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  • 2026
    • February
      • Can Influencers Trademark Their Name or Brand?
      • Handling IP Disputes in Indiana: A Strategic Guide
      • Leveraging IP for Business Growth in Indianapolis
      • Can You Trademark an Online Course Name? What Creators Need to Know
      • Who Owns AI-Generated Content? Copyright and Trademark Considerations for Businesses
    • January
      • Someone Is Using My Brand Name — What Are My Legal Options?
      • We’ve Been Threatened With a Trademark Lawsuit — What Happens Next?
      • Avoid Trademark Issues in Early-Year Marketing Campaigns
  • 2025
    • December
      • ?? Don’t Let the Grinch Steal Your Brand: Protecting Your Intellectual Property This Holiday Season
      • How Churches Can Legally Use Music: A Complete Guide to Church Music Licensing
      • Gene Simmons Urges Congress to Act: Why the Fight Over Music Royalties Matters for Every Artist
    • October
      • How to Legally Enforce Your IP Rights Online
    • September
    • August
      • The Baby Shark Copyright Lawsuit: Who Infringed Whom? A Lawyer’s Take
    • July
      • Pitfalls of DIY Trademarking in Indianapolis
      • Trademark Renewal Process in Indiana
      • Steps to Handle Copyright Violations in Indianapolis
      • Top Defenses Against Patent Infringement Claims
    • June
      • Legal Compliance Made Easy: Essential Tips for Business Owners
      • “Summer Sale” & Patriotic Slogan Trademark Battles: What Businesses Need to Know
      • Red, White, and Misleading: Unfair Competition & False Advertising Around 4th of July Events
      • Copyright Pitfalls in Festival & Fireworks Marketing
    • May
      • What Can Be Protected by Copyright and Trademark? Analyzing the Mel Robbins Infringement Claim
      • A New American Era on the Formula 1 Grid
    • April
      • The Legal Side of the Sports World
    • March
      • What Is a Trademark Search? Why It's Crucial Before Launching Your Business
      • Fair Use vs. Infringement: Legal Advice for Influencers in 2025
    • January
      • Trade Secrets Unveiled: Strategies for Protecting Your Business's Most Valuable Information
  • 2024
    • December
      • How Katy Perry’s Legal Battle Highlights the Power of Trademark Protection
      • Boost Your Brand This Holiday Season Through Strategic Collaborations
    • November
      • Wrapping Up Your Trademark Protection Before the New Year: A Holiday Guide
      • Naughty or Nice? Audit Your Intellectual Property Portfolio During the Holidays
      • A Classic Battle of Pixels and Policy: Atari v. State Farm and the IP Implications for Modern Marketing
      • The Power of Kindness: A Trademark of Humanity on World Kindness Day
      • Holiday Business Checklist: Legal Steps to Prepare Your Company for the New Year
    • October
      • Understanding Amazon Brand Authorization: The Necessity of Consulting an IP Attorney
      • How Influencers Can and Should Protect Their Content with Intellectual Property
      • What to Consider When Reviewing Healthcare Proxies and Power of Attorney Documents in the Fall
      • How Should Businesses Prepare for Year-End Financial Audits and Compliance Checks?
      • The Role of Fair Use in Copyright Infringement Cases
    • September
      • How to Leverage Your IP Assets for Promotional Activities During the Fall Season
      • How Entertainment Businesses Can Protect Their Intellectual Property During Fall’s Increased Commercial Activity
    • August
      • Understanding Copyright Infringement for Photographers
      • Safeguard Your Brand This Summer with Trademark Tips for Sporting Events
      • Harmonizing Fun with Law at Summer Concerts
      • Protecting Gold Medals and Logos: Navigating Intellectual Property in the Summer Olympics
    • July
      • The Best Hollywood TV Shows of All Time and Their Intellectual Property Mastery
      • How Copyright Can Protect Software and the Dangers of Not Protecting It
      • Understanding the Dewberry Trademark Case: Disgorgement of Profits and Calculating Damages
      • Understanding the Anatomy of Professional Athlete Contracts
      • How Can a Business Lawyer Help You Protect Your Intellectual Property Rights?
    • June
      • How Taylor Swift Grew Her Brand with Trademarks
      • Legal Strategies for Growing and Protecting Your Intellectual Property Portfolio
    • April
      • The Cost of Ignoring Trademark Infringement: Risks and Remedies
    • March
      • Top Intellectual Property Mistakes to Avoid as a Business Owner
  • 2023
    • November
      • Key Differences Between Copyright and Trademark Law
    • October
      • The Role of Litigation in Intellectual Property Disputes
    • September
      • Copyright Basics: Understanding Your Rights as a Creator
    • August
      • What Is Patent Infringement?
    • July
      • What to Do if Your Intellectual Property Rights Are Violated
    • June
      • The Importance of Trademark Registration for Your Business
    • April
      • How Do I Find Out if My Idea Is Already Trademarked?
      • Copyright Infringement in the Entertainment Industry: What You Need to Know.
    • March
    • February
      • What Is and Is Not Covered by Copyright?
    • January
      • Does Power of Attorney Automatically Go to My Spouse?
  • 2022
    • December
      • Protect Your Trademark Like Jack Daniels: Jack Daniels Case Headed to the United States Supreme Court
    • November
      • Can I Trademark a Color?
