
Your Business Partner Filed the Trademark First — Do You Still Have Rights?
Trademark ownership isn’t just about who filed first. Learn how prior use, fraud claims, and partnership disputes affect who truly owns a mark under U.S. law.

Trademark ownership isn’t just about who filed first. Learn how prior use, fraud claims, and partnership disputes affect who truly owns a mark under U.S. law.

Naked licensing can cost you your trademark rights entirely. Learn what it is, how courts evaluate it, and what quality control actually requires to stay protected.

TTAB litigation determines whether your trademark gets registered or blocked. Learn how opposition proceedings work and what businesses need to know to win.

Your client is a beneficiary in a Washington state estate. Probate has been open for months, the assets are tied up, and they need liquidity

If a company has offered you cash in exchange for a portion of your inheritance, you are looking at a legal contract with real financial

A trademark cancellation proceeding can put your registration at risk. Learn how to defend your mark before the TTAB and what defenses actually work.

Facing a trademark dispute over your brand name? Learn your legal options, from TTAB proceedings and cancellations to federal court and negotiated agreements.

Force Majeure in Business Litigation When catastrophe strikes — a pandemic, a natural disaster, a war, a government-mandated shutdown — businesses scrambling to manage disrupted

Business Owner Deadlock: What Happens When Co-Owners Cannot Agree? Many businesses are founded by two or more owners who share decision-making authority. While these partnerships

Financial Misrepresentation in Business Deals: Litigation Risks for Executives Financial information plays a central role in business transactions. Whether companies are raising capital, negotiating acquisitions,

Settling a Business Lawsuit: What Should Be Included in a Settlement Agreement? Understanding Business Litigation Settlements Business lawsuits can be expensive, time-consuming, and disruptive. Even

Discovery in Business Litigation: What Companies Should Expect Before Trial Understanding Discovery in Business Litigation Discovery is one of the most important stages of a