You have a great idea so you get to work and start spreading the word – but did you patent your work before doing so? If not, you could be at risk of losing your intellectual property! The Smithsonian Museum has rounded up some cases through history that highlight the need for a good business lawyer on the side of inventors and entrepreneurs (http://bit.ly/1iKK4zL) – did you know that even Barbie was involved in this type of litigation? More current cases involving big-name companies can be found here: http://bit.ly/2jt6MgH. 

Before you launch on your next big business idea, take some time to sit down with the Marroquin Law group. We will protect your ideas from potential thievery!

If you’re co-founding a company, you might not be worried about your partner taking advantage of you; after all you are partners, through thick and thin, right?  Don’t be so trusting! When that company ends up being worth millions or even billions, relationships tend to take a backseat to the bottom line. If you did not protect yourself with contracts and the proper agreements before beginning your venture, you run the risk of being pushed out by your partners. Recently, Snapchat has settled a lawsuit filed by its ousted co-founder, Reggie Brown, who almost suffered this fate. (Read more: http://read.bi/2iuZ8R3.)

If you’re thinking of starting a business with a partner (even a family member) make sure to do everything by the book with the help of the Marroquin law group. We will ensure that the structure of your new venture is crystal clear to all parties, setting you up for a litigation-free future.

If you’re business-minded, you may be interested in starting, buying, or managing a business all of your own. However, there is more to being a business-owner than selling your product and turning a profit. The legal side of running a business is littered with laws and regulations that could be costly and time consuming, but they’re all put in place to protect both the consumer and business-owner. Marroquin Law group can help you with all aspects of business law, whether you are filing paperwork to start a brand new business, trademarking a product, or creating contracts to hire employees. Buying an existing business can quickly become a messy affair, but it doesn’t have to be. Marroquin law group is well-versed in all aspects of business law to ensure you’re in compliance. Should you find yourself in a sticky business situation, Marroquin law group will represent you from initial consultation through to the final verdict.