Client Alert: Department of Labor Narrows Independent Contractor Classification
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is continuing to crack down on the misclassification of employees as independent contractors. In recently issued guidance, the …
Top Ten Hot Topics in Employment Law
Top 10 hot topics in employment law from hutchlaw
Trademark Use Guidelines
Trademarks are used to identify the source of goods or services, and ultimately to imply the quality of the good or service based upon the reputation of the sourc…
Employment Considerations for Early Stage Companies
Personnel structuring and compensation considerations for early stage companies from hutchlaw
Client Alert: Jan. 31 Deadline for Employer Reporting and Filing Obligations for ISO Exercises and ESPP Transfers
Section 6039 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“Section 6039”), requires both private and public corporations to provide written state…
What Symbols are Used to Designate a Trademark?
The ™ symbol is available to use with an unregistered mark. Thus, a new mark launched may appear with the ™ symbol which signifies to those who view t…
What is Required to Establish Use of a Trademark?
“Use” of a mark is an important issue for many reasons, including that the first date of use establishes a potential date of priority, and also determ…
Does Registration of a Legal Entity with the Secretary of State Provide Trademark Protection?
No, mere registration of the name of a legal entity does not afford trademark protection. A company or individual may acquire rights in a mark as soon as the mark…
When Should I Apply for Federal Protection of My Trademark?
There is no specific deadline to file an application for federal trademark protection. Applications for registration of a mark may be filed three or more years be…
What Makes a Trademark Strong?
A trademark is word, phrase, symbol, design or a combination of words, phrases, symbols or designs that operate as a source identifier of the goods or services of…