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How Generic.Com Trademarks Could Shape the Future of IP Law
The U.S. Supreme Court’s Booking.com ruling reminds lawyers and businesses that they need to consider carefully whether a particular term has acquired distinctiveness in the mind of the consuming public — even if that term might have seemed too generic for trademark protection. For more information about trademark law in Minnesota, contact an IP attorney today.
How to Prepare for Mediation in Minnesota
The mediation process offers disputing parties the opportunity to negotiate a workable solution. Understanding the role of the mediator and preparing yourself for what to expect throughout the process will help you feel more comfortable with the proceedings.
3 Examples of How Mediation Can Help You Resolve Your Business Dispute in Minnesota
Mediation offers disputing parties to negotiate and resolve business disputes in a collaborative and cost-effective manner. Disputes involving contracts, disagreements between business partners, and divorces involving small businesses may find success through mediation.
How to Avoid Unintentional Intellectual Property Infringement in Minnesota
Violating someone else’s intellectual property rights can lead to costly consequences. Protect your small business from accidentally infringing on another party’s IP rights by creating clear contracts, respecting trade secrets, and following best practices for using third-party content.
Copyright and Trademark Basics for Minnesota Small Businesses
Intellectual property laws are designed to protect individuals and businesses from theft. By registering your copyrighted material and any trademarks your business uses, you can keep your original works safe from unauthorized use.
How to Choose the Right Mediator for Your Minnesota Business Dispute
When selecting a mediator who can help you resolve a business dispute, look for someone with experience who can inspire confidence and trust. The mediator’s ultimate goal should be to help both parties arrive at a successful and lasting resolution.
Mediation for Intellectual Property Disputes in Minnesota
If you are hoping to resolve your IP dispute efficiently and collaboratively, mediation may be your best option for negotiating a more flexible and productive outcome than you might get in court. While mediation may not work for particularly contentious disputes or severe cases of infringement or piracy, it does offer many benefits.
How Mediation Can Help Minnesota Families Peacefully Resolve Their Disputes
Family law disputes can be complex and emotionally difficult. Mediation guides disputing parties through a process that empowers them to work together to negotiate a workable solution, giving them a sense of control and satisfaction they probably won’t get in court..