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It is common knowledge that U.S. customers are willing to pay a higher price for products from valued, well-known brands. There is a price disparity between the amount of money U.S. consumers are willing to spend versus the amount foreign customers are willing to...

Probate is a legal procedure in which a specialized probate court oversees the distribution of property according to the will of the deceased. The court will ensure that all debts are paid and that the property of the deceased will be passed on to the correct...

Trademark dilution is the use of a mark or name that is similar to a famous mark to lessen the capacity and influence the reputation the mark has on the public. Federal Trademark Dilution Act (FTDA), 15 U.S.C. § 1125(c), enacted in 1996, specifically protects famous...

Traumatic events such as death or divorce can cause a strained relationship between a grandparent and a grandchild. Sometimes, parents challenge visitation laws, claiming that grandparent visitation laws infringe on their constitutional right to raise their children....

The Office of United States Trade Representative (USTR) released the 2015 Special 301 Report. The report is the annual review of intellectual property rights protection and enforcement within the United States and in countries that participate in trade with the...

Many companies are beginning to include social media as a part of their business strategy. Social media can create new marketing opportunities and give companies the ability to mass publish and distribute content to anyone who has access to the Internet. Many...

In the business world, a general partnership is a form of business that has more than one owner. A general partnership can come with a great deal of liability. All partners in a general partnership are all personally liable for all business debts. For example, a...

When starting a business, choosing the correct form of business entity best suited for your company will be advantageous in the long run. There are two common business entities to consider, a corporation and a limited liability company. Corporations Corporations are...

There is a common misconception that last wills and living wills are essentially the same. Last wills and living wills, though similar in sound, are two entirely different pieces of documents serving different purposes. It is important to know the difference between...

Trademark rights are obtained simply by having a distinctive word, phrase, or symbol that indicates a product. No registration is needed to have basic trademark rights under the common law. However, if the distinctive phrase or logo is gaining recognition, applying...