Author Archives: James Blake

Estate Planning, Medical Power of Attorney & Health Care Directives

Posted on December 11, 2011 by James Blake

A last will and testament is often the first thing people associate with estate planning.  However, estate planning typically involves more than simply determining who will get your assets or how to avoid estate taxes.  Your wishes regarding medical treatment … Continue reading →

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Business Buyout & Earn-Out Agreements for Buying or Selling a Business

Posted on November 26, 2011 by James Blake

If you are buying or selling a business in Texas, an earn-out agreement can be a useful part of your company acquisition, business partner buyout, company merger, or other business acquisition contract. An earn-out agreement can provide a potentially higher … Continue reading →

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Trademark Infringement Litigation & Domain Name Disputes Under UDRP

Posted on November 19, 2011 by James Blake

Using a domain name similar to a competitors’ trademark or website name gives rise to trademark infringement lawsuits, a phenomenon that seems ever increasing. With a little due diligence, you may find your competitors infringing your intellectual property rights online. … Continue reading →

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Cybersquatting, Domain Name Disputes & Trademark Infringement

Posted on November 17, 2011 by James Blake

Trademark infringement issues relating to domain name disputes and cybersquatting is an ever increasing concern for many businesses. Trademark infringement litigation and domain name disputes are also likely to increase in the future as domain name availability is shrinking at … Continue reading →

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Registering a Trademark & Likelihood of Confusion: Trademark Application Rejection

Posted on November 10, 2011 by James Blake

Trademark applications and service mark applications are often rejected due to a likelihood of confusion with another registered mark. If you are registering a trademark or filing a service mark application, a Texas intellectual property lawyer can assist your trademark … Continue reading →

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