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This section contains articles drafted by Saper Law Attorneys, links to sites of interest, and answers to frequently asked questions. Feel free to browse through the recent postings below, or use the topics list on the left to search for articles in a specific area of law. Please note that none of this material constitutes legal advice. You should confer with an attorney to discuss legal matters specific to your situation. Check back for updates or use our online form to submit a question.
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Daliah’s Presentation on “Inspired-by” Jewelry Can be accessed here
By Saper Law | December 3, 2008
If you missed Daliah’s presentation to the YLS Intellectual Property Law Committee today, you may access her powerpoint here: CBA Presentation 12.3.08
Daliah’s presentation was titled: ”Designer” Jewelry vs. “Inspired-By”Jewelry: Intellectual Property Infringement and Unfair Competition Considerations . In her talk, Daliah provided an overview of copyright, trademark, and unfair competition laws as they are applied in cases concerning jewelry.
Topics: Copyrights, Fashion Industry, Trademarks |
Piercing the Corporate Veil
By Saper Law | October 21, 2008
In conjuction with our November Seminar at Saper Law, we have prepared this article explaining the importance of maintaining corporate formalities. Several demonstrative cases are highlighted.
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Topics: Seminars at Saper Law, Small Business |
Chicago Digital Photography Power Point Presentation
By Saper Law | October 8, 2008
Daliah Saper’s presentation to members of the Chicago Digital Photogaraphy Meet up Group on October 7 may be downloaded for viewing by clicking this link: Photography and Copyright
Topics: Advertising Law, Copyrights, Film Production |
“Designer” Jewelry vs. “Inspired-by” Jewelry: Intellectual Property Infringement and Unfair Competition Considerations
By Saper Law | September 18, 2008
“Designer” Jewelry vs. “Inspired-by” Jewelry: Intellectual Property Infringement and Unfair Competition Considerations
By: Daliah Saper, Saper Law Offices, LLC with assistance from her law clerks: Nicolas Jaramillo, Northwestern ’10, and Adam Urbanczyk, John Marshall ‘09
Topics: Copyrights, Fashion Industry, Trademarks, Uncategorized |
September Saper Law Seminar: “IP Valuation and Trade Secret Protection: What are your customer lists and ’special sauces’ really worth?”
By Saper Law | September 1, 2008
If you missed the September Saper Law Seminar on IP Valuation and Trade Secret Protection, you can view and download Daliah Saper’s presentation below.
What is Intellectual Property, and how do I establish such rights? How much is my Intellectual Property worth? What steps must I take to protect my trade secret, copyright, patent, or trademark? Find the answers to these questions and others in the presentation below.
Download: September Saper Law Seminar: IP Valuation and Trade Secret Protection
Topics: Copyrights, Domain Names, Internet Law, Patents, Seminars at Saper Law, Small Business, Software Development, Tech Industry, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, Uncategorized |
Daliah’s SocDevCamp Powerpoint Presentation Available Online
By Saper Law | August 12, 2008
Presented by Daliah Saper, Saper Law Offices, LLC
Download PowerPoint slides: Legal Liability under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and the Communications Decency Act
Topics: Copyrights, Defamation, Internet Law, RIAA |
July Saper Law Seminar: “Brand Creation: From Conception to Protection”
By Saper Law | July 16, 2008
If you missed this month’s seminar on Trademarks and the procedures involved in receiving registration on your Trademark, you can download the presentation below.
What is a Trademark? What is required for Trademark registration? What is involved in the Trademark registration application process? Find the answers to these Trademark questions and more by viewing the attached PowerPoint presentation.
PowerPoint Download: Brand Creation: From Conception to Protection
Topics: Seminars at Saper Law, Trademarks |
Keeping your recipe a secret
By Saper Law | March 9, 2008
Saper Law counsels many clients in the food and beverage industry as they bring their products to market. One of the main challenges faced by these businesses is the need to comply with Food and Drug Administration rules of disclosure without revealing secret recipes. The following article provides answers to many frequently asked questions.
Topics: Small Business, Trade Secrets |
The Recruiter’s Guide to Understanding Non-Soliciation, Non-Compete, and Non-Disclosure Agreements
By Saper Law | October 16, 2007
Saper Law Offices assists a wide variety of businesses in the technology industry. The following article is geared to the technology recruiting industry and serves as an overview of several types of employment and recruitment-related contracts that in-house recruiters or third party recruiting firms may encounter. If you are an HR professional, a recruiter, or an employee seeking further advice on these topics, please call Saper Law Offices for a consultation at (312) 641-0551 or contact us by email at dsaper@saperlaw.com.
Topics: Software Development, Tech Industry, Trade Secrets |
Are Your Trademarks Being Used by Other Companies on Google?
By Saper Law | October 11, 2007
Saper Law Offices assists businesses in all areas of trademark law, from registration and filing to litigation. The following article serves as an overview of the effect search engine marketing and Internet “keyword” advertising through Google’s search engine has on a business’s trademark. For a case specific consultation regarding (1) whether or not your use of another’s trademark in a Google Ad could result in legal action, or (2) whether or not you may prevent another business from using your trademark in a Google Adword, a meta tag or as the text of an advertisement, call Saper Law Offices for a consultation at (312) 641-0551 or contact us by email at dsaper@saperlaw.com. If you need assistance with creating and implementing a Google ad campaign, contact www.LegalPPC.com. Read full article… »
Topics: Advertising Law, Internet Law, Trademarks |