Your brand is the foundation of everything you do, and is your key distinguisher in the market. Our Brand Protection team brings years of global experience to building and protecting your place in the market, and provides comprehensive service to think long-term about growth.
Building a strong brand requires thinking broadly about your story, your performance, and your expansion goals, and we work with all levels of your company to ensure a coordinated effort. From product development to international expansion, from organic growth to licensing and acquisition, our team integrates with yours to provide specialized tools and experience. We think creatively about new avenues of expansion, and work proactively to identify the next steps in your brand journey.
A strong brand also needs protection, and we implement practices from day one to reduce your risk and broaden your enforcement options. We routinely develop win-win solutions, but also stand prepared to provide experienced counsel globally and at all levels when conflicts do arise. We believe in your brand, and we will work with you to grow and protect it as your company scales.
DIY Law: Beware of the Legal Template
Many companies use contract templates in their day-to-day operations. When drafted properly and tied to the appropriate use case, templates can be a tremendous time and money saving resource. As outside general counsel to companies of all sizes, the review of existing contract templates comes up quite often. Some clients are looking for an upgrade, while others may be seeking a quick, validating green light or help with a contract negotiation utilizing a template as the foundation. Unfortunately, many templates do not accomplish the intended purpose, or worse.
Under the Corporate Transparency Act, Companies Face New Requirements in 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of financial regulation and corporate transparency, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) has emerged as a pivotal piece of legislation. Enacted in 2021 as part of the National Defense Authorization Act, the CTA will require most new and existing legal entities operating in the United States to file reports with the federal government regarding their beneficial owners. The CTA goes into effect on January 1, 2024, and its key provisions are described below.
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