A very popular “buy-to-rent” option in New York City is an investment in a mixed-use building featuring commercial spaces at the street level and residential units above. A purchaser should not simply rely on the information and paperwork provided by the seller but instead, conduct thorough due diligence through its attorney. One of the first items to verify is the…
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Key Provisions of Non-Disclosure Agreements
Given the exposure to industries such as hospitality, fashion, information technology, and science, among others, at Cea Legal, we are often hired to draft non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), which are contracts establishing a confidential relationship, when the parties acknowledge that sensitive information they may obtain in the course of the business relationship should not be disclosed to any other party. Simply,…
The Most Significant Provisions of Distribution Agreements
Given the international background of our attorneys, at Cea Legal, we are often hired to regulate the business relationship between a foreign manufacturer/producer selling its products and the US distributor purchasing the products for resale in the United States, and we have considerable experience in representing either party. Setting aside some cross-border issues, which are not analyzed in this article, here…
How to Carefully Plan Your Trademark’s Registration Internationally
One of the most important aspects of a business is its brand, and the brand should be protected by registering it as a trademark in all the countries where the mark is used, is about to be used, or has a connection with. To facilitate the process of applying for trademark registrations in multiple countries, it is advisable to use…