By: Tyler Seling.
Protecting intellectual property (“IP”) is an important aspect of any business or organization. Whether utilizing trademarks for brand development, copyrights for the works of authorship, or patents for the design or innovation it’s created, having an established IP policy is critical to succeeding in the competitive digital market.
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Until recently, many U.S. companies faced trademark issues in China. China uses a "first to file" trademark system, which is in stark contrast to the U.S.'s "first to use" system. This has impacted large corporations such as Pfizer and Apple. Today's post discusses a recent decision by the Chinese Supreme Court that ruled in favor of Michael Jordan and ordered a Chinese company to stop using its trademark.
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U.S. Corporate tax rates, like personal tax rates, allow for deductions, exemptions, and credits. U.S. corporations are allowed to defer taxes on international income until the income is "repatriated." Today's post discusses the sting on "Sweetheart Deals" and what impact this will have on U.S. Corporations, specifically, Apple.
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