Provisional Patent Applications: Part 1
Provisional patent applications, or PPAs, are a useful tool, but only when they are done right. They are like shape shifters between the Good The Bad and the Ugly.
What is a provisional patent application?
A provisional application […]
Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA)
Every company in the world which is responsible for a cosmetic product which is on sale in the US is now covered by this new regulation.
On December 29, 2022, the President signed the […]
Indemnification
Indemnification provisions, although sometimes disregarded as boilerplate, are a fundamental component of any deal involving intellectual property.
Examples of IP-related agreements where indemnity provisions come into play include:
Predispute Jury Trial Waiver
I have seen too many agreements, where the parties, have tried to use Jury waiver provisions. Nevertheless, implementing such laws in California courts might prove to be a challenging endeavor. This is also true in federal courts […]
Waiver of Consequential Damage in Confidentiality Agreements
You may have noticed some non-disclosure agreements that include confidentiality provisions that limit or exclude liability for damages in certain circumstances.
This exclusion usually appears in the “limitation of liability” or “miscellaneous clauses” section. Other […]
Soody Tronson has been being recognized as one of the top 100 Silicon Valley Women of Influence. On February 24, 2025, she will join 49 of Silicon Valley’s top businesswomen, as a mentor, at Silicon […]
STLG is now part of the UCLA Technology Development Group’s Startup in a Box list of recommended Legal Providers.
UCLA Technology Development Group (TDG) is committed to fostering the success of UCLA startups by providing UCLA entrepreneurs with the tools […]
STLG is now part of the UCLA Technology Development Group’s Startup in a Box list of recommended Legal Providers.
UCLA Technology Development Group (TDG) is committed to fostering the success of UCLA startups by providing UCLA entrepreneurs with the tools […]
Should you waive consequential damages and how does that affect your remedies in the event of breach of contract?
You may have noticed some non-disclosure agreements that include confidentiality provisions that limit or exclude liability for damages in certain circumstances.
This exclusion […]
As of October 22, 2024 FTC’s final rule banning fake online reviews and testimonials has come into effect.
