New York residents may be aware of the general rule of copyrights-once work is created, the author of the work becomes the copyright holder. This means they hold the rights that a copyright holder has and it is their exclusive property. However, they may not be aware...
Month: September 2016
Similarly named company faces claim of copyright infringement
Coming up with an idea can be the pathway to a lucrative career. With the number of people in New York who set out to start a business, market it and sell merchandise linked to it, it is inevitable that there will be accusations of trademark misappropriation,...
Employers might benefit from balanced non-compete agreements
Employers in New York likely receive many resumes throughout the year and they select only a few people for interviews from those CVs. Usually, multiple interviews follow and screenings take place before an employee is selected, one who will hopefully enrich the...
Resolving domain name squabbles
The Internet has been something of the Wild West as many register domain names hoping to cash in down the road. Recently, National Public Radio reported on a domain squatter who bought clintonkaine.com to market his political fan fiction. He sold the domain to the...
Employers might benefit from balanced noncompete agreement
Employers in New York likely receive many resumes throughout the year and they select only a few people for interviews from those CVs. Usually, multiple interviews follow and screenings take place before an employee is selected, one who enrich the working environment....
Experienced representation when protecting intellectual property
Any creative mind is proud of the entities they create. With that pride comes a desire to protect the ideas and concepts so that proper credit and ownership is recognized. However, proper protection of a creative concept or idea can be a world apart from the creative...
Successful negotiation may help avoid employment litigation
In today's competitive job market, New York residents probably consider themselves lucky if they are called for an interview after dropping off their resume to an employer. After countless interviews, when a prospective employee receives an offer, they may be inclined...
Options for remedies in a breach of contract case
Contracts form the crux of business and employment relationships in New York. When two parties enter into a contract they outline and understand the obligations and responsibilities each party has towards one another, each intending to fulfill it to the best of their...
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