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Start Smart: Legal Lessons in IP for Founders and Inventors

August 14, 2025
/ Business Owners & Executives • Entrepreneurship
/ By Michele Schechter

Tags: Business Law, Business Strategy, Intellectual Property, Small Business, Start-Ups & Entrepreneurship,

Entrepreneurs and inventors often focus on technology, R&D, and raising capital. However, without a solid legal foundation, innovation can be vulnerable.

Life Sciences Industry Basics

August 8, 2025
/ Entrepreneurship • Investors
/ By Joshua L. Gablin

Tags: Intellectual Property, Investing Strategy, Investors, Small Business, Start-Ups & Entrepreneurship,

The life sciences industry is one of the economy’s most complex with a unique rhythm, risk profile, and regulatory framework.

Mediation Done Right: Selecting, Preparing, and Presenting Your Case for Settlement

Tags: Business Law, Intellectual Property, Litigation, M&A, Mergers, Acquisitions, Integrations,

For managing risk in high-stakes environments, mediation provides a practical and often superior alternative to court that can be less costly and more efficient.

Understanding America’s Federal Legal Language

July 3, 2025
/ Legal
/ By Robert Mander

Tags: Business Law, Business Leadership, Business Management, Intellectual Property, Small Business,

You don’t have to be a lawyer to understand the US Legal System. Get to know the types of federal laws and how to break down federal legal language.

Choosing, Building, and Protecting Your Brand

Tags: Branding, Intellectual Property, Marketing, Small Business, Start-Ups & Entrepreneurship,

It is essential for brand owners to have a comprehensive trademark portfolio and strategy in place to protect the brand’s strength and reputation.

Libel, Slander, Cyber Smear, & Defamation – A Nuts & Bolts Primer

May 19, 2025
/ Legal
/ By Jonathan Friedland and Jeremy Waitzman

Tags: Business Law, Culture, Intellectual Property, Technology,

The legal ramifications of defamation can be substantial. Understanding all the potential variables is a good start for protecting yourself.

Maximizing the Value of a Company’s Intangible Assets

May 5, 2025
/ Business Owners & Executives • Entrepreneurship
/ By David Peress and Richelle Kalnit

Tags: Business Transition and Exit Planning, Intellectual Property, M&A, Selling Your Business, Valuation,

A company’s intangible assets can be successfully marketed, independent of tangible assets, when a business is for sale, attracting both strategic and financial buyers

Leveraging and Protecting Trade Secrets in the 21st Century

Tags: Business Law, Intellectual Property, Small Business, Start-Ups & Entrepreneurship, Technology,

Trade secrets are integral to the competitive edge of many businesses. Effectively managing and safeguarding them is paramount in today’s dynamic business environment.

Purchase Agreements, Positive Covenants, and Restrictive Covenants in M&A Transactions

Tags: Due Diligence, Intellectual Property, M&A, Mergers, Acquisitions, Integrations, Selling Your Business,

Covenants in M&A deals ensure a smooth transition. Learn how restrictive and positive covenants protect both buyers and sellers.

Asset Sale or Share Sale: Which Seller Approach Should You Use?

Tags: Business Transition and Exit Planning, Buying a Business, Intellectual Property, Mergers, Acquisitions, Integrations, Selling Your Business,

An asset sale and a share sale have different implications for buyer and seller regarding taxes, liabilities and more. Learn the pros and cons of each.

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