Paying a Finder’s Fee When Raising Capital in the United States: The Success Fee Trap
When raising capital in the United States, companies often run into a common, very avoidable legal problem: paying a “success fee,” “commission,” or “finder’s fee”
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Why Foreign Companies Should Not DIY a U.S. LLC
Why Foreign Companies Should Not DIY a U.S. LLC
Your first American customer sends you a $50,000 purchase order. They need your ACH details by Friday. You formed a $699 LLC online and now you cannot open a U.S. bank
How a Foreign Trademark Application or Registration Can Help You in the United States: Section 44(d) and Section 44
How a Foreign Trademark Application or Registration Can Help You in the United States
A foreign trademark registration (and even a pending application) can materially strengthen and accelerate U.S. trademark strategy, not just for foreign businesses, but also for American
The Gold Card Immigration Program: Capital, Extraordinary Ability, and Legal Uncertainties
The U.S. Gold Card Program: What It Changes, What It Does Not, and Why the Risk Still Matters
On September 19, 2025, the Trump administration issued Executive Order 14351, creating what is now known as the Gold Card program.
Registering a Trademark in Canada: What International Businesses Need to Know
Registering a Trademark in Canada: What International Businesses Need to Know
Canada is a first to file system for registration priority in the way that matters commercially. If you delay, someone else can file first and create leverage against your
Negotiating Trademark Disputes: Protecting Your Brand Without Burning Cash
Negotiating Trademark Disputes: Protecting Your Brand Without Burning Cash
When Disputes Heat Up, Fighting Isn’t Always Smart
When a trademark dispute heats up, most businesses reflexively escalate. A cease and desist letter arrives, someone feels accused, leadership gets protective, and
Harris Sliwoski Takes on the 2026 World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw is official, and the expanded tournament will feature the most globally diverse field in the competition’s history. With 48 teams, 12 groups, and three host nations across North America, the stage is set for
Trade Secrets and How to Protect Your Most Valuable Information
Trade Secrets and How Your Business Can Protect Its Most Valuable Information
In today’s AI driven economy, trade secrets often represent a company’s core competitive advantage. Yet many businesses spend far more time and money protecting trademarks and patents than
Ten IP Monetization Mistakes That Quietly Destroy Global Trademark Portfolio Value
Ten IP Monetization Mistakes That Quietly Destroy Global Trademark Portfolio Value
IP deals rarely fail because someone forgot to file a trademark. They fail because of small operational gaps that compound over time. The ten mistakes below directly erode valuation,
Registering Trademarks in Vietnam: What You Need to Know
Registering a Trademark in Vietnam: What International Businesses Need to Know
Vietnam has become a key manufacturing and consumer market in Asia, with a fast-growing middle class and an increasingly sophisticated legal framework for intellectual property. If you plan to