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We have noticed an uptick in the number of emails clients send to us, which are Spam, Scams or Misleading. They are rightfully concerned that these notices are real or that they are about to lose trademark rights or have missed a deadline. At no cost to you, we will...

Preparing Your Small Business for Sale: Legal Documents Every San Diego Owner Needs Selling a small business in San Diego requires more than just finding the right buyer—it's about ensuring your business is legally ready for a smooth transition. Before listing your...

We’ve all heard any number of “Urban Myths”, such as there are alligators living in the sewers in New York City and Little Mikey from the “Life” cereal commercial died because he mixed Coca-Cola with pop rocks. There are plenty of widely-held general legal myths too:...

Myth #1: “I don't need to register my work with the Copyright Office; all I need to do mail it by myself.” Reality: No, mailing your work to yourself has no legal effect at all. The copyright law in the US is very clear that in order to sue someone in court for...

INTRODUCTION Every business, regardless of size, is vulnerable to common legal pitfalls that can lead to unnecessary liability and financial loss. Drawing on over 140 years of collective legal experience, Branfman Mayfield Bustarde Reichenthal LLP offers 10 tips to...

The Impact of California Civil Code Section 1717 Businesses often include attorney’s fees provisions in their contracts to protect themselves in case of litigation. However, companies operating in California should carefully consider whether these provisions are in...

Dear Clients, we wanted to inform you of the following: On January 18, 2025 the USPTO adjusted several trademark fees and discontinued certain application filing options. A few of the more notable new and increased fees are directed to new applications and...

What You Need to Know California has taken a significant step to protect freelance workers with the passage of Senate Bill No. 988, also known as the Freelance Worker Protection Act. set to take effect on January 1, 2025, this new legislation establishes minimum...

As the importance of the Internet for business and creatives continues to grow, so grows the need to utilize smart strategies for both selecting and maintaining your domain names. Here are ten tips we've learned that you might find useful in protecting what we refer...

AN INTRODUCTION TO TRADEMARK LAW BASICS   I. INTRODUCTION Naming. Branding. Trademarks. Whatever you call it, experience shows that creating a memorable and legally enforceable name for your goods and services deserves as much effort as other aspects of your...