New York Business Litigation Blog
How to ensure that a non-compete agreement holds up in New York
Your company probably has intellectual property or trade secrets that help make it profitable or competitive. There are likely other businesses in New York that would love to know your recipe for chicken soup or your process for curing high-gloss paint on classic...
How do courts determine patent infringement?
Patent infringement is a serious matter. Entrepreneurs and designers put in hard work with the hope that their device or method will lead to a significant sale or regularly sustainable profits. If you have a patented device, you own the rights to that device. No one...
Understanding the statute of limitations for breach of contract
When your business enters into an agreement with another business, you both have obligations you must uphold. Even if you make good on your end, the other business may not provide the services or goods they promised. In this case, their actions constitute a breach of...
Fashion Nova fights against Versace copyright claims
Jennifer Lopez wore a sheer Versace jungle dress with a plunging neckline to the 2000 Grammys. The dress has become an icon in American fashion. It became so famous that it spurred on the creation of Google Images. The actress and singer wore a reimagined version at...
How to avoid creating misleading ads
These days, we are exposed to advertisements almost everywhere. Advertisements can take many different forms – a television commercial, a celebrity’s Instagram post, or a pop-up on a web page. Ads are meant to attract consumers to your business or product and provide...
Don’t let others take advantage of your original ideas
Intellectual properties are incredible valuable assets for any company or individual and should be protected from those looking to take the ideas and concepts for their own gain. If your business is facing a situation of intellectual property dispute, having the...
New York hospital group reaches agreement in contract dispute
For healthcare groups, many employ those who are a part of a union. The union functions as a spokesperson for the employees as a whole, especially in instances of employment disputes. Recently, a group of hospitals in New York, including some of the largest private...
Fraud during contract negotiations can hurt a business
Rarely do organizations agree to terms with their partners, vendors and other associates on the first pass of review over new contracts. In fact, a New York business may go through numerous iterations of an agreement before it is ready to sign off on it and bind...
What is trade dress and how does federal law protect it?
Many New York companies have trademarks that help define the company's identity to consumers and the public. In addition to trademarks, many companies also have a unique trade dress that also helps to define the company. One may wonder: What is trade dress and how is...
Checklist for a Manhattan asset purchase and sale agreement
When a Manhattan business owner decides to sell their business, or alternatively, if they decide to purchase another business, there are a number of ways such a deal could be structured. One way is the purchase and sale of a company's stock. Another way is an asset...
