A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, or design, or a combination thereof, that identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods of one party from those of others. A service mark is basically the same thing, except it distinguishes the services provided by one...
Chances are, if you are starting your own company, you aren’t going to be a newcomer to whichever industry category your new business falls within. After years of managing hotels, you found the perfect location to convert into your own bed and breakfast. After...
Auto insurance, homeowner’s insurance, health insurance…you probably are a policyholder for at least one of these common types of coverage. Just as individuals can insure their cars, homes and good health, business owners have the option (and in some cases,...
In California, a claim made regarding misappropriation of trade secrets rests on proving two elements: 1) the existence of a true “trade secret” (discussed in our last blog post on this topic), and 2) that the trade secret was “misappropriated.” The Uniform Trade...
Entrepreneurs opening up a new business will quickly run into the challenges that face small business owners on a daily basis. The Griswold Law Blog will be posting a series of articles intended to address some of the obstacles that come along with running your own...
It is natural to partner up with friends and family for a business venture. These are the people with which you most often socialize and share ideas. Also, these are the people you trust. Going into business with family and/or friends is perfectly okay–as...
