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I want to start a business that competes with my former employer. Can I take a customer list? 

I want to start a business that competes with my former employer. Can I take a customer list? 

by Fargo Patent & Business Law | Sep 9, 2022 | Litigation

Generally, the answer is no. Customer lists may qualify for “trade secret” protection under North Dakota law. Customer lists, lead lists, social media followers and the like qualify under this law. If you leave your employer and take this information with you to start...
Why You Need A Trademark: A Case Study.

Why You Need A Trademark: A Case Study.

by Fargo Patent & Business Law | Aug 29, 2022 | General Intellectual Property

Here at Fargo Patent & Business Law, PLLC we often get clients who get into trademark disputes. The claim is called “trademark infringement.” This is a case study about one of our clients who found itself on the wrong side of trademark law.  Our client operated a...
Just what are “Trade Secrets?”

Just what are “Trade Secrets?”

by Fargo Patent & Business Law | Jul 26, 2022 | General Intellectual Property

In our practice we see a fair amount of confidential information from our clients. Some of it relates to inventions that they are working on. Some relate to trademarks and efforts to protect good ideas. What can be done to protect this information especially when it...
Crowdfunding: What is it and how you take advantage of it to help your business.

Crowdfunding: What is it and how you take advantage of it to help your business.

by Fargo Patent & Business Law | Jun 23, 2022 | Business Entities

Crowdfunding is a way of raising money on the internet for various purposes from a multitude of investors or donors. It has really come into its own over the last 10 years or so. Typically, the person seeking funds raises it by researching the types of crowdfunding,...
Patents Give you a Monopoly, Not Permission

Patents Give you a Monopoly, Not Permission

by Fargo Patent & Business Law | Jun 20, 2022 | Patent

People often incorrectly believe a patent gives you the right to make, sell, offer to sell, or otherwise use a particular thing. Patents do not in fact give you this right.  Patents give you the right of a monopoly on a particular concept for a certain time...
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