Your Intellectual Property Lawyer Understands the Evolving IP Law Environment

Business law in general is complex, but intellectual property cases can be among the most complex. Your intellectual property attorney has to stay on top of an ever-changing landscape of case law and rulings. The advent of the internet has made intellectual property law more complex than it used to be, often crossing international borders and involving very specific legal concepts. At Zarco Einhorn Salkowski & Brito, P.A. we have the expertise to address these challenges.

Protecting Your Copyrights, Trademarks, and Patents

Whether you write software, do graphic design, or invent products, it is critical that you protect your intellectual property from the start. If you are starting your own business, meeting with an intellectual property attorney is a good investment. He or she can advise you on how to go about protecting copyrights, trademarks, or patents at every step of the creative process.

Helping You Avoid Intellectual Property Law Violations

If you import products from overseas, you can still be subject to United States intellectual property laws. For example, a 2011 Federal Circuit Court ruling declared that importing products that were made using U.S. intellectual property and manufactured using misappropriated trade secrets is illegal, even though the manufacturing took place entirely in another country. Your intellectual property lawyer can help you avoid such situations.

Understanding Intellectual Property in Franchise Law

Franchise law and trademark law often meet up because of the prominent place that trademarks take in franchise sales. If you are interested in buying a franchise or selling one, make sure your lawyer has a keen understanding of how trademark and intellectual property law in general affect the franchising process and disputes that can arise between franchisors and franchisees.

The Time to Meet an Intellectual Property Lawyer Is Before You Need One

If you as an individual or your company deal with intellectual property, you're smart to speak with an attorney specializing in intellectual property sooner rather than later. At Zarco Einhorn Salkowski & Brito, P.A., we have the experience necessary to help you protect your intellectual property and avoid violating intellectual property laws.

Your Business Needs a Good Relationship with a Commercial Litigation Lawyer

As soon as you start a business, you should develop a working relationship with an experienced commercial litigation attorney. Sometimes what seems like a very straightforward disagreement, such as a breach of terms of a contract, can actually be very complicated. Trying to find a good lawyer once you have a problem adds stress to an already difficult situation.

What if You Get a Letter from the Securities and Exchange Commission?

Getting a letter from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) produces the kind of stress the individual experiences upon getting a letter from the IRS. It's important that your commercial litigation lawyer understands the latest information on how the SEC is handling investigations. This prevents unnecessary stress while allowing him or her to address their requests. When the SEC comes knocking, it's a good idea to go ahead and call your lawyer.

Is Your Franchisor Trying to Terminate Your Franchise?

Sometimes franchisors try to terminate franchise agreements illegally. There are very specific rules about when and how franchisors can terminate agreements, and if your franchisor tries to shut you down, you need to know if any of those rules have been violated. This is a job for your lawyer specializing in business litigation.

Are Your Products Labeled Properly?

Improperly labeled products - particularly food products - can trigger class action lawsuits and can tarnish a brand's reputation. Your commercial litigation lawyer can advise you on how to make sure your products are properly labeled and what to do if someone alleges that you have mislabeled products.

Confidentiality in Court Proceedings

Federal courts may enter into confidentiality orders in some cases, and state courts are starting to incorporate these practices as well. Such orders can be extremely important should a privileged document accidentally be released. Your trade secrets are among your most valuable business assets. Make sure your business litigation attorney understands fully the importance of protecting your intellectual assets if court proceedings become necessary. At Zarco Einhorn Salkowski & Brito, P.A. we have the experience necessary to protect your business and defend it if it is the target of litigation.

Contact a Franchise Law Firm before Choosing a Franchise to Purchase

Buying a franchise is a very popular way to go into business for yourself, because you start out with a proven business concept. Many franchise owners have been very successful after putting in the hard work that goes along with running any business. But as with all business enterprises there are risks. At Zarco Einhorn Salkowski & Brito, P.A., we have the franchise attorneys with the experience you need to start your franchise off right.

Franchisors Protect Their Rights and You Should Too

Franchisors have certain interests, and they invest in legal expertise to protect those interests. While they can't make franchise terms so one-sided that no franchisee will buy, they do make it a necessity for franchisees to work with franchise attorneys in order to protect their own interests. Working with a franchise attorney from the start is wise.

When Can Franchisors Terminate an Agreement?

Franchisors can't just terminate a franchise agreement because they want to. However, sometimes franchisors interpret franchise agreements in ways that make you believe they're legally terminating your agreement when in fact they are not. An experienced franchise attorney understands the ways that franchisors sometimes try to terminate agreements illegally and how you can defend yourself against these actions.

Illegal Franchise Termination

Franchisors have been known to make things difficult for certain franchisees, hoping they will not renew their franchise agreement. This allows franchisors to snap up ailing franchises and profit from them after the franchisee has put in a lot of hard work. If you believe your franchisor has tried or is trying to illegally terminate your franchise agreement, contact a franchise law firm to discuss your situation.

Know Your Rights as a Franchisee

Owning a franchise can be a dream come true. Being a franchisee involves hard work, but there is great potential for success. As the purchaser of a franchise, you have certain rights, and it's critical that you know what those rights are and how to protect them. At Zarco Einhorn Salkowski & Brito, P.A., we can help you get your career as a franchise owner off to the best possible start.