Spiller Law Business and Entertainment Law Blog

When you form a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in California, one of the first structural decisions you'll make is how the company will be managed. The choice between a member-managed LLC and a manager-managed LLC sounds like legal jargon, but it has real, practical consequences for how decisions get made, who can bind the company in contracts, and how your business looks to lenders and investors. Here's what you need to know.

A guide to how the trademark process works in California

Here are five common trademark mistakes creatives make and how you can avoid them.

Parody may be a defense to Trademark Infringement claims in certain instances.

A guide to filing international trademarks.

Creativity fuels the engine of the global economy. The products we buy, the apps we use, the movies and series we watch, all have a significant creative component. So much so that the importance of intellectual property (IP) for entertainment startups cannot be overstated. And yet, navigating the labyrinth of IP laws poses significant challenges and risks. This article explores the intricacies of IP protection, offering a guide for entertainment startups to protect their crea

A blog post explaining how to respond to a letter from the United States Trademark Office (USPTO)

This post is about how to undertake your own trademark search without a lawyer.

This post discusses the mistakes business owners make when it comes to trademarks.

A blog post about the costs of registering an international trademark and tips on saving on that cost

When it comes to trademarking your business name or logo, there are a lot of things that impact the costs of registration. What is a Trademark? The first step is understanding what a trademark is and how it can protect your brand identity. A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, or design that identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods or services from those of others. A strong trademark can help build customer loyalty by creating an association in the minds of consu