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Avoid getting overwhelmed when starting a business
You have a great idea and now you want to start a business, so you turn on your computer and Google how to start a...
Overnight success years in the making.
A lot of people think I was an overnight success, but I was an opening act for three or four years, and then I signed...
Your employees come first, not your customers.
An employee's motivation is a direct result of the sum of interactions with his or her manager. - Bob Nelson The Customer May Be Wrong...
Do I need to visit your IP firm's office to get started?
We live in a virtual world Why should you be limited to the attorneys that live within driving distance from you? Hire the best, not...
Am I a Micro Entity, Small Entity, or Large Entity?
Different costs depending on the size of your business The USPTO charges different fees depending on the size of your business. The USPTO wants to...
Can I prepare and file my own patent/trademark/copyright?
The real question is not can you, but should you? Having an intellectual property (IP) attorney prepare a patent/trademark/copyright application can be a large financial...
What to do when you get a cease and desist letter?
Fear or Anger These are the two emotions usually felt when you receive a letter that is addressed to you by a lawyer you’ve never...
Can small businesses compete with Goliaths?
Every business has their Goliaths Almost every small business faces a Goliath. Sometimes the company is founded to take on a Goliath, sometimes the Goliath...