If you have a trademark registration and want to retain the early registration date as priority over possible competitors, be careful when modifying your brand so it does not diverge too much from
Under ERISA, the federal statute that regulates private pension plans, employers that sponsor 401(k) or 403(b) plans have a fiduciary duty to act prudently in selecting plan investment options.
Businesses can own a trademark and protect their brands without registering the marks with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), but registration provides valuable benefits.
When acquiring or licensing any type of intellectual property, the agreement should include representations and warranties that bolster the quality of the assets the recipient is receiving.
