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Musicians Blurring the Lines Between Trademark and Copyright Protection

In the wake of the diminution of value of various income streams, including mechanical royalties from publishing, musicians are looking for new ways to make money. Last year, Taylor Swift made headlines when she filed trademark registration applications for several of her song lyrics and titles. The reigning pop queen is seeking to obtain marks […]

Author: Ronald S. Bienstock

May 26, 2016

Resurgence of Mergers and Acquisitions in New Jersey

Mergers and Acquisitions Expected to Grow in New Jersey As economic confidence grows, merger and acquisition (M&A) activity is expected to grow in Monmouth County and throughout New Jersey. Nonetheless, joining two companies is not an easy task. Mergers and acquisitions are among the most complex corporate transactions. In addition to the complexity of negotiating […]

Author: Charles H. Friedrich

May 25, 2016

Businesses Can Learn from the FTC’s 2015 Annual Highlights Report

Businesses Can Learn from the FTC’s 2015 Annual Highlights Report The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released its 2015 Annual Highlights. As the title suggests, the report summarizes the agency’s achievements and initiatives last year in the areas of enforcement, policy, and education. For businesses, the report is useful because it highlights where the FTC […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

May 23, 2016

List of Countries That Earned Failing Grades in IP Protection

Which Countries Earned Failing Grades in IP Protection? When it comes to safeguarding intellectual property, some countries do it better than others. In its annual report, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) recently flagged several U.S. trading partners that are failing to adequately protect or even acknowledge IP rights of owners. According to the report, intellectual […]

Author: Ronald S. Bienstock

May 23, 2016

The Benefits Of A Patent Search Are Worth The Cost

No one would want to complete the process of applying for a patent only to find out that it has already been claimed. There generally are two types of inventors: the individual inventor/small company and the large, corporate research and development (R&D) groups. The good news for the individual inventor is that they can “level […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

May 21, 2016

Energy & Retail Lead the Way as Business Bankruptcies Increase

Energy & Retail Lead the Way as Business Bankruptcies Increase According to the American Bankruptcy Institute, the distressed state of the energy & retail sectors in the American economy has led to significant increases in business bankruptcy filings. The total number of both business and consumer bankruptcy filings decreased ten percent in April 2016, when […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

May 20, 2016

Thiessen v Commissioner: A Self-Directed IRA or a Self-Inflicted Wound

Thiessen v Commissioner: A Self-Directed IRA or a Self-Inflicted Wound Recently, myself and another attorney in the firm met with accountants from a well-established practice with several offices. When I inquired about the biggest problems they encountered in tax season, they replied that it was the use of self-directed IRAs to finance business acquisitions. They […]

Author: James F. McDonough

May 18, 2016

What Is a Commercial Farm Under the New Jersey Right to Farm Act?

What Is a Commercial Farm Under the New Jersey Right to Farm Act? Comedian and former Daily Show host Jon Stewart is seeking approval to open a farm sanctuary in Colts Neck. Stewart’s JTS Land Trust recently signed a contract to purchase the historic Hockhockson Farm with plans to build an educational center that would be […]

Author: Robert A. Marsico

May 18, 2016

Scarinci Hollenbeck

The Problem with the NFL Concussion Settlement

The Problem with the NFL Concussion Settlement The NFL’s Concussion settlement with former players over the long term effects of concussions has created a stir that The Neurologic Rehabilitation Institute referred to as “a feeding frenzy” among lenders. Close to five years after the initial legal action on concussions began, the NFL reached a settlement […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

May 17, 2016

What Employee Benefits Must New Jersey Businesses Provide?

What Employee Benefits Must New Jersey Businesses Provide? As most entrepreneurs quickly learn, launching a new business can be both an exciting and daunting adventure. Many new business owners are overwhelmed by the numerous legal obligations that come with running a business, particularly when it comes to employment laws. One of the most common areas of […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

May 16, 2016

Monmouth County

Can the Defend Trade Secrets Act Protect Your Business?

Will the Defend Trade Secrets Act Protect Your Business? Earlier this week, the President signed into law the Defend Trade Secret Acts (DTSA). The federal legislation is good news for Monmouth County businesses because it will give them one more tool to combat intellectual property theft. According to the Director of the U.S. Patent and […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

May 15, 2016

The Beginning of Mobile Cyber Security Regulation?

The Beginning of Mobile Cyber Security Regulation? For the first time, the FTC and FCC have joined forces to visit the domain of mobile device security. Although traditionally occupied by cyber security technicians and their superiors, it doesn’t look like the FTC/FCC will be leaving anytime soon in their campaign to launch mobile cyber security regulation. On Monday, the […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

May 13, 2016

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