When do you actually need a Trademark?

When do you actually need a Trademark? Navigation Introduction What do trademarks do? When are you likely to experience a copycat? When will you create the perception of success? How does this tell us when to file for a trademark? Conclusion Introduction It seems no one has an actual answer to the question of when […]

An Overview of Copyright Law

An Overview of Copyright Law Navigation What Copyrights Protect Copyright Registration Copyright Costs & Fees Copyright Licensing Copyright Infringement & Fair Use Conclusion What Copyrights Protect Copyrights protect creative expressions on tangible mediums. Creative expressions include songs, lyrics, poems, literature, sound recordings, dramatic works, etc. These creative works must be put onto a tangible medium […]

The Basics of Intellectual Property Law

The Basics of Intellectual Property Law Navigation Goals of IP Law Areas of IP Law Patent Law Trademarks Copyrights Trade Secrets Conclusion General Goals of Intellectual Property Law protect innovation help consumers identify the source of goods/services protect creative works protect information Areas of IP Law That Achieve These Goals Patents protect innovation.   Trademark […]

How to Create an Intellectual Property Portfolio

How To Create An IP Portfolio What is an Intellectual Property Portfolio? An Intellectual Property Portfolio is often described as a simple compilation of your IP. Basically, a folder on a computer with all of your patents, trademarks, and copyrights compiled. This is a waste of time and provides you no benefit. A portfolio is […]

Corporate Lawyer Ohio

Corporate Lawyer in Columbus, Ohio Introduction A Corporate lawyer in Ohio deals with a wide variety of legal issues for corporations. These corporate law issues include: Formation Bylaws and governing documents Shareholder disputes Contracts and transactional issues Securities law issues Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Corporate Formation Forming an Ohio corporation has several legal requirements. The […]

Patent Lawyer FAQ’s

Patent Lawyer FAQ’s Navigation Introduction Patent Fees and Costs How much does it cost to patent an idea? How can I get a patent with no money? What is the cheapest way to get a patent? What is the basic filing fee for a patent utility? How much does it typically cost to file a […]

How Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are Valued

Mergers and Acquisitions: Valuation Methods and Definitions What are the different mergers and acquisitions (M&A) valuation methods? price to earnings ratio enterprise-value-to-sales ratio (EV/Sales) Discounted cash flow (DCF) free cash flows weighted average cost of capital replacement cost Price to earnings ratio Price to earnings ratio (p/e) is a ratio that measures a company’s current […]

The Different Types of M&A

The Different Types of M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) in Ohio What are the different types of M&A? The different types of M&A are: Merger of equals hostile takeover consolidation Tender Offer Acquisition of Assets Management Acquisitions Management-led-buyout Merger of equals A merger of equals is when two competing companies of similar size merge together to […]

Franchise Law in Ohio

Franchise Law in Ohio Introduction Franchises are legally complicated relationships between a franchisor and a franchisee. The franchisor is the company that owns the brand and intellectual property rights to the business being used by others. The franchisee is a person or business that obtains a license to use the brand and intellectual property of […]

Mergers and Acquisitions Law in Ohio

Mergers and Acquisitions Law in Ohio Introduction Mergers and acquisitions are purchases and sales of business assets and ownership. In a business acquisition, the business being purchased ceases to exist after the transaction is complete. In a merger, two companies combine into one, generally taking on the name and identity of a surviving company. The […]