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On July 30th, the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce and Business Forward presented a briefing with Michelle Yee, the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Several business leaders participated in the round table discussion, including Claire Kalia,…

When you obtain a patent, trademark, or copyright to protect your intellectual property (IP), you obtain the sole rights to use and benefit from your invention, brand, or original work. However, one of the main ways you can benefit from…

Activewear supplier Under Armour took steps in May of this year to trademark certain phrases related to its relationship with 2015 NBA Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry, according to report published by ESPN. Curry is Under Armour’s most prominent basketball…

In a historic ruling, the United States Supreme Court decided Obgerfell v. Hodges late last week, holding that states must recognize same-sex marriage. While this is certainly a landmark victory for advocates of gay rights, it does not mean that…

An essential part of operating a small business is making certain that you stay current with developments in employment law that may affect your operations. Changes to the law may impact things as varied as how much you pay your…

For most startups, IP is their biggest asset, and IP ownership is a critical issue for startups as they grow and seek investment.  Check out this article where Claire Kalia advises on IP assignment and ownership: https://advisablelaw.com/articles/who-owns-your-technology-how-to-assign-your-company-s-technology