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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...

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 theÂ 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. AllÂ Corporations,Â Companies,Â Partnerships...

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...

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

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...

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

Are You Treating It Like a Business?

Author: Gano LemoineOn: Jun 08Categories: Business Development, Corporate Formalities, Corporate Governance, Entrepreneurs, Film Producing, Filmmakers, LLC - Incorporation, Music Business, Music Publishing, Novel Writing, Producing, Screenwriting, Television Production, Uncategorized

Contracts & Business Needs of Film Production – and why.

Author: Gano LemoineOn: Mar 11Categories: Copyright, Corporate Formalities, Corporate Governance, Fair Use, Film Producing, Filmmakers, Life Rights, LLC - Incorporation, Music Business, Music Licensing, Music Publishing, Novel Writing, Producing, Public Domain, Screenwriting, Television Production, Trademark, Uncategorized

Filmmakers and writers often let the contract and business details be a second – or third or forth priority, which is unfortunate. Neglecting contracts and business formalities may prevent getting investors into a movie, or may cause a host of other...

The New Year – Company Maintenance for a Better Year

Author: Gano LemoineOn: Jan 18Categories: Corporate Formalities, Corporate Governance, Film Producing, Filmmakers, LLC - Incorporation, Television Production

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,...