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Enforcing your mark: When does a cease and desist become a lawsuit?

On Behalf of Hayes Scott Bonino Ellingson & Guslani, LLP | Jan 23, 2026 | Intellectual Property Law

Protecting a trademark does not stop at registration. In many cases, the real work of safeguarding this particular kind of intellectual property interest begins when another business starts using a confusingly similar name, logo or brand identity. For trademark...

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Enforcing contracts through litigation to protect trade secrets

On Behalf of Hayes Scott Bonino Ellingson & Guslani, LLP | Jun 20, 2025 | Intellectual Property Law

A company's trade secrets may be among its most valuable intellectual property. Unlike copyrighted original creations, patented products or trademarked logos, trade secrets are often not eligible for formal registration. Companies do not want to disclose trade secrets...

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Is formal copyright registration needed to enforce IP rights?

On Behalf of Hayes Scott Bonino Ellingson & Guslani, LLP | Mar 26, 2025 | Intellectual Property Law

There are several valuable types of intellectual property (IP) that businesses may want to protect. Companies that invest in professional branding may register a formal trademark that represents their brand to consumers. Organizations may also have specific...

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How commercial litigation can resolve a breach of contract

On Behalf of Hayes Scott Bonino Ellingson & Guslani, LLP | Dec 31, 2024 | Litigation

Business contracts should make standard business operations relatively predictable. Organizations hire workers or service providers to perform critical functions for the company. They lock in prices and delivery dates with vendors. They negotiate leases or license...

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3 common components of breach of contract lawsuits

On Behalf of Hayes Scott Bonino Ellingson & Guslani, LLP | Sep 24, 2024 | Litigation

Many companies conduct business-to-business (B2B) operations. Instead of marketing products to consumers or providing services to individuals, they manufacture products that companies use or provide services for other organizations. B2B operations can be predictable...

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Is formal registration necessary for trademark protection?

On Behalf of Hayes Scott Bonino Ellingson & Guslani, LLP | Jun 28, 2024 | Intellectual Property Law

There are several different kinds of intellectual property protection available to creators and businesses. Trademarks are one form of potential intellectual property protection. Trademarks allow a company to control the use of an image, symbol, word, phrase or logo...

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3 reasons that franchisees may need to file a lawsuit

On Behalf of Hayes Scott Bonino Ellingson & Guslani, LLP | Apr 3, 2024 | Litigation

Business lawsuits have a tendency to become very complicated quite quickly. Minor details in a contract or business arrangement can have major implications on legal proceedings. Franchises, which involve investors buying into a business opportunity with an established...

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What is a trade secret?

On Behalf of Hayes Scott Bonino Ellingson & Guslani, LLP | Jan 5, 2024 | Intellectual Property Law

In regards to intellectual property, the term trade secret holds significant importance. It refers to a form of intellectual property that comprises information, practices, processes, designs, formulas or any data that gives a business a competitive advantage....

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When a client or supplier violates a nondisclosure agreement

On Behalf of Hayes Scott Bonino Ellingson & Guslani, LLP | Oct 4, 2023 | Litigation

Restrictive covenants can sometimes be controversial, but they are often necessary for the protection of a business's intellectual property. Trade secrets, in particular, are often vulnerable not only due to the risk of employee disclosures but also because of what...

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Why do new businesses need a trademark?

On Behalf of Hayes Scott Bonino Ellingson & Guslani, LLP | Jun 26, 2023 | Intellectual Property Law

For many entrepreneurs starting out with their first enterprise, the notion of filing a trademark for their business is not among their priority list of things to do for the success of their business. However, filing a trademark is incredibly crucial step towards...

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