May 31 – Firm Articles
California Civil Code section 1938 takes effect on July 1, 2013 and imposes certain obligations upon owners and lessors of commercial property regarding accessibility. That section provides: A commercial property owner or…
Jan 24 – Firm Articles
Many California employers have rounding policies that alter employee time entries to the nearest tenth (or other increment) of an hour. There is no California statute authorizing this practice and the court’s…
Dec 06 – Firm Articles
As a result of the continued availability of new mediums of expression and changes in technology, the protection of rights in creative works under copyright law presents some of the most complicated…
Dec 06 – Firm Articles
In an economy that thrives on advances in technology, patents are one of the most valuable assets to a modern business. Far too often an inventor develops an innovative new product, only…
Dec 06 – Firm Articles
Trademarks are a valuable asset to any business. Virtually every well-known and successful company has a recognizable trademark to help consumers identify its products or services easily. An effective trademark can help…
Dec 06 – Firm Articles
Higgs Fletcher & Mack’s Intellectual Property Group in San Diego has extensive experience representing clients throughout the county on either side of patent, trademark and copyright disputes. The following is a small…
Dec 06 – Firm Articles
Trademarks/Service Marks Registered domestic and foreign marks Pending applications Common law marks New products/services Vineyard names Packaging/advertising materials Advertising slogans Icons, logos, graphics Customer nicknames Domain names 800/888 numbers Trade Names/Corporate Names/DBAs/LLC…
Dec 06 – Firm Articles
Each lawyer and legal team member with the San Diego corporate and regulatory law practice group at the firm of Higgs Fletcher & Mack is well informed and able to address all…
Dec 06 – Firm Articles
The San Diego attorneys at Higgs Fletcher & Mack represent developers, sponsors, investors, lenders, financial institutions, contractors, and other parties in connection with the acquisition, development, financing, construction and operation of a…
Dec 06 – Firm Articles
An attorney associated with the San Diego mergers and acquisitions practice group at the corporate and securities law firm Higgs Fletcher & Mack provides representation to private, closely held and family businesses,…