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— By James W. GallenJanuary 4, 20170 Comments

NHL Expansion Gives Us A Look Into The Trademark Process

In a previous post in this blog, I wrote about some potential trademark issues that business owners may face while their businesses are in the early stages. When I wrote that article, I was primarily thinking of startup business owners who have an interest in avoiding expensive trademark litigation…

— By James W. GallenNovember 8, 20160 Comments

Self-driving Cars: Science Fiction Concept, or Business Game Changer

A device that sounds more like something you would see in a science fiction movie may be coming to our lives in the next several years, and it could change the way businesses and individuals consider liability issues. Those devices are known by several names:…

— By James W. GallenJuly 19, 20160 Comments

Will Your Startup’s Name Lead You To Trademark Litigation?

Let’s start out with a scenario that may be familiar to some of you. You’re starting a new company, or launching a new brand for your existing company. You have everything planned, even down to the brilliant name that you envision being mentioned in the…

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— By James W. GallenApril 7, 20161 Comment

Are You Carrying an “Eavesdropping Device” in Your Pocket?

In a recent episode of the CBS television drama “The Good Wife”, characters used devices such as smartphones, to surreptitiously record conversations with others. While the storyline did not include these people facing liability for their actions, this depiction of events caused me to think back to Don…