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Jun242019

Understanding plant patents

Many in Sacramento might think that your work in botany or horticulture might preclude you from ever having to worry about patent law. Yet if…

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Jun082019

Major retailer sued by NBA star over logo

California businesses or individuals who hold intellectual property know how important protecting those assets can be to their future and to other entities with whom…

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Jun062019

Game show news leak could involve legal consequences

A 35-year-old sports gambler won over $2 million during a 33-game streak on the quiz show “Jeopardy!” Earlier this week, an episode of the popular…

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May272019

Lawsuit involves mutual accusations of trade secret theft

A highly skilled worker for a technology company leaves to start a new, competing business. The former employer sues the one-time employee, now competitor, for…

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May242019

Comic book cover draws ire of California-based publisher

California-based DC Comics has been publishing comic books and graphic novels featuring the character Wonder Woman for over 70 years. In the interest of protecting…

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May222019

Can I pass my patent to my heirs?

If you work hard enough on an invention that you secure a patent for it, then you obviously want to protect it at all costs.…

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May092019

Why is it so hard to protect IP on the internet?

Californian entrepreneurs and business owners like you have a much wider audience now than anyone who came before. The age of the internet has brought…

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May062019

Can trademark infringement jeopardize your business?

When starting a small business, you may have designed a logo, brand or symbol to represent your company. You may have registered your trademark with…

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Apr302019

Fan fiction often violates copyrights

Writing fan fiction is a popular hobby in California and most other areas of the country. While many writers create fan stories for personal enjoyment,…

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Apr162019

Why are trade secrets so valuable?

If you own a business in California, you may have something very valuable within your organization that qualifies as a trade secret. If you do,…

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