When musicians come together to form a band, the legal structure of their relationship is rarely the first thing on their minds. The focus is understandably on the music, writing, recording, performing and building an audience. However, as a band begins performing, earning revenue, purchasing equipment, entering into contracts and creating valuable intellectual property, its legal and business structure becomes increasingly important. Depending on the circumstances, band memb

You open your inbox and find a letter demanding that you immediately stop using a business name, photograph, design, song, software, confidential information or other intellectual property. The letter alleges that you have infringed another party's rights, requires certain action by a specific deadline and threatens legal proceedings if you fail to comply. What should you do? Alternatively, you may be the business or rights holder on the other side. You discover that another

For entrepreneurs and growing businesses, establishing a clear and recognizable presence in the marketplace is essential. One of the first steps in building a brand is selecting and protecting the right name. This often involves choosing a corporate or business name, registering a trade name, securing a domain name, and where appropriate, obtaining trademark protection. Although these concepts are closely related and may overlap, each serves a distinct legal and commercia