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2 weeks ago | 
mondaq.com | Fred Rocafort
A European trademark dispute is heating up over the use of theFrisby name, pitting a well-known Colombian fast-food chain againsta Spanish company that successfully registered the Frisby trademarkwith the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). (Having put up with the title, we promise that we will notsubject our readers to further puns relating to Frisby's mainproduct.)The outcome could have serious implications.
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2 weeks ago | 
mondaq.com | Fred Rocafort
HS Harris Sliwoski More Harris Sliwoski is an international law firm with United States offices in Los Angeles, Portland, Phoenix, and Seattle and our own contingent of lawyers in Sydney, Barcelona, Portugal, and Madrid. With two decades in business, we know how important it is to understand our client’s businesses and goals. We rely on our strong client relationships, our experience and our professional network to help us get the job done.
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3 weeks ago | 
harris-sliwoski.com | Fred Rocafort
Table of ContentsToggleFrisby Trademark Fight Highlights Key Risks for Global BrandsA European trademark dispute is heating up over the use of the Frisby name, pitting a well-known Colombian fast-food chain against a Spanish company that successfully registered the Frisby trademark with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
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3 weeks ago | 
mondaq.com | Fred Rocafort
If your China trademarks are still owned by your China-basedentity or by a company actively doing business in China, you'reexposed to significant legal and operational risks. Thesetrademarks are valuable IP assets—but because they areregistered in China, they remain subject to the jurisdiction ofChinese authorities. This means they can be frozen, seized, orotherwise affected by government intervention, commercial disputes,or creditor actions, sometimes without prior notice.
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3 weeks ago | 
harris-sliwoski.com | Fred Rocafort
Table of ContentsToggleFlorida’s CHOICE Act Poised to Expand Noncompete EnforcementOn April 24, 2025, the Florida Legislature approved the Florida Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth Act, which now awaits the Governor’s signature.
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3 weeks ago | 
mondaq.com | Fred Rocafort
Los acuerdos operativos (operating agreements) de lasLLC (limited liability companies o sociedades deresponsabilidad limitada) establecen cómo segestionará dicha entidad y son equivalentes a los estatutosde una sociedad anónima. En la mayoría de los estadosde EE. UU., incluidos algunos muy populares para laconstitución de LLC, como Florida, Nevada y Wyoming, no seexige por ley que las LLC cuenten con un acuerdo operativo.
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3 weeks ago | 
harris-sliwoski.com | Fred Rocafort
Table of ContentsToggleTransferring Your China Trademarks: How to Move Them Safely and StrategicallyIf your China trademarks are still owned by your China entity or by one of your companies that does business with China, you are sitting on a serious risk. These trademarks are valuable IP assets—but if they’re registered inside China, they can be frozen, seized, or lost in an instant due to local legal action, government interference, or creditor claims.
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3 weeks ago | 
harris-sliwoski.com | Fred Rocafort
Table of ContentsToggleLos acuerdos operativos (operating agreements) de las LLC (limited liability companies o sociedades de responsabilidad limitada) establecen cómo se gestionará dicha entidad y son equivalentes a los estatutos de una sociedad anónima. En la mayoría de los estados de EE. UU., incluidos algunos muy populares para la constitución de LLC, como Florida, Nevada y Wyoming, no se exige por ley que las LLC cuenten con un acuerdo operativo.
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1 month ago | 
mondaq.com | Fred Rocafort
We frequently discuss thecannabis-specific challenges that brands face when seekingtrademark protection. But it's just as important not to losesight of the core trademark principles thatapply to all businesses—especially the need for a . Clients often approach us withcatchy, creative names that, unfortunately, are (or are likely tobe) ineligible for trademark protection. That's because not alltrademarks are created equal.
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1 month ago | 
harris-sliwoski.com | Fred Rocafort
Table of ContentsToggleUnderstanding Trademark StrengthWe frequently discuss the cannabis-specific challenges that brands face when seeking trademark protection. But it’s just as important not to lose sight of the core trademark principles that apply to all businesses—especially the need for a . Clients often approach us with catchy, creative names that, unfortunately, are (or are likely to be) ineligible for trademark protection. That’s because not all trademarks are created equal.
