END OF YEAR TRADEMARK OFFICE NEWS
As of late 2025, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has implemented significant trademark fee increases, transitioned to a new Trademark Center filing system, and issued sanctions against foreign filing firms. Globally, other trademark offices have also been...
The Copyright Claims Board
For individuals and small businesses, the cost and complexity of federal court have historically made it difficult to pursue or defend against copyright infringement claims. The Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement (CASE) Act of 2020 sought to remedy this...
Motorsports – Automotive Specialty Equipment Companies and Trademarks
A Driving Force in the Industry Trademarks play a crucial role in the motorsports and automotive specialty equipment industries, extending far beyond simply identifying a brand. They are integral to brand building, revenue generation, and safeguarding intellectual...
HIDDEN JEWELS IN THE ATTIC
How to Unlock the Power of Your Company’s Intellectual Property You May Not Even Know You Have A lot of small businesses are producing new ways of doing things and creating all kinds of materials and processes that they may not think about officially protecting but...
Legal Preparation Before the Sale: What Business Owners Must Know
Before putting your small business on the market, taking the time to prepare legally can make or break your sale. Start by organizing your essential legal documents—this includes business licenses, formation documents, tax records, and a clear record of ownership....
Domain Names: What Every Business and Business Lawyer Needs To Know About “Not Coms” (A/K/A “Let The Chaos Begin”)
Unless your clients have been living under a rock for the last 10-15 years, it is pretty safe to assume that most of your business clients are at least somewhat familiar with the importance of obtaining and protecting at least one good domain name for their website...
The Best of North County – Business Law, and Law Firm
Thank You to The Coast News and Our North County Neighbors! BMBR is proud to announce that we were voted The Best of North County by the vote of our neighbors and colleagues here in North County San Diego. We’re honored to be recognized as the Gold level winners for...
Why Your LLC’s Operating Agreement Should Be More Than Just a Template
Forming a limited liability company (LLC) in California can be an excellent way for small business owners to limit personal liability while maintaining flexibility in management and taxation. Unlike corporations, which are governed by more rigid statutory structures...
Template Contracts: Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
In today’s world of online legal forms and AI-generated documents, it’s easy to be tempted by template contracts—especially when they’re free or low-cost. But when real money or the future of your business is on the line, using a contract that isn’t tailored to your...
Understanding Third Party Beneficiaries in California Contracts: Why It Is Important to (Probably) Include a No Third Party Beneficiary Clause
In California contract law, the inclusion of a "No Third Party Beneficiaries" clause is often overlooked but plays a crucial role in safeguarding contracting parties from unintended obligations and legal exposure. This article explains the concept of third party...
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