Here & Now: Layoffs and the Enforcement of Employee Agreements
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on U.S. businesses of all types and sizes. Between March and June of 2020, more than 40 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits, many after being laid off from their jobs as a result...
Our Offices Closing Early Today in Observance and in Celebration of Juneteenth
Raphael Bellum is closing at 1:30 PM today to observe and celebrate Juneteenth – the holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in the US. We hope you will join us. Photo Credit: Wikipedia Commons
1pIP: What are Design Patents and How Do They Protect Your Products?
Design patents protect a product’s distinctive “look” or design against its being copied or counterfeited. They may be granted for many different types of products, including automobiles, glassware, furniture, and, most recently in the news, the...
1pIP: What to Know About Trademarks and Service Marks and How to Protect Yours
Trademarks and service marks identify and distinguish the goods or services of one person or business from those of another. They are a primary component of their owners’ marketing and advertising strategies in that they inform the public about...
1pIP: Understanding and Utilizing Patents Offers Unique Business Opportunities
Businesses depend on inventive technology. Whether they develop their own or operate using the technology of others, business management needs a basic understanding of patents and the opportunities they represent. To that end, this memo addresses...