Saper Law Summer Soiree 2026 Official Invite | Get Excited!
You are cordially invited to Saper Law’s Summer Soiree! Since 2005, Saper Law has proudly represented a diverse roster of clients, from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 companies. Our attorneys have broken new ground in cases involving internet law, social media disputes, and cutting-edge intellectual property issues. We’ve been honored to earn national recognition as leaders in IP, entertainment, new media, and business law. Each summer, we host our annual Summer Soiree to bring together clients, colleagues, and friends. Past celebrations have taken us to beaches, rooftops, and even comedy clubs — and this year, we’re heading to a Chicago Fire Continue Reading
May Client Spotlight: Made to Thrill
Saper Law’s Client Spotlight is a monthly series highlighting our various practice areas through client features. This May, we are showcasing our Copyright and Trademark practice areas by shining a spotlight on Saper Law client, Made to Thrill. Meet Made to Thrill Made to Thrill is an artist-owned brand rooted in the art, culture, and nostalgia of theme parks. Founded by a lifelong theme park enthusiast, the brand grew out of a simple frustration: after years of perusing gift shop after gift shop in search of merchandise that captured a genuine connection to a favorite ride or a cherished memory, Continue Reading
Daliah Saper Shares Career Journey at the 2026 I-WIN World Technology Law Conference
The 2026 Women's International Network (I-WIN) World Technology Law Conference, held on May 15 at the Ritz-Carlton in Chicago, brought together leading legal professionals from various international jurisdictions. Hosted by I-WIN co-chairs Mónica Oliveira Costa and Sarah Stothart, this year's forum featured Daliah Saper as a keynote speaker. She provided a detailed overview of the process of building a successful law firm, establishing a professional brand, and managing complex digital identity litigation. During her session, Daliah unpacked the essential blueprint for launching a practice in a fiercely competitive legal arena, stressing that establishing a distinct market niche early on was Continue Reading
Non-Compete Agreements Explained
This is the first in our 3-article series on restrictive covenants. Read our second article on Non-Solicits here, and read our third article on Non-Disclosures here. If you are an employer, you have probably asked your employees to sign an agreement containing a non-compete clause. If you are an employee, you have likely signed an agreement containing a non-compete clause. However, just because someone signed a Non-Competition clause doesn’t mean the non-compete provision is enforceable. Non-Compete agreements must meet certain legal requirements to be binding. Is My Non-Compete Provision Enforceable? The law generally disfavors restrictions on commerce. Covenants not to Continue Reading
Want to Get Involved in the Cannabis Industry?
This article provides an overview of new Illinois laws governing the sale and distribution of cannabis. The Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act legalized recreational cannabis in Illinois on June 25, 2019. Since January of 2020, customers have been legally able to buy their recreational cannabis from dispensaries. Under the Act, the legal age to purchase cannabis is 21 years old. In Illinois, there are currently 56 licensed medical marijuana dispensaries, 34 of which are also permitted to sell recreational cannabis. These numbers are likely to increase in the future, making cannabis more accessible than ever. Q: Who can apply for Continue Reading
Quarantine Entrepreneurs: Why This Is a Great Time to Start Your New Business
With many states enforcing “stay-at-home” orders and social distancing policies, 26 million Americans have found themselves underemployed or unemployed. Here in Illinois, over 500,000 people have filed for unemployment in the last two months. Self Employment Increases During Difficult Times Entrepreneurs are often born in times of hardship. Indeed, a 2009 study (the year after the last great recession) found that 57% of that year’s Fortune 500 firms had gotten their start during previous recessions or bear markets. Examples of companies started in the wake of the 2008 recession include Square, Venmo, Groupon, Slack, WhatsApp, Uber, Pinterest, and Instagram. Of Continue Reading
Photos and recap from “Style at Saper” Seminar!
Saper Law’s Fashion Practice hosted another Style Seminar on April 16, 2019. The event was held at the AZEEZA Flagship showroom at 900 N Michigan Avenue. Designer Azeeza Khan is a longtime Saper Law client. During the event, attendees perused Azeeza's 2019 Spring/Summer collection, networked with other professionals, and learned about style tips and wardrobe trends from internationally renowned stylist, Tali Kogan of Tel-Aviv Couture. Daliah Saper also presented on social media law, discussing the legal pitfalls associated with user-generated content and utilizing images posted by influencers. She also covered related trademark, copyright, and rights of publicity issues. Follow Azeeza Continue Reading
Daliah Saper To Present at “Trademarks and Copyrights 101” Workshop at Score Chicago
Daliah has been presenting to new and aspiring entrepreneurs at SCORE’s Chicago office for over 13 years. Her lectures primarily focus on start-up business and intellectual property legal issues. During the June 10th workshop at SCORE Chicago, Daliah Saper, Principal Attorney at Saper Law, will answer the following questions: What is a Copyright? What is a Trademark? How do Trademarks and Copyrights compare to Trade Secrets and Patents? What is involved with the registration process for copyrights vs. trademarks? How much does trademark and copyright protection cost? How long does protection last? When do you use an SM, TM, or ®? Continue Reading
Daliah Saper Presents Trademarks and Copyrights Seminar at Score Chicago
Daliah has been presenting to new and aspiring entrepreneurs at SCORE’s Chicago office for over 13 years. Her lectures primarily focus on start up business and intellectual property legal issues. During the September 24 workshop at SCORE Chicago, Daliah Saper, Principal Attorney at Saper Law, will answer the following questions: What is a Copyright? What is a Trademark? How do Trademarks and Copyrights compare to Trade Secrets and Patents? What is involved with the registration process for copyrights vs. trademarks? How much does trademark and copyright protection cost? How long does protection last? When do you use an SM, TM, or Continue Reading
Daliah Saper to Judge Innovate! Celebrate Startup of the Year Competition in Boston
Join Daliah Saper October 15-17, 2018 for the Startup of the Year competition in Boston, MA. Daliah will join a panel of industry leaders and experienced entrepreneurs as a judge and mentor to discover and support the most promising and innovative startups from around the world. The Startup of the Year competition is a 3-day conference celebrating technology, innovation & entrepreneurship, with the global competition featuring 100 vetted startups. The competition provides networking, hands-on learning opportunities, product demos, mentor sessions, pop-up panels & more. Startup of the Year competition will take place October 15-17, 2018 at the Revere Hotel Boston Continue Reading
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