Business Development

Thou Shalt Lock Down Thine Trademarks, Assets, and Branding !

Author: Gano LemoineOn: Jul 29Categories: Brand development, Branding, Business Development, Copyright, Corporate Formalities, Corporate Governance, Entrepreneurs, LLC - Incorporation, Logo, Music Business, Music Licensing, Music Publishing, Public Domain, Tech Company, Television Production, Trademark, Trademarks, Video Game, Video Game Company, Video Game Design, Video Game Development

A recent conversation with the owner of a growing business yet again emphasized how critical it is to get your branding and trademarks established as early as possible. The Coca-Cola logo is an example of a widely-recognized trademark representing a global...

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Oregon’s Got Game – Video Game That Is.

Author: Gano LemoineOn: May 14Categories: Business Development, Copyright, Entrepreneurs, LLC - Incorporation, Tech Company, Video Game, Video Game Company, Video Game Design, Video Game Development

Last night I attended yet another excellent Oregon Entrepreneur’s Network (OEN) PubTalk, the topic being the Future of Oregon’s Video Game Industry. Speakers included Nick Lambert of Mountain Machine Studios, Yori Kvitchko of SleepNinja Games,...

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OEN PubTalk – Is brick and mortar retail dead?

Author: Gano LemoineOn: Mar 16Categories: Brand development, Branding, Business Development, Entrepreneurs, LLC - Incorporation, Trademarks, Uncategorized

Wednesday I attended another session of the excellent Portland area PubTalk series, this one on the topic of whether brick and mortar retail is dead. Panelists included Emma Mcilroy, co-founder of Wildfang apparel for hip Tomboy types (her description,...

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10 Critical Company Maintenance Items for the New Year.

Author: Gano LemoineOn: Jan 13Categories: Business Development, Corporate Formalities, Corporate Governance, Entrepreneurs, Film Producing, Filmmakers, LLC - Incorporation, Music Business, Music Publishing, Television Production, Trademark

With the New Year comes this reminder – it’s time for some Company maintenance. A few simple, but critically important things need to be done for those with businesses. Here is a partial list of critical requirements: 1. All Corporations, Companies, Partnerships...

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Crowdfunding – Preparation, Do’s and Don’ts

Author: Gano LemoineOn: Aug 18Categories: Brand development, Branding, Business Development, Copyright, Corporate Formalities, Corporate Governance, Entrepreneurs, LLC - Incorporation, Music Business, Music Licensing, Music Publishing, Novel Writing, Parody, Producing, Screenwriting, Television Production, Trademark, Trademarks, Uncategorized

Crowdfunding through sites like Kickstarter, IndieGoGo, Crowdfunder, and the like, is an increasingly popular method of funding a project, product or company. Those approaching a crowdfunding effort should prepare from a legal perspective long before...

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Branding and Trademarks and Logos – Oh My!

Author: Gano LemoineOn: Jun 18Categories: Brand development, Branding, Business Development, Copyright, Corporate Formalities, Corporate Governance, Entrepreneurs, Fair Use, LLC - Incorporation, Logo, Public Domain, Trademark, Uncategorized

comprehensive strategy for protecting a business's brand, trademarks, and logos

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Filmmaker & Creatives Business Practices – 4 Must Do’s

Author: Gano LemoineOn: Jun 04Categories: Business Development, Copyright, Corporate Formalities, Entrepreneurs, Fair Use, Film Producing, Filmmakers, Life Rights, LLC - Incorporation, Music, Music Business, Music Licensing, Music Publishing, Novel Writing, Parody, Producing, Public Domain, Publicity Rights, Screenwriting, Television Production, Trademark, Uncategorized

Aspiring filmmakers and creatives often let the contract and business details be an afterthought, thinking “that’s not fun. Or creative. And I don’t have the budget for that un-fun, un-creative stuff.  I’m working with my...

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You can’t afford NOT to hire an entertainment lawyer.

Author: Gano LemoineOn: Feb 26Categories: Business Development, Copyright, Corporate Formalities, Entrepreneurs, Fair Use, Film Producing, Filmmakers, Life Rights, LLC - Incorporation, Music, Music Business, Music Licensing, Music Publishing, Novel Writing, Parody, Privacy Rights, Producing, Public Domain, Publicity Rights, Screenwriting, Television Production, Trademark, Uncategorized

I often receive calls from creatives with business and legal questions about their project. Many thinly funded project leaders balk when they find out that an attorney (including yours truly) charges from $375 per hour and up  – to negotiate...

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Are you treating it like a business?

Author: Gano LemoineOn: Nov 16Categories: Business Development, Copyright, Corporate Formalities, Corporate Governance, Entrepreneurs, Fair Use, Film Producing, Filmmakers, Life Rights, LLC - Incorporation, Music, Music Business, Music Licensing, Music Publishing, Novel Writing, Parody, Privacy Rights, Producing, Public Domain, Publicity Rights, Screenwriting, Television Production, Trademark, Uncategorized

My legal practice is a mix of business clients and entertainment clients, so I come across many people that are growing their endeavor from an early stage. That early stage is frequently a natural progression from a unique combination of passion, interest...

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With New Year brings New Year Company Maintenance.

Author: Gano LemoineOn: Jan 09Categories: Business Development, Corporate Formalities, Corporate Governance, Entrepreneurs, LLC - Incorporation, Music Business, Producing, Uncategorized

With the New Year comes this reminder – it’s time for some Company maintenance. A few simple, but critically important things need to be done for those with businesses. Here is a partial list of critical requirements: 1. All Corporations, Companies, Partnerships...

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