Fair Use and Copyright Protection

Fair Use and Copyright Protection

Fair Use Guidance for Small Business Owners As a small business owner, navigating the numerous complex legal requirements can be overwhelming. Copyright laws especially affect small business owners every day as they attempt to create social media posts and other...
Protecting IP and Building Value

Protecting IP and Building Value

Protecting IP and Building Value Mission Matters Podcast with Adam Torres Intro to the Episode Protecting a brand’s intellectual property is important to maximize long-term value. In this episode,  Adam Torres and Steven Weigler, Founding Attorney of EmergeCounsel,...
Copy-Proof Your Products!

Copy-Proof Your Products!

Copy-Proof Your Products! How To Prevent Evil Sellers From Stealing Your IP My Wife Quit Her Job with Steve Chou Intro to the Episode I’m thrilled to have my friend Steve Weigler back on the show. Steve is the owner of Emerge Counsel, where he helps e-commerce...
What is a Trade Secret?

What is a Trade Secret?

What is a Trade Secret, and How Can You Protect Yours? Trade secrets are carefully guarded procedures or methods that provide businesses with a competitive edge over their competitors. In short, how do you know if your company’s process, recipe, algorithm, or other...
KIPO Trademark Guidelines for Virtual Goods

KIPO Trademark Guidelines for Virtual Goods

Have you recently noticed that notable companies such as Nike, Samsung Construction and Technology Corporation (Samsung C&T), and Hyundai Motor Companies have been increasingly filling trademark applications to cover their virtual goods? Well, all these attempts...