      • The Difference Between Business Law and Corporate Law
    • October
    • September
    • August
      • Can I Trademark a Phrase??
    • July
      • Small Business Owners: Don’t Sell to Search Funds!
      • What’s the Difference Between LLC and Trademark?
      • What Laws Protect Trademarks?
    • June
      • What Does a Business Litigation Lawyer Do?
      • What Are the Three Requirements for Trademarks?
      • Is a Litigator the Same as a Lawyer?
      • How to File a Trademark Without a Lawyer
      • Do You Need an Attorney to Federally Register a Trademark in the U.S.?
      • Can You Trademark a Name Without a Business?
    • May
    • April
      • 4 Ways The SECURE Act Helps Small Business
  • 2021
    • April
    • March
      • 5 Things You Should Do Before Naming Your Business
  • 2020
    • March
      • Preparing for Coronavirus: The #1 Legal Document Every Adult Needs to Have
    • February
      • The Reasons Not To Use LegalZoom Or Other Online Legal Templates.
    • January
      • The Pop-Up Shop Legal Conundrum
      • The New W-4: What Businesses Need to Know
  • 2019
    • November
      • Does My Non-Profit Need A Lawyer?
    • October
      • Maximizing Tax Savings with Entity Choice
    • August
    • July
      • Aretha Franklin Sets an Example
    • January
      • 4 Huge Benefits of Effective Business Systems
  • 2018
    • December
      • 8 Items to Include in Your Employee Handbook
      • Dementia and Guns: A Tragedy Waiting to Happen
      • How to Save Big Money on Your 2018 Taxes—Part 2
      • How to Save Big Money on Your 2018 Taxes – Part 1
      • Saving What Matters: 12 Must-Have Items To Pack in Your Go-Bag
      • Think Your Homeowners Insurance Offers Protection From Natural Disasters? Think Again
    • November
      • How to Fix Errors in Your Credit Report
    • October
      • How to Protect Your Trademark in Foreign Countries
      • Questions and Answers About Personal Liability Umbrella Insurance
      • Should Your LLC Hold Annual Member Meetings and Keep Minutes?
      • Who Should Khloé Kardashian Choose as Legal Guardian For Her Child—One Instance Where ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ Might Be
    • September
    • August
      • What You Should Know About Guardianship—In Case A Parent or Loved One Becomes Incapacitated
    • July
      • The Ins and Outs of Collecting Life Insurance Policy Proceeds
      • Gain Instant Recognition, Respect, and Reputation With a Killer Logo
    • May
      • Ensure the Security of Your Senior Parents’ Identity and Financial Assets
    • April
    • March
      • 5 Types of Insurance Every Business Should Have in Place
      • 4 Intellectual Property Myths Business Owners Should Be Aware Of
    • February
      • Suze Orman Says This Is the Age You Should Retire—Not a Month or Year Before (and Here’s What She Misses)
    • January
      • 5 Tips for Securing and Protecting Your Clients’ Data
      • 4 Warning Signs Your Elderly Relative May Be the Victim of Financial Abuse
      • From Billions to Bust: How the Stroh Family Fortune Was Lost
  • 2017
    • December
      • Business Owners May See Potential Windfall From New Tax Bill
    • November
      • Weathering the Storm: How Families Can Plan for Natural Disasters
    • October
      • Easy Mistakes to Avoid When Passing Assets to Your Child
    • September
      • What to Do With Surplus Cash: Pay Down Debt, Spend or Invest?
    • August
      • How to Buy Life Insurance Like a Pro
      • The Real Cost of Caring
      • Think Your Salary Can Bring You Safely to Retirement? Think Again.
    • July
      • Ten Common Money Pits Even Brilliant Entrepreneurs Fall Into
      • Brand or Bust? Why Branding Is Essential to the Longevity of Your Business
      • Parenting: Build Your Child’s Resilience to Support Their Ultimate Success
    • June
      • Facing Grief After the Death of a Loved One Can Be the Key to a Life of Health and Wholeness
      • What to do When Your Business is Out of Bounds and Work Starts to Take Over Your Personal Life
      • The Unexpected Costs of Caring for Elderly Parents In Your Home
      • Writing Off Start-Up Costs
      • Growing Family? Time to Audit Your Insurance Policies
      • Mentorship Matters: How to Learn From Leadership
      • Your Rights as the Parent of a Young Adult – What You Need to Know When a Medical Crisis Hits
      • Why Startups Need Lawyers, Not Legal Templates
    • May
      • 7 Documents You Need in Place for Your Child
      • Departing Employees and Trade Secrets: Minimizing the Risk
      • How (and Why) to Disinherit a Child or Grandchild
      • Why Every LLC Needs an Operating Agreement
      • How to Achieve Sustainable Business Growth
      • Generational Wisdom in 32 Questions
      • Defining the Legal Relationship Between Grandparents and Their Grandchildren
      • Opening a New Location? Follow These Three Steps First
    • April
      • How Your Legal and Financial Decisions Can Impact Your Marketing for the Better (or the Worse) In the Eyes of Your Prospective C
    • March
      • Avoid These 5 Common Start-up Legal Mistakes
      • Spring Cleaning For Your Legal and Financial Affairs
      • 5 Things Your Lawyer Wants You To Know Now That Your Parents
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