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Moss S.
Over 30 years of experience practicing commercial real estate and complex business litigation law.
Elizabeth W.
Liz is an experienced insurance professional, having worked with carriers and brokers for over 10 years. She can review or draft a variety of commercial agreements and is here to help your business. Specialties include: Master Service Agreements, business process outsourcing, marketing and partnership agreements, broker agreements, business associate agreements, and NDAs.
Nicholas M.
Nicholas Matlach is a cybersecurity expert (CISSP) and an attorney who is dedicated to helping small businesses succeed. He is a client-focused professional who has a deep understanding of the challenges that small businesses face in the digital age. He also provides legal counsel to small businesses on a variety of issues, including formation, intellectual property, contracts, and employment law.
Paul M.
Transactional attorney and corporate in house counsel for 15 years. Draft all types of contracts and employment agreements.
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Dolan W.
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Thomas D.
I graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School. Upon graduation, I went to McDermott, Will & Emery in Chicago and practiced corporate, real estate and tax law. I then joined Godfrey & Kahn where I became a shareholder in the real estate group, head of real estate lending and continued to practice corporate law. At these firms, I received excellent training and represented some of the largest and most innovative clients in the US. After practicing law for 15 years, I founded a real estate development company. I built a multi-million dollar company and developed many significant projects. I sold the company and was recruited for senior positions by two other real estate companies. I continued to hone my legal skills at these companies by negotiating and drafting countless documents for my businesses. The combination of my legal and business experience helps me foster the growth of clients' businesses, solve their problems and guide them through difficult matters.
September 10, 2024
Antonio P.
At Pishvai Law, Tony's attention to detail and deep community roots define his practice. A lifelong Fort Wayne native, Tony returned home after attending law school in Atlanta, Georgia, emphasizing his commitment to serving his community firsthand. As a solo practitioner, Tony offers a level of personalized service and dedication unmatched by larger firms. With a focus on tailored solutions and individualized attention, Tony ensures that each client receives the care they deserve. Whether you're facing a complex legal matter or seeking guidance, Tony is dedicated to providing the support and expertise you need to navigate your case with confidence.
September 19, 2024
Andrew G.
Mr. Goodwin is an experienced transactional attorney, with experience working both for a large law firm and as in-house counsel for a leading global healthcare system.
September 14, 2024
Sharon H.
Experienced IP and business attorney dedicated to helping clients protect their assets and grow their businesses.
September 15, 2024
Julie H.
I am an employment attorney with almost 6 years of practice. I have defended and advised small and large companies on various employment issues. I have also helped companies in over 10 different states. I also have expertise helping with general business contracts and disputes.
September 17, 2024
Elana F.
Elana Fornaro has over twenty years of experience in litigation and transactional law. A summa cum laude graduate in English from the University of Florida, and a cum laude graduate from the University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law, she is also pursuing a Master of Arts in English. She is highly skilled in research, writing and editing. Elana has worked at national law firms and served as General Counsel for Florida's second-largest judicial circuit, in which part of her duties required contract drafting, review, and contract management for contracted court employees and vendors. As a Senior Judicial Staff Attorney, she handled diverse legal matters. Her business law experience includes drafting commercial leases, operating agreements, articles of incorporation, employment contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and settlement agreements.
September 27, 2024
Jo Ann G.
Provides outside general counsel advice to corporate or individual clients with a vast range of legal and business matters. Has extensive general counsel experience in a wide range of legal areas. Has a background as an in house general counsel in the manufacturing, retail and consumer goods industries.
Intellectual Property Legal Questions and Answers
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Intellectual Property Rights Transfer Agreement
Ohio
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.
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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Trademark Application
New York
Can I trademark a phrase that includes a common word?
I am in the process of starting a small business selling handmade jewelry, and I have come up with a catchy phrase that I want to use as my brand name. However, the phrase includes a word that is commonly used in the industry. I am unsure if I can successfully trademark this phrase, as I have heard that trademarks cannot be registered for generic or descriptive terms. I would like to know if it is possible to trademark this phrase and what steps I need to take to ensure the best chance of success in the trademark application process.
Damien B.
Hello! This is Attorney Damien Bosco. My law office is in Forest Hills, Queens County, New York City. My practice covers the New York City metropolitan area and Long Island. In some situations, I also handle matters throughout New York State. If your phrase contains common jewelry terms, registering it may be challenging. One suggestion is to check the USPTO Database for similar trademarks. If other businesses have brands using the same common word in their brand name, that could give an indication that you may still be able to use it in your brand name. Nonexclusive use means that the word or phrase can be used by other parties and is not solely owned or controlled by the trademark holder. Consult with a trademark attorney for guidance on the registration process and the viability of your chosen phrase.
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Intellectual Property Rights Transfer Agreement
Ohio
Can you explain the process and legal requirements for transferring intellectual property rights from one party to another?
I recently started a small software development company with a partner, and we have been working on a project together for the past few months. We have created a unique software algorithm that we believe has significant commercial potential. However, due to personal circumstances, my partner has decided to leave the company and has expressed interest in transferring their intellectual property rights to me. I want to ensure that the transfer is done legally and that I have full ownership and control over the intellectual property moving forward. Can you please explain the process and legal requirements involved in transferring intellectual property rights from one party to another?
Eugene S.
I can do that. I am an IP lawyer over 20 years experience in this area. I work on SAAS and similar agreements daily.
Intellectual Property
Trademark
Massachusetts
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.
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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Joint Agreement
California
Can a JV hold patents?
I am currently exploring the possibility of forming a joint venture (JV) with another company in my industry. As part of our business plan, we are considering the development of new products and technologies that may be patentable. However, I am unsure if a JV has the legal capacity to hold patents and protect our intellectual property rights. Therefore, I would like to seek advice from a lawyer on this matter.
Jane D.
As a legal entity, a joint venture (JV) can own a patent. Given the temporary nature of JVs and the fact that there will be multiple owners of any patents, there is a complex mix of intellectual property (IP) ownership rights, dispute resolution, and enforcement issues that need to be agreed upon in order to properly protect everyone's intellectual property rights. Consideration will need to be given to what IP ownership and rights will look like during and after the JV and it may be easier to have both companies listed as the patent authors for inventions from the outset (versus naming the JV as the author). A joint IP agreement is the best solution to outline the rights of each party, the process for developing patentable technologies sufficient to be a patent author, filing and prosecuting patents, and future licensing and exploitation of the patent.
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