by jill starbuck | Aug 31, 2020 | Frontpage Article, Newsletter
Many companies provide a plethora of innovations. For instance, IBM, Samsung, Microsoft, Intel, and Sony own tens of thousands of patents for their innovations. But did you know that the products these companies sell contain inventions owned by other companies? For...
by jill starbuck | Feb 11, 2020 | Frontpage Article, Newsletter
It is hard to believe that we are already into the second month of the New Year! We look forward to each new year in the valuation business as it rewards us with new clients, new projects, new friends, new adventures, and new learning opportunities. Although we enjoy...
by jill starbuck | Jul 31, 2019 | Frontpage Article, Newsletter
Intellectual property brings many benefits to its owners, with each type of IP bringing different benefits. For instance, patents protect utility or functional designs as well as offer superior rights when infringement occurs. Trademarks help create brand awareness...
by jill starbuck | Jul 31, 2019 | Frontpage Article, Newsletter
Musicians are quite familiar with intellectual property–specifically, copyrights. Without it, they would struggle making a career from their music abilities. Copyrights protect their music (lyrics and audio recordings) so that others cannot steal or imitate it....
by jill starbuck | Apr 30, 2019 | Frontpage Article, Newsletter
Imagine going to a fitness class without music. How motivated would you be? How fun would a local bar be without a band or DJ to dance the night away? When visiting a local bar, restaurant, clothing store, fitness center, grocery, coffee shop, and other venues, we...
by jill starbuck | Apr 30, 2019 | Frontpage Article, Newsletter
For years, sports commentators, fans, and others have been convinced that Tiger Woods should retire. His body seems to be falling apart from numerous injuries, with the most serious involving four back surgeries within four years. These injuries have caused him to...
