U.S. CUSTOMS: Your Intellectual Property Sentinel
Alan M. Kindred of Buchalter Nemer
Most businesses know that their most valuable assets are their intellectual property - their trademarks, service marks, trade names, patents, copyrights and trade secrets. It is wise to invest in the registration of trademarks and service marks, the registration of copyrights, and in obtaining patents, because when intellectual property owners do so, they obtain legal benefits which can significantly increase the overall value of their business' assets.
Doing Business in Hawaii
Stubenberg & Durrett LLP
FORMS OF BUSINESS (a) Sole Proprietorship. A business owned and managed by a single individual. It is the simpl.
U.S. Customs and Protection of Intellectual Property Rights
US Customs Service
This guide provides an overview to basic intellectual property rights and how the U.S. Customs Service can help in the protection of those rights.
The Proper Selection, Use and Protection of Trademarks, Corporate Names, and Trade Names in the U.S.
Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC
I. Trademarks, Corporate Names and Trade Names Are Different A. Basic Differences With many businesses, names a.
WTO & Its Impact On China's Retail and Franchise Industries
Ron Rongwei Cai of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Prior to China's entry into WTO, foreign investments were severely restricted from providing retail services in China for both their own proprietary operations and for third parties. The PRC retail sector was first opened to foreign investment with the promulgation of the Official Reply to Utilizing Foreign Investment in Commercial Retail issued by the State Council in July, 1992.
PYA: Protect Your Assets
Nicholas C. York of Arter & Hadden LLP
This article reviews the various ways a company can protect it's assets through non-competition agreements, trademark registration, patent and copyright protection.
Naming Your Company
Judith A. Silver of Coollawyer.com
Naming your company is an important task. Good branding dictates that names convey who you are and what you provide. In addition, there are a host of legal considerations to picking a name.
Section-by-Section Analysis of the 1997 Fast Track Bill
State Department
Analysis of the 1997 Fast Track Bill from the United States Department of State which deals with negotiation of trade agreements by the President.
Protecting a Valuable Asset--Your Business Name
Paula H. Krone of Law Office of Paula H. Krone
How important is it to protect one's business name? For many companies, the business name is what turns people .
The World Trade Organization and United States Trade Policy
State Department
Publication from the United States Department of State regarding the World Trade Organization and United States trade policy.
FAQ: Trade Agreements/Preferential Duty Programs
Gatti & Associates
What is Fast Track Authority? What is a Regional Trade Agreement (RTA)? What forms of economic integration are .
New Polish Language Act
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
This article reviews the Act on the Polish Language of October 7, 1999 which will impact agreements relative to transactions to be conducted in Poland.