Non-competes are an essential tool that protects businesses from unfair competition due to an employee who takes work at a competing business, and as such, should be taken seriously when a violation occurs. Many states, including Florida, have created limitations on the scope of non-compete clauses which may pose issues to your business’s ability to...
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Ever wonder why big brands sue “the little guy”? For instance, the high school is being sued because their logo looks a lot like a popular national college. Or your local community theater finds themselves battling a multinational entertainment company because their production of a popular play veers too close to the copyrighted movie adaptation....
Non-competes are an essential tool that protects businesses from unfair competition due to an employee who takes work at a competing business, and as such, should be taken seriously when a violation occurs. Many states, including Florida, have created limitations on the scope of non-compete clauses which may pose issues to your business’s ability to...
Basics of Preliminary Injunctions When a person or business initiates a lawsuit, that person is probably seeking one of two types of relief: monetary relief or injunctive relief. Monetary relief simply means that the litigant wishes to obtain financial compensation to offset damages or injuries. Injunctive relief, on the other hand, occurs when the litigant...
Trembly Law Firm Announces Three Bench Trial Wins Trembly Law Firm successfully represented clients at three recent bench trials, helping them achieve favorable outcomes through smart litigation tactics. All three wins were led by attorneys Christopher A. Aguirre, Esq. and Hubert G. Menendez, Esq., and demonstrated the wide range of tactics the firm uses to...
Many business owners strive to be the next McDonalds; a world-recognized brand with global appeal. There are many ways to accomplish that goal but the one with the highest success is the franchise model. There are four key benefits to the franchise model, discussed further herein. Expansion with Minimized Risk Normally, expansion of an existing...
If you snooze, you lose – especially so in the world of trademarks. Most businesses are aware of trademarks as a tool to protect their brand from imitators who seek to profit off of their success, but many fail to recognize the importance of enforcing those trademarks. When a business fails to take action in...
While any trademark provides some protection to your brand, registering your trademark solidifies that protection into an actionable defense of the products your business produces. Any growing company should ensure that the pieces of their brand are trademarked, not only for their protection but also for the massive benefits they provide: 1. Nationwide Protection After...