by Francine Ward | Jul 11, 2022 | Contract Law
Leasing a Family Pet? Homes, cars, furniture, and cell phones are all items that people might typically consider leasing. You enter into an agreement and off you go with the item. But how often have you thought about leasing a pet? Maybe leasing a kitten or a puppy...
by Francine Ward | May 21, 2020 | Intellectual Property
Being an Intellectual Property (IP) attorney, I am paying close attention to how the pandemic of CoVID-19 is impacting the trademark and copyright arena. Physical Access Local governments and federal entities have restricted public access to means by which...
by Francine Ward | Jun 29, 2018 | Social Media Law
Social Media is the hottest thing since sliced bread, laptops, roller boards, and email. It’s fun, fast-paced and entertaining. Social Media makes connecting with family and friends easier than ever before. But Social Media can also be a great tool for...
by Francine Ward | May 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
Non-USPTO Solicitations Here is yet another way scammers are trying to part you from your hard-earned money. The USPTO recently announced that trademark holders are receiving letters in the mail requesting payment on fees due for the trademarks. The fraudulent...
by Francine Ward | Apr 23, 2017 | Uncategorized
Enforceable Contract Everyday in the news we read or hear about privacy on the Internet. On any given day, someone files a lawsuit against Facebook, YouTube, Google, LinkedIn, Pinterest, or some other social networking site. And almost always, the lawsuit...
