Posts By David M. Kleiman
Statement Of Use Deadlines
THE DEADLINE TO FILE A STATEMENT OF USE FOR U.S. INTENT-TO-USE TRADEMARK REGISTRATION APPLICATIONS In an intent-to-use application to register a trademark, service mark, collective mark, or certification [...]
Business Planning
The Importance Of Business Planning David Kleiman explains in the video portion of this post why information from the business planning process is needed to establish a good legal [...]
Founder Agreements
The Importance Of A Founder Agreement About Founders Agreements One of the first steps for individuals working together as co-owners of a contemplated new business is to enter into a [...]
Trademark Opposition Proceedings
A trademark opposition is a type of litigation proceeding that happens in the United States Patent & Trademark Office ("USPTO") between a party who has applied [...]
Copyright Fair Use
The fair use doctrine of U.S. copyright law limits the exclusive rights of copyright owners. Learn about the four non-exclusive factors considered when determining whether use of a copyrighted work by another qualifies as a fair use under the law.
The Attorney-Client Privilege
The attorney-client privilege is a powerful legal tool that can help you get the most out the attorney-client relationship. Learn the essentials about this important privilege here.
Freedom Of Expression – Web Design
The U.S. Supreme court issued a decision holding that website design is protected expression, and that a State may not use a public accommodation anti-discrimination law to penalize a web design business that refuses to produce websites depicting same sex marriage.
Trade Secret Protection
Ideas are a form of information. Protecting a valuable idea for a new product, business, or service means treating it as a trade secret in the beginning. Learn how to in this expert law tip.
An Overview of California’s Right of Publicity Law
California's right of publicity law is designed to protect individuals from having aspects of their identities used for commercial purposes without their prior consent. A business should be careful to acquire proof of such prior consent before making use of an aspect of an individual's identity for commercial purposes.