by Appraisal Economics | Jan 27, 2020 | Intellectual Property
In an effort to protect your business, you registered your trademark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. If approved, you were issued a federal registration number. Now that you have taken that necessary step in the preservation of your brand, your business is...
by Appraisal Economics | Jul 5, 2019 | Business Valuation, Intellectual Property
Some of the most valuable trademarks are also the most recognizable company names: Google, Microsoft, Walmart, Mercedes, and others. However, trademarks protect more than corporate names. They also safeguard logos, designs, product names, taglines, and more....
by Appraisal Economics | Mar 6, 2019 | Intellectual Property
In today’s knowledge economy, intellectual property (IP) truly fuels economic growth. IP includes assets such as copyrights, patents, trademarks, licenses, proprietary technology, contracts, software, databases, R&D, and more. Today, in the United States, IP is...
by Appraisal Economics | Jan 11, 2019 | Business Valuation, Intellectual Property, Valuation
Intellectual property laws are complex, and these intricacies often lead to confusion for individuals and businesses. It behooves companies to understand intellectual property (IP) laws so they can properly protect their own IP, and understand their rights when it...
by Appraisal Economics | Aug 22, 2018 | Intellectual Property
Innovative and creative undertakings are the forces that drive the U.S. economy. Over the last century, we have experienced unparalleled advancements that defend our competitive edge and improve our quality of life. As a leader in innovation, our nation’s companies...