It's one thing to dream, and it's quite another thing to turn dreams into reality. So how do you get from dreaming to manifesting? Simply put, the more you focus on your dreams and goals, the more likely you will realize them. Take a moment to remember successes...
Legal Blog Articles
Trademark. Trademark Registration.
Trademark Registration. Trademark. Why is it that some clients don't take the protection of their trademarks seriously….regardless of how insistent I am that they should? I have registered many, many trademarks for many clients. Once they receive their trademark, I...
Values. Principles.
Values. Principles. "Principle doesn't go away all at once, it's a creeping erosion," what a great line that I heard on last week’s episode of Billions. It describes how our values and principles have eroded over time. Too many of us are too willing to do anything in...
Contracts. Agreements.
UNDERSTAND Those Agreements BEFORE Signing. I can’t tell you how many times I have warned people about signing a contract without complete understanding of the terms. Unfortunately, people still make the same mistakes over and over by signing contracts that are not in...
Federal Trade Commission. Commerce Planet. OnlineSupplier.
Federal Trade Commission Act Last week the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of a California federal court decision that imposed an $18.2 million award for restitution against Charles Gugliuzza, the former president of Commerce Planet, Inc. for violating...
Friends. Friendship.
Friends. Friendship. I just enjoyed another great week with my gal pals. Shared experiences with women I really like, as well as those I want to get to know. And I have more of these outings planned. Actions speak louder than words and if want to continue to preach...
This election cycle is revealing some sad truths.
Presidential Debate. Trump. Rosie O'Donnell. Megan Kelly. I am not as surprised, as many folks seem to be, by Trump's behavior. This is who he has always been, and he has never hidden his beliefs or his crudeness. He hasn't gotten to be a billionaire by playing nice. ...
Groupon. Instagram. Social Media.
Social Media Lawsuits. Our society is awash in social media. Millions of people use some social media platform daily. Many use more than one platform. Furthermore, social media has become a near necessity for businesses, especially small business owners. These...
IKEA. Trademark Protection & Registration.
So I have said it before, and I will continue to say it, "If you don’t use it, you will lose it.” That refers to many things, but in particular your registered trademark. IKEA. Statement of Use. Folks think once you secure a registration for your trademark, you are...