Once in a blue moon, we receive a notice from the government or a private authority about alleged infringement of copyright and other intellectual property
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What do you do about a client who tests your patience and professionalism?
Client requests may not line up with reality. However, while you can’t prevent challenging client demands, the way you respond to them can determine the...
A prospective client comes to you and you discover that there’s a conflict of interest with one of your current or former clients. Or while you’re representing a client, a conflict aris…
When you can't get your clients to come to the table about ongoing fees and annual reviews, no matter how hard you try, what's the answer? I was recently in a discussion online about this, and it
Learn from my missteps to save yourself from potential hassles.
Some clients aren't worth the money they're paying you.
Landing a huge client can help you grow tremendously at your firm, but even veteran communicators can make errors. Avoid these missteps that can cost you a contract.
TRID hasn’t just been difficult for originators: Clients are also frustrated for a very good reason, says one industry veteran
Blockchain technology ... can let companies know what path their products have traveled to get to a seller, and whether their products are being diverted to unauthorized markets (the gray market), and therefore know whether products showing up for sale by third parties were in fact authentic...
Despite intellectual property representing up to 70 per cent of a company’s value, the true worth of it remains dangerously difficult to accurately measure.
If you believe that you may have materially erred in a current client’s representation, your duty of communication under Rule 1.4 requires you to…
When the client becomes past due immediate action is needed in order to identify the steps to take to resolve the matter.
Traditionally, patents are used as "shields" to protect unique innovations. Increasingly, however, they are being used as "swords" to stifle competitors' innovations.
Eureka! Maybe you’ve just come up with an excellent idea.
Companies have many assets to protect, such as cash, equipment, inventory, furniture, etc. But, one asset that is often overlooked is intellectual...