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About 375,000 visual artists in the United States operate their businesses without a corporate structure, which not only leaves them vulnerable to personal liability but also prevents them from enjoying certain tax benefits. Art Law Journal recently wr …
Chris Martin, founder of Last Match Studios and designer of original apparel graphics, is claiming that some of his original designs, known as the “Martin Designs” were copied by the designers at Ralph Lauren’s Denim & Supply used printed on graphi …
A situation familiar to many artists pursuing their creative careers while working another job to pay the bills, was brought to light in the Tax courts with a case involving the I.R.S and the artist, and professor, Susan Crile. Crile, whose work …
On October 20, 2015, The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has re-confirmed, once again, that recipes are not subject to copyright protection. The original ruling arose in the case of Rosemarie Carroll, who accused ex-business partner Larry Moore, and oth …
Who will be the footwear industry’s consumer in 2030? A consumer influenced by sustainability, fashion and the rising cost of labor and leather, according to World Footwear, a research initiative of Portuguese Footwear, Components and Leather Goods Man …
Does your company have policies to cover trade secret protection? If not, take a look at the following sample model policies developed by CREATe.org. These model policies can be tailored to your companies’ specific requirements and business situation. …
Are you confused about what a “trademark” is? What about a “copyright?” Or a “patent?” Do you know what the differences are? Take a look at this infographic designed by Designtaxi.com. To learn more how CASTAYBERT PLLC can assist you in trade secret ma …
Last month, the Federal Trade Commission issued a first-ever Policy Statement outlining its approach to policing “unfair methods of competition” under Section 5 of the FTC Act. For a breakdown of this Policy Statement and its possible effects on privat …
According to the Center for Responsible Enterprise and Trade, or CREATe.org, the loss of trade secrets — ranging from proprietory formulas to confidential information to production methodologies — can have a devastating impact on a company. When there …
An S Corporation, also known as an S Corp, is a special type of corporation created through an IRS tax election. An eligible domestic corporation can avoid double taxation (once to the corporation and again to the shareholders) by electing to be treate …
A partnership is one business in which two or more people share ownership. Each partner contributes to all aspects of the business, including money, property, labor or skill. Each partner, in return, shares the profits and losses of the business. Becau …
A corporation, or a C corporation, is an independent legal entity owned by shareholders. This means the corporation itself and not its shareholders is held legally liable for the actions and debts the business incurs. Corporations are more complex than …
