You find someone with similar interests and have a great business idea. You go down to the County Clerk to …
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Personal use of alcohol purchased by a licensed premises
In my liquor license practice, rarely does a client not ask about using the alcohol stock for personal use. The …
Immigrant priority dates: when will my application be processed?
The biggest misconception with submitting an application with the USCIS is that processing begins immediately upon submission. In reality, even …
Traffic violations: what to do depends on court jurisdiction
When someone gets a traffic ticket, our office often hears an explanation that might at first blush seem like it …
Use your credit report to take control of your financial position
In a world of growing consumer concern of credit card fraud and the ease of sharing information with just one click …
Should you file a provision patent application first?
Provisional patent applications are often used to establish an earlier priority date until the inventor is ready and able to …
Limits of patent protection
It is important to understand the limits of patent protection. For example, an inventor must be in possession of the …
Importance of timely response in trademark litigation
If you find yourself on the receiving end of trademark cancellation proceedings, it is important to know what response is …
Foreign adoption in New York State
Great news for families who adopt a child from a foreign country! New York State has a shortened statutory procedure …
New free patent search tool
We always encourage our clients to do their homework before making any large investments, whether it is a business purchase, …