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Your brand is valuable. Protecting your brand with a registered trademark is important to maximize your brand awareness and protecting consumers from inferior impostors. However, if you fail to enforce your trademark rights when they are violated, you risk losing your brand name to genericide. Protecting your brand from the beginning is essential.

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Software development frequently builds on existing code. Businesses use libraries, customize applications, integrate third-party tools, and hire developers to create new features. Those decisions can raise important questions: Does the new software incorporate someone else’s protected work? Who owns the modifications? What does the applicable license require?

Understanding derivative works helps businesses protect their own software while avoiding infringement and licensing problems.

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One of the most widely circulated documents in commerce today is the non-disclosure agreement (NDA). As former in-house counselors, our attorneys reviewed dozens of NDAs every week. As we work with more startups and small businesses, we notice extremely divergent views regarding the use of NDAs. Some companies love the idea of using an NDA, some find no use for it, while others are against it, entirely.

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Early in their life cycles, startups are often strapped for cash, and you may think that you can take on the legal work yourself rather than hiring a lawyer for your start. An experienced startup attorney is a valuable asset to your business. 

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Selecting a corporate structure for your startup is one of the most difficult decisions a new business owner must make. Choosing a structure that does not meet your business goals can have long-lasting or unintended consequences.

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When you decide to launch your startup near NYC, your attention is focused on creating the perfect product, hiring the best employees, and finding office space in just the right location. Legal issues are the last thing on your mind, but without proper attention, these can lead to costly litigation later. These are some of the worst legal mistakes startups make in New York and how you can avoid them.

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