There are lots of different types of business entities. Each has its own strengths and weaknesses. I’ll begin with a primer on the types of business organizations from which you have to choose. In Florida, a “business entity” means any form of corporation, partnership, association, cooperative, joint venture, business trust, or sole proprietorship that […]
By: Mark R. Malek This concludes the series of articles that I have been writing on entity status in the United States Patent Office. The first article introduced the new micro-entity status. The next article gave some background information on what would happen if you claimed the wrong entity status before the USPTO, and the […]
On Thursday, May 9, 2013, members of Widerman Malek, PL proudly attended the Sentinels of Freedom, Space Coast Chapter fundraising banquet. The Sentinels of Freedom is an organization that helps our injured veterans bridge the gap between injury recovery and adjusting to life with a severe injury. The Sentinels of Freedom provides four-year life […]
May 9, 2013, Contact: Julie Hochard […]
By: J. Mason Williams IV It can be difficult to determine what type of monetary damages, if any, a party is entitled to in a breach of contract case. Even if you determine the type of damages, it can be even more difficult to prove the amount as evidenced in a recent case in […]
March 16, 2013 has come and gone, and United States patent law has shifted from a first-to-invent system to a first-to-file system. So what does that mean to you as an inventor? First, you need to understand what may qualify as prior art that can render your invention unpatentable.
Customizing Your Documents After your business entities are in place, or your business foundation is laid, your lawyer can begin drafting numerous customized legal documents, such as the entities’ bylaws, operating agreements, or other types of documents that govern both the interactions and operations of the properly selected and formed entities to best meet […]
By: Mark R. Malek As you may recall, my last couple of articles have been about the different statuses that an inventor can claim when paying fees to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The first of these series of articles was an introduction to the micro-entity status, which allows inventors that qualify […]
