You and two friends decide you want to start a new company. Congratulations! What comes next is critical – you’ll want to give your business a proper foundation for success.
Entrepreneurs and Emerging Companies
Big Tech and IP: Google, Twitter, Trademarks and Patents
Lessons abound when it comes to intellectual property cases involving big names in tech.
Trademark Troubles for the Washington Football Team
IP News: Likelihood of confusion over the “Commanders” name results in a refusal of the Washington team’s trademark application.
Summer Social on the Road: Baltimore
At our third and final Summer Social, we were joined by many adorable furry faces!
$3M Seed Funding for Nemphos Braue Client EDAC Labs
Congratulations to Nemphos Braue client EDAC Labs on its seed-round funding, which will be used to scale up its unique carbon removal technology.
New IP Resources Added
From trademarks and trade secrets to copyrights, patents and licensing, our expert attorneys provide legal counsel and guidance on IP matters.
Get Funded: George Nemphos Joins Panel for BBJ Event
Panelists shared insights on what entrepreneurs can do to best position their companies for raising capital.
Summer Social on the Road: Columbia
Our summer event series continued with a great night at a Howard County brewery.
Jack Daniel’s and Bad Spaniels: When Parody Becomes Costly
VIP Products introduced a squeaky, chewable dog toy designed to look like a bottle of Jack Daniel’s whiskey. The Supreme Court has weighed in.
Should AI be Recognized as an Inventor on Patents?
The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and intellectual property raises many legal questions – and the answers aren’t yet clearly defined.
How a Service Company can Spin-off a Product Company
Nemphos Braue has recently helped multiple service-company clients spin-off product companies, and Managing Member George Nemphos provided insights and examples in a recent article for the Baltimore Business Journal’s Maryland Inno.
The Unitary Patent is Coming to Europe June 1, 2023 – Are You Ready?
The UPCA affects the patent rights of ALL patent owners with patents granted by the European Patent Office (EPO) and patent applicants with pending applications in the EPO. If you are a current EP patent owner, the time to act is NOW.
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Nemphos Braue Represents Tufton Capital in Acquisition by Mercer Advisors
Nemphos Braue client Tufton Capital Management, LLC, based in Hunt Valley, Maryland, was acquired by Denver, Colorado-based Mercer Global Advisors, Inc.
NHOA 2025 Small Business Summit
George Nemphos and Lauren Ziegler participated in multiple informative panels, sharing information regarding mergers and acquisitions, subcontracting, teaming and joint ventures (JVs).
Fireball is Strong, But Weak as a TM
The USPTO and US Federal Circuit weigh in on a trademark case involving Sazerac’s Fireball and Bullshine Distillery’s Firebull.
