Copyrights and patents apply in countless situations, and trademark law is the anchor of marketing for almost all established businesses. Even small businesses need copyrighted names and symbols in order to protect their brand, especially when uniqueness is a primary...
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Creating a winning business partnership
Residents of Atlanta, Georgia, and the surrounding area who are thinking of a small business will want to find out more partnerships. Although sole proprietorship is very common, a partnership with the right individual can lead to rewards, both professionally and...
Legal information for new small businesses
Residents of Georgia may be interested in forming a small business and want to know more about the process. There is information from the government regarding what is needed and what it means to form an LLC or Limited Liability Company. Each state has different...
The importance of branding for a business
In the past, branding was the term for popularizing a name, slogan, symbol or design. It could also be a combination and distinguished one company from another. Georgia businesses should know that branding has become much more complex. Today's world, according to The...
The protection afforded by patents
Businesses and individuals in Georgia who create new processes and products may protect their intellectual property by securing patents. Obtaining a patent can help by excluding others from the ability to use the patented process or product without express permission...
A copyright may offer significant protection
A copyright is one tool that a person or company has to protect intellectual property. Copyrights are generally granted to those who have created works of art, original music or architectural drawings. To be eligible for a copyright, a work must be published either on...
Why it’s preferable to put agreements in writing
While some oral contracts may be valid in Georgia, it is often best to put agreements in writing. In some cases, an agreement cannot be enforced unless the terms of the deal are written down. For instance, a prenuptial agreement generally isn't valid unless the terms...
The difference between material and immaterial breach of contract
After you have signed a contract, you expect the person or business that you are working with to do what they agreed to. However, they may fall short of your expectations after you have made that agreement. Your ability to defend your business and to ensure that other...
Dr. Seuss case examines concepts of parody, mashup and fair use
The written works of Dr. Seuss and Star Trek television shows and films are well known throughout Georgia. A mashup of the genres has triggered a copyright battle between Dr. Seuss Enterprises and ComicMix, a comic book publisher. DSE won a federal district court...
Why potential franchisees in Georgia need to be extra vigilant
Thinking about becoming a franchisee? This path has advantages for someone who wants to be a business owner. One of the most attractive benefits is that, while you will, in many ways, be largely independent, you will not be in business alone. You will reap the rewards...