When entrepreneurs create a new product, they need to file a patent to protect their rights to it. A patent excludes other people or enterprises from appropriating their ideas for use, trade or profit for up to 20 years, so long as its owner pays periodic fees. In...
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What is copyright infringement?
They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but when your livelihood is your creative work that “flattery” can feel a lot like theft. And just like with any other form of theft, you can protect yourself. If somebody has imitated your copyrighted music,...
Protecting your business interests in a wage-and-hour dispute
There has been a recent increase nationwide in 'wage theft' claims by employees against their employers. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) has undergone some changes the past two years, including its overtime rules, that have given employees more tools for...
Are you in compliance with 2020 changes to wage and hour laws?
This year brings some of the most significant changes to Colorado wage and hour law in decades with the implementation of Colorado Overtime and Minimum Pay Standards (COMPS) Order 36. The first conditions of these new requirements took effect on March 16, 2020,...
White collar criminal defense: What is health care fraud?
Health care is not just about taking care of those who are sick. It is a business. Health care companies and individual providers have every right to be paid for the services they offer. Wanting to get the most out of an insurance claim is not a crime, but those who...
Construction defect litigation: Foundation problems
The foundation of a home needs to be strong and in good shape in order to maintain structural integrity. Unfortunately, foundation problems are found in roughly 25% of homes in the United States. Most home insurance claims are made because of foundation problems, but...
Intellectual property litigation: A bit about trademarks
Trademarks exist to protect a person's work. When a Colorado resident finds his or her trademark has been violated, an attorney with experience handling intellectual property litigation may be able to help one seek compensation for any resulting losses and put an end...
Construction defect Q and A
Homeowners in Colorado expect their houses to be safe and free from defects when they take ownership. When it comes to new construction, this means they expect the builder to have done everything to code and to have used good quality products; and when it comes to...
Federal IP protection for state-approved substances
Historically, many patents relate to products aligned with state and federal regulations. However, entrepreneurs involved with industries related to the growth, manufacturing and distribution of a substance approved on the state level may question how to register and...
Have an intellectual property litigation question?
Do you have an intellectual property problem that you are not sure how to fix? If you do, you are not alone. This is something that numerous business owners in Colorado and elsewhere will face over the course of their careers. Unfortunately, intellectual property...
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