Trademarks are used to protect a name, word, or symbol that is used for the purpose of identifying the source of goods or services.  Many economists have shown the direct relationship between the increasing importance of branding and the value of securing your IP – a lesson that the “Octomom” has clearly not missed!

According to CNN, the Smoking Gun and a number of other news sources Nadya Suleman, aka the “Octomom”, has recently filed two trademark applications and wants to put her moniker on television programs, clothing and disposable and cloth diapers. (more…)

Health care – and who pays for it – remains an important topic for business owners. Recent legislation will require employers to pay for 65% of separated employees’ health care continuation payment for a prescribed period.  Previously, employers were required to keep separated employees on their health care plans as long as the employee paid up to 110% to cover the payment and attendant administrative cost.   (more…)