Author Archives: James Blake

Pitfalls of Trademark Assignments: Assignment in Gross

Trademark assignment is an area of U.S. intellectual property law where small business owners, startups, and investors can easily make big mistakes. Most people know that they need a trademark assignment agreement, and that trademark assignments must be registered with … Continue reading

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Common Export Documents for Letters of Credit

Are you confused about all of the documents required for exporting goods under a letter of credit? While letters of credit are the backbone of international trade finance, many importers and exporters don’t fully understand the plethora of documentation involved … Continue reading

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Negotiating Texas Commercial Lease Pass Through Expenses

Commercial leases in Texas vary widely, and commercial lease negotiation requires understanding of the types of commercial leases and the risks that landlords and tenants face. There’s no such thing as a “standard commercial lease,” and what you don’t know … Continue reading

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Texas Contract Law: Texas Breach of Contract Defenses

  Many small business contract agreements are illegal, unenforceable or subject to Texas breach of contract defenses.  In a Texas breach of contract scenario, illegal or unenforceable terms in business contract agreements make business litigation for small business contract disputes … Continue reading

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Using Negative Incentives in Outsourcing Agreements to Drive Performance

It’s increasingly necessary to use negative, compensation-reducing mechanisms to prevent vendors from intentional or negligent breach of contract that may damage your company or brand. This is particularly true in international business or contracting for foreign outsourcing services. In foreign … Continue reading

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