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So it seems not all is well in the social media world. Recently, Pinterest tried to trademark its logo – the stylized P in a combination of red and white – but Path quashed their hopes by requesting a 90 day extension to file an opposition.

Guest Blog Written by: Jennifer Lefere, Of Counsel at The Law Offices of Jere M. Friedman, PLLC, where she advises businesses and individuals in protecting their intellectual property assets.

The advent of cloud computing and storage has drastically changed the way companies store their data. It is not only cost effective but makes sharing information in the work place convenient. But now, sensitive data earlier secured in-house under strict supervision is ‘protected’ by third parties who store it on the internet. This raises majorContinue reading “The Real Cost of Cloud Storage”

As I have mentioned before, one of my favorite parts of being in the startup world is hearing others’ stories. Too often as a female founder I am left wanting when I hear an all-male panel. That’s not to say I do not learn something; I always learn something regardless of gender. However, sitting inContinue reading “Ten Entrepreneurial Takeaways Inspired by Wendy S. Lea”

This time, the ease of jumping in the car was replaced with security lines, takeoffs and landings, Wi-Fi issues (I came very close to blowing the 10Gb limit on the MiFi in September), forgetting to buy food for 4+ hour flights, and my “I-love-train-over-air-travel” revelation!

Check out Mary’s book review in TheNextWoman.com.  She reviews “Heels of Steel”, Surviving and Thriving in the Corporate World, released on September 25. While the book describes Vanessa’s experience in a corporate environment as she made her way up to C-suite, Mary found it to be an interesting read regarding mentorship and leadership. 

My trip to NYC to visit JJ Ramberg, the host of MSNBC’s new small business show “Your Business,” started early Wednesday morning with a quick workout at fellow entrepreneur Amanda Coe’s Exercise Coach (the founders at Exercise Coach created the twice per week program for busy professionals). After getting my heart rate up a bit,Continue reading “SUCCESS Contest Trip: Sharing the Journey (Take 1)”

There are many company owners who respond in the negative when asked if their business has any intellectual property worth protecting. They would be wrong. The name of their company alone is an asset that can be defended with state and federal trademark protection, and is probably one of the most valuable assets a business has.

When push comes to shove, some businessmen throw caution and all smart business practice sense to the wind. Recently the CEO and founder of FindTheBest, Kevin O’Connor, has decided to take a patent troll, who has been harassing his company, to court. Patent trolls are companies/individuals that impose patent rights against alleged patent infringers butContinue reading “Fighting the Good Fight”

Just under five weeks on the road, with a worcation* in Kelowna, British Columbia jammed into week number two, and only one rain shower when I crossed the Colorado River back into Arizona.  Intern Jake Hoekstra and I traveled from Phoenix to Vancouver, BC in five days and I returned solo (it was planned thatContinue reading “Traklight’s Practice Safe Crowdfunding Summer Tour 2013”