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How Can I Protect My Intellectual Property?
24 January 2020
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How Can I Protect My Intellectual Property?
You potentially have trademarks that you use to identify and distinguish your business. Your business name, logo, labels, slogans and packaging can all be trademarks, but you must take steps to protect them. You may decide to register a trademark with the Texas Secretary of State or the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. You may have copyrights in any original works of authorship, including such things as photographs, brochures and websites. Copyright protection is particularly important if you are in a creative field. And if you have an invention, you may need to apply for a patent. We partner with specialists in these fields. If you would like to discuss any of these subjects, contact us for a free consultation.
The Process
Executing a Confidentiality Agreement
This is like dating- the parties begin to find things out about each other.
These are commonly signed before any information is given out about the Seller.
While not a “standard” form, these agreements are generally all similar.
After confidentiality agreement is signed the Buyer normally receives a significant amount of information about the Seller.
Most businesses are sold by first time sellers. This blog is intended to provide you some insight on the process of selling your business.
Lawsuits from employees
Adopt internal written policies and procedures, job descriptions, employment contracts and employee manuals and follow them even if you don't want to. Policies which are not enforced or enforced selectively may not be policies at all.
