Saper Law’s Sales Rep Agreements Seminar
January’s seminar at Saper Law focused on the topic of Sales Representative Agreements. Daliah Saper, Principal Attorney at Saper Law, lead the presentation using case studies and sample contracts. Her discussion addressed payment and commission structures, non-compete and confidentiality agreements, territorial and geographical boundaries, intellectual property (ie trademarks, copyrights, patents) ownership, as well as the Illinois Sales Representative Act. To request a free copy of the powerpoint, please contact Saper Law.
Piercing the Corporate Veil
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. Continue Reading
September Saper Law Seminar: “IP Valuation and Trade Secret Protection: What are your customer lists and ‘special sauces’ really worth?”
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 Continue Reading
RSVP for August Saper Law Seminar
This month's Seminar at Saper Law will feature two budding entrepreneurs setting out to create a couture hat business. During the seminar, the business partners will "meet" with an attorney and an accountant to discuss issues pertaining to their start-up. Seminar attendees will get to "sit-in" on these meetings and ask questions relevant to their own business ventures. Details below: Samsara Design, LLC: A case study Working with an Attorney and an Accountant Tuesday, August 19, 2008 At: Saper Law Offices, LLC 500 N. Dearborn, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60610 Time: 11:30 – 1:30 Lunch will be provided. Cost: $10 Continue Reading
Daliah Saper to speak at SCORE Chicago Business Workshop
June 2, 2008 at 4:30 PM Daliah Saper presents on “GOING INTO BUSINESS: Evaluate Yourself, Take the First Steps” to SCORE business workshop attendees on June 3, 2008. SCORE is a division of the Small Business Bureau. Please visit www.scorechicago.org for more information or to register for the next workshop.
Keeping your recipe a secret
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. Continue Reading
What Every Entrepreneur Should Know About Intellectual Property
Intellectual property is an umbrella term for various types of rights an individual or business can have in their names, creative works, and inventions. A firm grasp of intellectual property is important for every entrepreneur – even if you’re not a musician or inventor. An understanding of intellectual property rights can help you protect your business or product name, software, website, logo, invention, and even your customer lists. No matter what type of business you are in, you will come across at least some of the issues discussed below. Continue Reading
Selecting a Legal Structure for your Business
Click here to view the PowerPoint presentation presented by Daliah Saper at the May 1st, 2007 SCORE conference on organization and setting up your new business.
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