NY IP Law

Violation of Non-Disclosure Agreements: The Lessons from a Tell-All Book on Melania Trump

Good or bad publicity is still free press after all. And many PR professionals accept any form of publicity surrounding a book launch...

Protecting Trade Secrets under New York Law: NY Trade Secret Law Basics

Protecting Trade Secrets, in many cases, may be the difference between success and failure of your business in New York. The post shall...

Negotiating New York Royalty Agreements

When negotiating the use of your intellectual property, patent, or process in exchange for royalties, these three basic tips are key when...

IP Infringement vs. Fair Use? Protecting Federal Trademarks in New York State

Seems like a lot of high-profile trademark issues are happening all over New York. A recent U.S. federal matter outlines the basics of...

U.S. Patents for New York businesses

The common types of U.S. patents that are available to innovative New York entrepreneurs seeking to protect their intellectual property...

Use A Cease and Desist Letter in New York

Proper use of a cease and desist letter is the first measure a business can take to protect itself from copyright and trademark...

The Most Common Ways NY Small Businesses Land In Court & Ways To Avoid The Court Room

Everyday, New York small businesses are served with lawsuits that could have been avoided had they implemented some simple practices that...

What NYC Businesses Can Learn From The Blue Man Group Royalties Dispute

There are lessons to be learned by fledgling NYC businesses from the recent legal battle over royalties between Blue Man Group and a...

Can a Hashtag Be Registered As A Trademark?

Talking to a colleague today, we both came upon an interesting legal question: is a social media hashtag a trademark that one can...