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Intellectual Property


Trademark Licensing for Growing Brands: Quality Control, Naked Licensing, and How Royalties Are Taxed
By Trenton Roberts and Autumn Hartman. A trademark license without real quality control can cost the owner the mark. What the Lanham Act requires, what the naked licensing cases teach, and how Section 1253 treats royalty payments.
Trenton Roberts
Aug 217 min read


Trademark Clearance and Registration Steps for Texas Businesses
By Trenton Roberts and Autumn Hartman. Trademark clearance shows if a name or logo is available.
Trenton Roberts
Aug 117 min read


Owning Your IP: IP Assignment for Founders and Contractors, Trade Secrets, and Tax
By Trenton Roberts and Autumn Hartman. Copyright and patent ownership start with the creator.
Trenton Roberts
May 189 min read
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