Stephanie Pottick

1 month ago | toybook.com | Ali Mierzejewski |Stephanie Pottick

by Stephanie Pottick, Esq., Pottick Law PC & Protect for SuccessLegal issues can be especially important in the toy industry. From product liability, intellectual property, and contracts to manufacturing and licensing, many areas of the law affect the toy industry, your business, and even your bottom line.

Jan 9, 2025 | toybook.com | Stephanie Pottick

by Stephanie Pottick, Esq., Pottick Law PC & Protect for SuccessYou’ve created the next big thing and want to pitch and license it to a company. You may be wondering how to make that happen, but soon you find amazing pitch opportunities through The Toy Association, People of Play, Mojo Nation, or Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment’s Empowerment Day. I can almost guarantee you one of the first things they’ll ask you to do is sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).

Sep 12, 2024 | toybook.com | Stephanie Pottick

by STEPHANIE POTTICK, ESQ., Pottick Law PC & Protect for SuccessWelcome to another edition of Thunderdome! Just kidding — welcome to the metaverse, a similar, self-contained, fictional place where new battles are brewing!Numerous companies are creating their own virtual worlds where people can come to engage, play, transact business, and so much more. Not only do companies display and sell virtual products, but they also sell their real-world products through purchases made in the virtual world.

Aug 1, 2024 | toybook.com | Stephanie Pottick

by STEPHANIE POTTICK, ESQ., Pottick Law PC & Protect for SuccessWhether it’s an action figure or a collectible, a vehicle or an R/C toy, outdoor games or hobby supplies, or even tabletop games, IP is an essential tool when it comes to protecting your products and enforcing them in the marketplace. But IP can also get you into trouble if you’re not careful. The last thing you want is to be on the receiving end of a legal complaint claiming your products infringe on someone else’s IP.

Jun 4, 2024 | toybook.com | Ali Mierzejewski |Stephanie Pottick

by STEPHANIE POTTICK, ESQ., Pottick Law PC & Protect for SuccessBig-, medium-, and, yes, even small-size companies need to pay attention to legal. While lawsuits are expensive and a nuisance for any business, for a smaller company, a lawsuit could be devastating.