As your small or emerging business continues to develop products, services and even written materials, it is helpful to understand some basics about intellectual property protection. Not all IP filings protect your work in the same way, so you need to be aware of the...
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Why trademark a name?
So, you think you’ve found the perfect name for your new business or product, but have you really? That perfect name could land your business in legal trouble, if someone else owns the trademark. Even if your name is deemed too similar to another company’s trademark,...
“Internet of Things” Small Business Opportunities
The Internet of Things (IoT) has generated quite a bit of buzz over the past couple of years. However, many small- and medium-sized businesses might have assumed that only big businesses could play in that market. Internet of Things (IoT) Small Business and IoT While...
No Business Too Small for IP Protection
As a small business owner, it can be daunting to consider the process of protecting your business ideas. For many, intellectual property is a new level of asset protection with a patent or even a trademark or copyright. You’re busy, and you are likely focused on many...
Work-for-Hire Agreements and IP
If your new product or service hinges on the work of employees, you need a work-for-hire agreement. In short, these agreements clearly delineate that any product developed by an employee becomes the intellectual property of the company, not the employee. Work-for-Hire...
Why You Need a Prototype
If your product idea has been rolling around in your brain for a while, you probably know it well enough that it has become real to you. At some point, however, you will need to be able to share your vision with others, and that’s where a prototype comes in. Here are...
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Influential Entrepreneurs Podcast
Steven Weigler Featured on Influential Entrepreneurs Podcast Intro to Episode: Steven is the Founder and Managing Partner of EmergeCounsel, whose mission is to provide a worldwide clientele with legal counsel on the protection of intellectual property and business...
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The Amazon Files
Amazon Files 338: Brand Protection 101: Your E-Commerce Shield Navigating the complex legal landscape of e-commerce can be daunting, but it's essential for safeguarding your business and ensuring long-term success. This week's episode dives deep into the critical...
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How to Protect Your Brand, IP and Other Business Assets
Long Shot Leaders with Micheal Stein Podcast Intro to the Episode: "Steven Weigler specializes in the protection of brand, IP, and other business assets. His entrepreneurial perspective building a startup balanced by his role as senior counsel for a Fortune 50...
Why Providers Should Care About IP & Copyright
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How to Protect Your Brand, IP and Other Business Assets
Long Shot Leaders with Micheal Stein Podcast Intro to the Episode: "Steven Weigler specializes in the protection of brand, IP, and other business assets. His entrepreneurial perspective building a startup balanced by his role as senior counsel for a Fortune 50...
Why Providers Should Care About IP & Copyright
Business of Tech Podcast Intro to episode "Steven Weigler is the Founder...