As noted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, there is no simple answer to the question of whether inventors should protect their processes as trade secrets or with patents. Las Vegas entrepreneurs who are confronted with this issue should carefully...
Month: August 2014
Rapper sued for breach of contract
Las Vegas is a city full of world-renowned shows, five-star restaurants and fashionable nightclubs. Positive publicity is a big part of the success of these ventures, and many businesses will spend substantial sums to ensure that they market their products...
The pros and cons of protecting an invention as a patent
Many businesses seek to protect their inventions via patents, as is evidenced by the fact that the United States Patent and Trademark Office received over 600,000 patent applications in 2013 alone. This type of intellectual property protection, however, may not be...
Actress expected to appeal child custody decision
Family law issues such as child custody, visitation rights and child support payments can be difficult to navigate. Las Vegas families who choose to resolve these legal matters through litigation may find that the process requires one or more civil appeals.Actress...
The pros and cons of protecting an invention as a trade secret
New inventions have served as the foundations of countless successful businesses, both in Las Vegas and throughout the country. Many executives who are charged with protecting these inventions may be drawn to trade secret classification, as this category of...
Fatal Henderson worksite accident leaves family devastated
Many manufacturing facilities in Las Vegas require workers to engage in activities that are dangerous unless safety measures are in place. When employees are killed as a result of a worksite accident that could have been prevented by employers, the families of the...
General partnerships: Easily created, but carry high liability
According to the most recent statistical information from the Internal Revenue Service, there are nearly 600,000 general partnerships in the United States. Las Vegas entrepreneurs who would like to structure their business ventures as general partnerships, however,...
Fatal Las Vegas car accident caused by DUI driver
For most Las Vegas residents, engaging with public roadways is often an unavoidable part of life. Because of this, those who choose to drink and drive place not only other drivers in danger, but also anyone who has the misfortune of being nearby. When DUI drivers...
Las Vegas woman killed in 9-vehicle crash
As a large U.S. city, Las Vegas has several major roadways crossing through or near it. These highways and interstates are a vital part of the local economy, as they allow for quick and efficient transportation. However, they can also be quite dangerous, as the sheer...