The New York State Liquor Authority has announced a change to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law regarding the sale of …
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Patent infringement and common defenses
Patent infringement occurs when someone makes, uses, markets, advertises, sells or imports a patented invention or, in some circumstances, its …
Beware of trademark scam “from USPTO”
Once your trademark has been accepted, it enters the USPTO register, which is viewable by the general public. While this …
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 …
Getting a document notarized in another country
Certain documents require notarization in order to be legally enforceable, including affidavits, deeds and powers of attorney. The role of …
Using Groupon with a liquor license
Groupon is a deal-of-the-day website that provides discounts on goods and services in local markets. If a certain number of …
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 …
Municipal notification changes
In recent months, the SLA has made significant changes to the municipal notification requirements. The notification is the 30-day notice …
Wikipedia blackout and IP protection
Beginning at midnight (EST) on January 18, 2012, Wikipedia – arguably the most popular free online encyclopedia- blacked out use …
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 …