by Stephen Stern | 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...
by Stephen Stern | Jul 16, 2013 | Blog, Small Business
Many bands set out to leave their mark, but very few actually do. Not because they lack the star power or magical riffs or lyrical connection. It’s because they fail to register their band name with the U.S. Trademark and Patent Office. Considering the thousands of...
by Stephen Stern | Jul 8, 2012 | Blog, Business Start-Ups
The question is often asked whether someone can trademark or copyright an idea. The simple answer is “NO” to either intellectual property area. Trademarks are created to protect the name or brand of a product or service, whereas copyrights are created to...