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2 reasons to hire an attorney2 reasons to hire an attorney

 

 

When starting a business, we all have budgets and we need to take care of a lot of things that are new to us. We need an assistant to delegate so we can do the important stuff, we need a web designer so we can shine in business, maybe a social media expert to have the latest updates in algorithms since they keep changing. Then, why is it that some entrepreneurs just don’t think of hiring an attorney to be sure their businesses will be really protected?

 

Keep reading and you will find the 2 key points to include attorney fees on your budget:

 

1) Attorneys use the actual legal language in a natural and comfortable way: When it comes to contracts or website’s legal protection it is crucial to have an attorney. There are thousands of free or really cheap templates out there claiming to be suitable for your business. Or, you are even tempted to just go into a competitor’s website and just copy paste.

 

Trust me, we have seen it all. From documents claiming to be in Miami when the client’s business was in London, to terms and conditions protecting a make-up business when the person was a coach. Having the wrong document can be worse than not having a legal document at

 

So, just save and have your documents done specially for you and you will be saving money in possible lawsuits.

 

2) You level yourself and your business up: When you have the certainty that you are protected, you just stand differently. You have more confidence and you know there is no way something can go wrong. Even if a client wants to play hard to pay for a bill, it will be covered on the contract. So, you are avoiding having a daily headache.

 

We have clients, who also rather have us handling all their contract deals. So, we are here to take the blame if necessary for just closing the perfect deal for our clients. Just saying “talk to my attorney” or “my attorney will reach to you” levels you up and makes the difference in closing deals.

 

In our firm, we draft personalized contracts and legal documents. We just draft them just for you. No templates or DYI, you are paying us to actually work for you and make your business thrive and you just need to do whatever it is you do best.

 

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Can I protect an idea?Can I protect an idea?

 

 

An idea alone is not protectable. It represents an abstract until you actually do something, whether it is a creation, app, book, or design a business with it.

 

After you decide what to do with that idea, we can analyze in which category it falls. We might be talking about trademarks, copyrights, patents, designs, etc.

 

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How to have a legal contest?How to have a legal contest?

 

 

Before requesting your followers to tag a friend in order to get your freebie or benefit, make sure to consider the following!

 

– The platform: Not all platforms have the same conditions, so first of all READ the legal documents on the site you are planning to use, because you do not want to break any rules.

 

– Explain everything: As always, being clear with your followers/clients is key. Inform who you are running the contest with, the prize, the deadlines, time zone (very important since you may have an international audience), etc.

 

– Restrictions: Who cannot apply? Can the apply once or more? Etc.

 

– Notifications: How will you handle the contest? meaning, are you going live so everyone can see? Will you film yourself? How are you going to inform the actual winner?

 

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2 tips for freebies to be legal2 tips for freebies to be legal

 

 

If you are having any kind of giveaway or freebie on either your website or your socials, you want to be sure that they do not become a headache afterwards. We all want to offer something to our audiences and, why not, gain more followers or potential client. But you need to be sure you are legally covered for that. Keep reading!

 

– Have Terms and conditions for the freebie or giveaway: You need rules so people follow and understand everything. This means date and time, how to participate, who can do it (only locals or international), what is the prize for the winner, etc. EVERYTHING must be stated there.

 

– Have Disclaimers/Disclosures: You need people to know is the product you are giving for free comes from you or an affiliate, whether they have any special condition and even if you are getting any kind of compensation in exchange for mentioning them or making this joint giveaway. Transparency, as always, is key.

 

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Do you really need an Intellectual Property attorney?Do you really need an Intellectual Property attorney?

 

 

Across Intellectual Property Offices worldwide, there are different laws that will allow that you you’re your application without an attorney. However, if any issue arises, you will definitely need one, why? Keep reading!

 

Attorneys educate clients: You are paying for a service, and therefore your attorney will explain anything you need and provide the best advice.

 

Trademark scams: If you file the trademark yourself, and even if you do it by an attorney it will not be a surprise that you may get a notification with an invoice letting you know “updates” from your application. These are, of course, are a fraud. When you have your attorney, you MUST ONLY listen to him/her. Nothing you receive by other office is likely to be truth, and NEVER EVER pay any invoice that you did not agree in advance with your firm.

 

Time savings: Attorneys know the work so you do not need to waste any time performing searches you cannot know that will be properly done or listening to your friend or neighbor who all of a sudden knows about Intellectual Property. Not to mention those DIY on YouTube.

 

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The importance of having an Intellectual Property attorneyThe importance of having an Intellectual Property attorney

 

 

Intellectual Property is a beautiful field, and since it covers ALL your ideas, it must be properly protected. Here are a few tips on what to take into account when choosing your Intellectual Property attorney:

 

– You need to find someone who is a fit for you. You will get the vibe. Your heart will know when the person is the right one to work with you.

 

– The attorney needs to understand your industry, whatever that is, so they can tell you what to protect and how so you will know your business is solid.

 

– Your attorney will become an invaluable business partner for you, your to go person when you have any questions. You need to know you can reach them and they will be there for you to reply any questions you have, not just sending you to a website and to download a template.

 

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Copyright and social mediaCopyright and social media

 

 

– Always inform the source you use (text, photo, books, etc.)

 

– Do not modify it. Always respect the original to avoid copyright infringement.

 

– Do not advertise or use piracy content or use it if you do not have the author’s authorization.

 

– Check the legal policies on the platform to be sure that you are not violating any clause.

 

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What are pirate websites?What are pirate websites?

 

 

They are websites that used copyright protected work (books, movies, etc.) as a lure to get people who is trying to download what seems like, for example, a legal copy of a book, and they provide their personal information, bank details, emails, etc.

 

The purpose of the website is not to provide the actual copy of the book, therefore there is not an actual infringement to copyright, but to obtain personal information that will allow them to get users money.

 

Tips to recognize them:

 

– They usually offer to download illimited and free works.

 

– They offer to download in more than one format.

 

– Comments on the website are fake.

 

– When you click to download them, another window opens and requests more information.

 

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Google against online forgeryGoogle against online forgery

 

 

Months ago, Google set in force a new measure against forgery and piracy. If you find a website with forced products, you can let them know. You can complete a filing requesting thar they review the case and eliminates them from the search list. Follow this link to find the form: https://support.google.com/legal/troubleshooter/1114905#ts=9814647%2C1115655%2C9814950.

 

Once you send the form, Google will use the reported information to develop algorithms and systems that will make it easier in the future to limit these types of websites’ visibility and even anticipate what websites are selling products that are not original in order to avoid listing them.

 

By doing this, it is expected that the correct algorithms to filter these will be faster and more effective. The purpose and main objective is to eliminate these results and avoid promoting forgery.

 

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