the quality of respective products, and the sophistication of the customers. (Polaroid Corp. v. Polard Elecs. Corp. 287, F.2d. 492, 495 (2d Cir. 1961.) So what this means is that it'd have to be litigated, but you can argue you are not trying to sell products or services using their mark, but rather you are using it for some other purpose, such as to educate people about their business practices. Best of luck!

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Intellectual Property Rights Transfer Agreement

Ohio

Asked on Aug 22, 2024

Can I transfer the intellectual property rights of a product I developed to another person?

I recently developed a new product and have obtained intellectual property rights for it. However, due to personal circumstances, I am considering transferring these rights to another person. I want to know if it is legally possible to transfer the intellectual property rights of my product to someone else and what the process and implications of such a transfer would be.

Melissa G.

Answered Sep 10, 2024

A person that owns the intellectual property rights in a product (i.e., the IP owner) can transfer all rights of ownership to another party. You would need to enter into an Intellectual Property Transfer/Assignment Agreement. This agreement would transfer the intellectual property ownership of the product from you to the other party. This is a permanent transfer and you would not have any further rights to the intellectual property in the product once the agreement was signed.

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