by Nakia Gray | Mar 16, 2018 | Brand Protection, Business, Trademarks
In 2017 there were 29.6 million small businesses registered in the United States. The chances of someone else having the same idea as you is pretty likely. What makes for a frustrating time is when you go to trademark your business name and you find out it’s already...
by Nakia Gray | Mar 2, 2018 | Authors, Brand Protection, Business, Trademarks, Uncategorized
Trademarks over the last couple of years have become very popular, even for small business owners. Whether you are an artist, an author, whether you are in the beauty industry, fashion industry, online business, local businesses, wherever, everyone understand the...
by Nakia Gray | Feb 16, 2018 | Brand Protection, Business, Contracts, Uncategorized
As a lawyer, I get asked a lot of questions. I do my best to answer all that I can, but it starts to get overwhelming because all my inboxes get flooded! One of the most popular questions, I’ve noticed, is about verbal agreements or oral contracts. People can be...
by Nakia Gray | Mar 16, 2017 | Brand Protection, Copyrights, Online Business, Trademarks, Uncategorized
As an IP attorney, one of the most FAQ I get is: “What is the difference between copyrights and trademarks and which one do I need to protect my stuff?” Trademark and copyright registrations are both types of intellectual property issued by the government,...
by Nakia Gray | Aug 22, 2015 | Brand Protection, Business, Trademarks
Like many, I’m sure you’ve toiled over finding the perfect name for your business and how to establish that subtle mix of appeal and innovation that expresses exactly who you are and what your business offers. A memorable name can create a buzz and do wonders...
by Nakia Gray | Aug 22, 2015 | Brand Protection, Copyrights, Online Business, Social Media
Social media has become such a major part of our lives that it’s hard to remember a time when we weren’t plugged into it. For my fellow virtual entrepreneurs out there, it can be an especially powerful business tool. With millions of users visiting social media...
