Without a doubt, I get close to two or three calls/emails a week from clients telling me that they received something in the mail telling them that they have to pay a fee in order to keep their trademark registration alive, to renew their trademark registration or, my personal favorite, to “monitor” their trademark […]
The appellate team of Scott Widerman, Eric Hostetler and Tiffany Ann Jones secured a reversal and remand at the Fifth District Court of Appeals on a case they have been litigating since 2017. The case involves a dispute over the ownership of church property after a schism developed within the membership of the church, […]
When it comes to real estate transactions, it’s common for parties to enter into contracts that outline the terms and conditions of the sale. While these contracts are typically binding and enforceable, there may be situations where one party fails to fulfill their obligations under the contract. In these cases, the non-breaching party may […]
Creating or joining a partnership or business with another doctor or medical professional can be a great way to expand your practice, pool resources, and increase revenue. However, before entering a partnership, there are several important things that you should know and consider. Here are some of the key factors to keep in mind: […]
If you are a real estate agent who sells property in probate, you are providing a valuable service to families who are going through a difficult time. Probate can be a complex and overwhelming process, and selling property that is part of an estate adds an additional layer of complexity. In addition to selling […]
What Are Riparian Rights? The vast majority of our state is surrounded by water: coastlines, rivers, streams, lakes, and waterways. Often, owners of waterfront property end up in disputes over what are called riparian rights. Riparian rights are simply those rights for which a waterfront property owner owns upload property that extends to the […]
In the world we live in with record inflation and price increases, the United States Patent and Trademark Office has announced that the fees associated with certain filings for the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) have decreased effective January 1, 2023. The complete US Patent Office fee schedule can be found here. The specific fees […]
The decision to engage legal counsel is a critical choice for businesses, and options extend beyond the binary choice of in-house counsel and outside general counsel. In-house counsel refers to legal professionals employed directly by a company, offering dedicated legal support and an intimate understanding of the organization’s inner workings. Conversely, outside general counsel […]
On Monday, November 14, 2022, Carol Craig, Founder and CEO of Sidus Space, was featured on Good Morning America during their Trailblazing Women series. This series focuses on women that are breaking barriers in various industries and serving as examples/role models to younger women. This feature was very special to the Widerman Malek team […]
