No matter the size of your portfolio, there are several opportunities – and responsibilities – attached to each and every patent you hold. Different patents can play different roles in supporting your overall business strategy, possibly underpinning direct sales and licensing revenue simultaneously, depending on the business model of your company.

Previously in this blog we showcased Lafayette, Indiana and Indianapolis, Indiana as fast growing hubs for new startup ideas. Another city that may not always come to mind when thinking of a new startup hub, is Lansing, Michigan. Like Lafayette, Lansing hosts a Big Ten school that has recently put a strong emphasis on entrepreneurship, both for its students and the community as a whole. 

At some point in life, many of us will sign a “Power of Attorney” (POA) and designate one of our children to be our “attorney in fact.”  Or, perhaps we have been named as attorney in fact for our own parents.  Being designated as an attorney in fact means that you have the authority to transact business for the person who appointed you (the principal).

You’ve been searching for weeks on every career site possible, and you’ve finally found the posting, the one that details exactly what you’re looking for. The interview process is crucial to landing any job, and you want to make sure you ace this one. Maybe you’re fresh out of college or you’re looking for a great change. You may have had fifteen professional job interviews in your lifetime or this may be your first. How do you make sure you’re putting your best foot forward?  To help you in this process, I’ve outlined the things I’ve learned at Gutwein Law on getting your resume noticed and making the best impression on your potential employer. This list is not all-inclusive, and you may think some are common sense – you may be right, but we all need refreshers sometimes, right? I know I do!

Many people may be surprised as to what all qualifies as a “security” under the federal securities laws, and the Indiana Securities Act (ISA). A security is often thought of as a stock or bond, but can also include “promissory notes, investment contracts, and interests in limited liability companies, to name a few,” according to Indiana Secretary of State and the seminal U.S. Supreme Court Case of Howey.