by Michael D. Steger | May 31, 2014 | Featured, Trademarks
A trademark is used to identify the source of goods or services. Some of the most recognizable consumer brands in the world are also the world’s most valuable trademarks. According to a recent survey, the world’s most valuable brands are, in order, Wal-Mart,...
by Michael D. Steger | Jan 31, 2014 | Copyrights, Featured, Trademarks
Gray market goods or parallel imports are genuine branded goods that are legitimately produced but then imported into a market without the consent of the trademark and/or copyright owner In contrast to counterfeit goods, gray goods are manufactured under license from...
by Michael D. Steger | Jun 12, 2013 | Entertainment Law, Featured
For decades, the entertainment, media and fashion industries have relied heavily on unpaid interns to handle mundane daily work that supports the core business efforts. In exchange for some long weeks of making deliveries, fetching coffee, filing and other menial...
by Michael D. Steger | Mar 5, 2013 | Corporate Law, Featured, Uncategorized
In their desire to cut costs and keep expenses to a minimum, many young companies try to keep legal fees low. Many times this leads company founders to forego essential agreements such as corporate bylaws, partnership agreements and limited liability company...
by Michael D. Steger | Jul 18, 2012 | Corporate Law, Featured, Uncategorized
I recently took a tour of Kykuit, the Rockefeller family estate in Westchester County, New York. The tour of the impressive vistas, immaculately manicured grounds, and world-class art collection made it apparent that this estate was only made possible by the vast...
by Michael D. Steger | Mar 11, 2012 | Entertainment Law, Featured
I recently read Keith Richards’ memoir, “Life.” It’s a rambling, insightful, frequently hilarious and often outrageous telling of the tale of the Rolling Stones’ lead guitarist and musical bedrock. The Stones have long been one of my...