Trump, Trademarks and Transactions: Considerations for Asset Sales
When he is sworn in on January 20th, Donald Trump will become the first American president to have owned trademark registrations while in office. (Quick quiz: Who was the only U.S. President to have a patent while in office? Answer at the end of the post). Trademark...Is Pearl Jam the Last Great Rock Band?
“The waiting drove me mad/You’re finally here and I’m a mess” Behind a pounding beat and thrashing guitars Pearl Jam recently opened the final night of their spring U.S. Tour at Madison Square Garden with “Corduroy” from their third...“Happy Birthday to You” and the Neverending Term of Copyright
Everyone has been to a birthday party, and everyone has sung “Happy Birthday to You.” Anyone who has recorded their friends and family singing that song and posted the recording on YouTube has committed copyright infringement. The Warner Music Group...Would You Ask Your Attorney To Prepare Your Tax Returns? Then Why Ask Your Accountant To Set Up Your Company
Do you ask your attorney to file your taxes every year? Do you ask your lawyer to audit your company? †If your answer to either is “no”, then why would you ask your accountant to form your business entity. I have been working with a client for about a...Trademarks — Online Services or Attorneys? You Get What You Pay For
A new client came in last week. He had filed a trademark application through one of many of the online services that emphasize that they are not law firms and charge accordingly. This client has developed a brand name for his professional services, but his employer...Michael D. Steger, PC
Since Michael D. Steger started practicing law in 1993, he has sought to help solve his clients’ problems and expand their business opportunities. Whether in business transactions, litigation and other disputes, or counseling behind the scenes, he has focused on providing value to the individuals, companies and other entities that he has served. Mr. Steger founded the firm in 2005.
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