St. Louis Legal Issues Blog
Intellectual property protection requires more than strong NDAs
As a business owner, you probably rely on nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) to help protect your intellectual property (IP). Well-drafted, strictly enforced NDAs are certainly a good first step. However, technology has created many more ways in which IP can get into the wrong hands. People who aren’t bound by NDAs can access your company’s proprietary … Read more
Aug 1 2019 On Behalf of David M. Duree & Associates, P.C. Intellectual Property Litigation
Songwriters’ heirs suing CBS over use of iconic theme song
When you think of The Andy Griffith Show, you can’t help but hear the iconic whistled theme song in your head. Watching an episode of that series without the theme song just wouldn’t feel right. However, relatives of the song’s two writers, Earle Hagen and Herbert Spencer, contend that CBS Television Distribution doesn’t have the … Read more
Jun 4 2019 On Behalf of David M. Duree & Associates, P.C. Intellectual Property Litigation
You can help ensure employees protect your intellectual property
As a business owner, you have to trust your employees with your intellectual property (IP) for them to do their jobs. Nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) can outline what information the people who work for you are required to keep confidential. They can also help you take legal action against anyone who fails to protect your IP. … Read more
May 27 2019 On Behalf of David M. Duree & Associates, P.C. Intellectual Property Litigation
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting intellectual property
You’ve taken a multitude of steps to protect your company’s intellectual property (IP). You have nondisclosure agreements in place. You’ve trained your employees on the risks of disclosing information to those not authorized to have it. However, your IP could still be at risk of theft by cybercriminals continue to target intellectual property. Companies are … Read more
May 20 2019 On Behalf of David M. Duree & Associates, P.C. Intellectual Property Litigation
Peloton facing lawsuit alleging failure to license music
Peloton has become a premier name in home fitness in the seven years since it was founded. Its appeal isn’t just its machines, like its stationary bikes, which sell for about $2,000. It’s the classes you can watch on the machines as you work out for a $39 monthly membership fee. Of course, a key … Read more
Mar 31 2019 On Behalf of David M. Duree & Associates, P.C. Intellectual Property Litigation
Facebook sues Chinese companies for bad-faith domain names
Facebook is taking aim at four Chinese companies over their use of multiple websites designed to mimic Facebook’s holdings. The lawsuit, which was filed in the United States Federal Court, alleges that four companies and three individuals are behind a cybersquatting scam that’s meant to fool consumers. Cybersquatting is the practice of scooping up an … Read more
Mar 15 2019 On Behalf of David M. Duree & Associates, P.C. Intellectual Property Litigation
Don’t let anyone steal your intellectual property
Works that you create are your intellectual property. This can include things like songs, poems, books or choreography. If you have any of these, you might be interested in protecting them so that others can’t just take them. Unfortunately, there might be times when there are people who do try to steal your works. In … Read more
Feb 22 2019 On Behalf of David M. Duree & Associates, P.C. Intellectual Property Litigation
Why is intellectual property so important for our business?
Intellectual property has been around for hundreds of years. It just wasn’t recognized as such until a much later date. This property is anything that is created, thought of, patented and developed by an individual or a business. It can be trademarked and legally protected from theft. So, why is intellectual property so important for … Read more
Sep 7 2018 On Behalf of David M. Duree & Associates, P.C. Intellectual Property Litigation
Do you know how to identify your company’s intellectual property?
Intellectual property is vital to the success of any company. This property can be thoughts, ideas, plans, products, services and just about anything else an employee creates while on the clock. One of the most important questions you need to ask is if you actually know how to identify your company’s intellectual property. If you … Read more
Jul 25 2018 On Behalf of David M. Duree & Associates, P.C. Intellectual Property Litigation
How can my company protect against intellectual property theft?
Running a company takes quite a bit of effort. If you are part of the management team, you likely have a lot of stress and make a lot of decisions. You are an important asset to the company that is responsible for not only personnel but also issues that arise on the job. One of … Read more
Jun 14 2018 On Behalf of David M. Duree & Associates, P.C. Intellectual Property Litigation