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Class Notes: Government & Social Influences on Business – Week 1

by spburnside | Apr 12, 2016 | Blog

(For My Cal Poly – San Luis Obispo Students in BUS 404, and Those Who Want To Come Along For the Educational Ride…) What is Capitalism: Individuals/Companies free to invest in all aspects of business. The U.S. is a mixed economy with elements of a...

Holy Smokes, Batman – the Batmobile is Protected Under Copyright Law

by spburnside | Mar 31, 2016 | Blog

The Batmobile is a protectable character under copyright law according to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. As a result, Bruce Wayne should become wealthier from all the royalties. The Court found that the Batmobile is “sufficiently delineated” to be...

Protecting Trade Secrets Is Key To Business Survival

by spburnside | Mar 16, 2016 | Blog, Business Start-Ups, Small Business

Trade secrets are invaluable to a business, but once they lose their protection, they cease being secrets.  Moreover, placed in the wrong hands, they can serve as the fuel your competition needs to succeed. What are Trade Secrets? They include customer lists and...

Why Obtaining Federal Registration Over A “Descriptive” Trademark is With Celebrating!

by spburnside | Feb 25, 2016 | Blog, Business Start-Ups, Case Study, Small Business

In business, there are a couple of true “No-Nos”. First, one should never ignore the federal or state tax collector — they have collection powers that seemingly have no end. Second, don’t select a name for your product or service that merely...

Bikram Yoga ‘s Attempt To Own “The Sequence” Is a DownDog!

by spburnside | Nov 4, 2015 | Blog

For all you Yogi’s, you can get go DownDog without fear of a cease and desist letter from Bikram Founder, Bikram Choudbury. It seems the the man who created “The Sequence”, a specifically orchestrated 26 pose flow in a 105 degree heat, bent backwards...
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