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Lawyers and Engineers…So Different Yet So Similar
When thinking of engineers and lawyers, their differences are more obvious when you compare them based on the tasks they perform and the reasons they get hired. But by looking a little closer, there are a lot of similarities between the two professions. High-Level...
WHY LITIGATION IS NOT A DIRTY WORD
From the dawn of time mankind has had methods to resolve disputes. From clan chieftains to kings, men and women have had others resolve their disputes. The current American system of justice, at least on the civil side, derived from English common law where judges...
I want to start a business that competes with my former employer. Can I take a customer list?
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...
Why You Need A Trademark: A Case Study.
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...
Just what are “Trade Secrets?”
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...
Crowdfunding: What is it and how you take advantage of it to help your business.
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...
Patents Give you a Monopoly, Not Permission
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...
What to do if you get a Subpoena?
During the course of your life you may be served with a subpoena in either a criminal or civil case. For this post we will focus on civil subpoenas. What is a subpoena? Well, a subpoena is a written document issued by a court or an attorney acting as an officer of...
The Answer to a Lawsuit: Further Information
The Answer does not have to be an all out knock-down denial. In fact, it can and should admit those things that are incontrovertible and not in reasonable dispute. This would include such things as if you are living at a certain address, that you...
Injunctions and Restraining Orders
Do you need to immediately stop someone from doing something? Or do you need to make someone else act? An injunction, protection order, or restraining order may be your answer. An example of what an injunction may be used would be to prevent an employee ...
