James Hsui
Protecting Your Brand through Copyright
There is significant overlap between copyright and trademark protection. Some material, such as logos and packaging, can be protected both under trademark and copyright laws. This post will…
Understanding the Most Favored Nation Clause
The “Most Favored Nation” or “MFN” clause, in business parlance, most often refers to a risk mitigating technique whereby a contracting party is guaranteed to get the best…
How to Form a New York LLC
Creating a New York Limited Liability Company (LLC) can be a challenge. This post explains step by step how to form an LLC under New York law. It…
Strengthening Copyright: Registration & Notice
The last post, “How do I get Copyright Protection?,” gave an overview of what is copyright, what can be copyrighted, and how you can obtain copyright protection in…
How do I get Copyright Protection?
Your intellectual creations can be some of your most important assets. Copyright protection can help protect these creations from being used or replicated without your permission. Today’s post…
Why Form an LLC or Incorporate? – Understanding & Protecting the Limited Liability Shield
A corporation or Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a huge personal liability shield against the world. This is, perhaps, the main reason for a business owner to form…
Legal Checklist for New Businesses & Startups
Not too long ago, a colleague and budding entrepreneur expressed to me that new businesses would find it helpful to have a legal checklist for reference. So to…