Julian Cordero

Registering a Trademark – The Six Step Process of Applying for a Trademark in the US

Intellectual Property, Trademarks

Applying for a trademark can be done without a trademark lawyer. However, it is highly recommended that you strongly consider hiring one to assist you with your application. A trademark can be one of the most valuable assets in your company’s intellectual property portfolio and having your application done correctly can help you in ensuring your protections are in order. All and all, the trademark registration process is a six-step process that can last anywhere from six months to 24 months to complete. In this blog post by Cordero Law, we go over the six steps to help you understand what you will be facing in the trademark process.

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Cease and Desist Letters: What Are They, and What Should You Do?

Business Law, Copyright, Intellectual Property, Trademarks

Receiving a sternly worded letter from a law firm on behalf of another person or company ordering you to stop doing something can be stressful, especially if you are not familiar with “cease and desist” letters. Although they can be unsettling, cease and desist letters are fairly common.

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Social Media Giveaways: A Few Legalities You Need to Know Before Starting Your Next Sweepstakes or Contest

Business Law, Contracts

People love free stuff. Thus, it only makes sense that a company trying to drum up some business would use its social media platform to start a giveaway with the hopes of entising new customers. However, before a business decides to start a giveaway, it is important to be aware of the legalities that surround it.

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Tips for Negotiating a Record Deal in the 21st Century: It’s Different Than You Think!

Contracts, Entertainment Law, Entertainment: Resources

The music business has changed in the past 10 years. Gone are the days when things were simple. While the independent artist is flourishing, the music industry and the record deal are still very much alive. In this post, we will help you in determining how to negotiate your record deal.

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Understanding the Role of the Independent Contractor and the Independent Contractor Agreement

Business Law, Contracts

What is an independent contractor? An independent contractor is a person contracting to do work for another person, and in doing so, does such work according to his or her own processes and methods while not being subject to the control of another, but remains subject to what is specified in a mutually binding agreement.

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Entertainment Law Firms in NYC – Choosing the Right Entertainment Lawyer

Contracts, Entertainment Law

Most actors, musicians, and other people who make their living in the entertainment world do not think about how important it is to have proper legal representation until the time comes to sign their name on a contract. However, this is a huge, possibly disastrous, mistake. It is always much better to be proactive when

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Four Ways to Legally Protect Yourself as a Music Artist

Contracts, Copyright, Entertainment Law, Intellectual Property, Trademarks

The music industry is a lot different than how it was years ago.  With the increasing power of social media, the independent revolution has flurished.  More often than not, artists are self releasing their music and becoming celebrities over night.  And while the rise of the independent world has a multitude of benefits for the

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