- Business FormationThe average business owner may find it difficult to distinguish between the different types of business entities and to determine which is right for your business model. The short answer is that there is no one-size-fits-all solution – each type of organization has its advantages and disadvantages. The decision should be made after reviewing the tradeoffs to determine what works best for your particular situation. Consulting various professionals, particularly your attorney and accountant, can give you information that can help you make the decision.
- Business DisputesDisclaimer: This site serves as a free information source for people who wish to learn more about business law at both a state and federal level. The information contained throughout this website is not legal advice, is not to be acted on as such, may not be current, and is subject to change without notice. For those seeking legal advice please consult with an attorney.
- Trade SecretsA trade secret is confidential business information that creates a competitive edge against competitors. These include manufacturing, industrial and commercial secrets, such as sales methods, distribution methods, consumer profiles, advertising strategies, lists of suppliers and clients, and manufacturing processes. What constitutes a trade secret is not always clear and usually depends on the individual circumstances; however, clear violations in trade secret protection are commercial or industrial espionage, breach of contract and breach of confidence. It is extremely important that appropriate measures are taken to ensure the secrecy of your business’s valuable information and any damages you can recover for violations. There are specific steps you can take so that your valuable time, money and energy spent developing your secrets are never wasted.
- Intellectual PropertyCopyright is a form of intellectual property law that protects original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works. Artistic works include poetry, novels, movies, songs, and computer software. Architecture is visual art that enjoys copyright protection. Copyright does not protect facts, discoveries, ideas, systems, or methods of operation, although it may protect the way these things are expressed. Chapter 13 of the Copyright Law protects original designs of vessel hulls.
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