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Photo by The Jopwell Collection on Unsplash An owner of intellectual property rights (IP) rights can agree to grant a license to a person or entity for use of the mark. There are many IP license agreement forms available if you want to give or receive a license to use...
When people contribute to a charity during their lifetime, they may want to continue that support in an estate plan. A charitable trust is established to provide financial assistance to an organization or cause. This could include supporting the arts, education and...
If you hired a contractor to build or renovate your home, you probably had a contract that specified the materials to be used for the project. But, what if you discover that the contractor did not use the materials you agreed on? Why materials matter The materials...
If you are a property developer or a new construction buyer in Maryland, you may encounter disputes between your general contractor and their subcontractor during the construction process. These disputes can cause delays, cost overruns, defects and other problems that...
If you have a trademark for your Maryland business, you know how important it is to distinguish your products or services from your competitors. However, having a trademark does not mean that you are immune from risk. Trademark infringement can harm your brand image,...
The construction business has always dealt with a lot of risk. Even a relatively modest construction project must deal with architects, contractors, subcontractors, permits and more. And that's not even mentioning the financing for the project or what the market will...
The Supreme Court decided in favor of Jack Daniel’s on its infringement and dilution claims against VIP Products, LLC (VIP). This post summarizes the facts, procedural history, and the Court’s opinion with some added commentary. Basic Facts. The “Jack Daniel’s”...
Creating an estate plan may be something you have been thinking about for a while, but you may not know where to begin. The process of setting up an estate plan might seem so confusing or overwhelming that you keep putting it off until you are ready to tackle it. You...
Tariffs are taxes imposed by a government on imported goods or services. They are usually intended to protect domestic industries from foreign competition, raise revenue or achieve some political or strategic goals. However, tariffs also have consequences for...
When two or more individuals decide to establish a business, their first thoughts are about future profits and expansion of the business. Unfortunately, not every business travels a smooth road into the future. Outside events, such as the divorce or bankruptcy of a...