Shervin Behnam

Updated: Jan 24 Employees in California are presumed to be at-will employees, except under limited circumstances (as discussed below). At-will employment means that an employer can dismiss the employee for any reason or for no reason whatsoever. Conversely, an employee may quit their job without giving prior notice and with no explanation. There are only a […]

In this video, we will discuss the top 5 common mistakes drivers make after a car accident Don’t leave the scene of the accident. Doing so is considered a hit and run, no matter how small the damages may appear. Always pull over to a safe area and exchange insurance information. Don’t admit to any

A trademark is any word, phrase, symbol, or design that is used to identify and distinguish the source of a company’s products or services from those of others in the marketplace. According to Federal trademark laws, a name or symbol must serve as a “source identifier” in order to qualify as a trademark, meaning that

In this vlog, we’ll discuss the top employee rights all workers should know about in California. nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DisgdiEoc10 In California, the Labor Code entitles employees to certain protection. At the most basic level, employees are entitled to the following rights: An employee is entitled to minimum wage. In California, the rate is currently $15.50 an hour,

One of the frequently issued rejections by the Trademark Office (“Office”) is that the proposed trademark is confusingly similar to an existing or pending trademark. When a new trademark application is received, the examiner at the Office commences the registration process by conducting a comprehensive search of the USPTO’s database to identify any identical or

In this video blog, we’ll discuss the top 3 things you want to look for when selecting an attorney for your personal injury case. https://youtu.be/4IyY1am87_s One of the most common questions I’ve received in the past 20 years is how do I select an attorney. Finding an attorney online is easy selecting the right one

Failure to function A failure to function rejection means that the proposed trademark does not function as a trademark because it fails to identify the source of the goods or services. These types of rejections are common with marks that are either generic or descriptive of the goods or services being offered. In order to

Car and truck accidents in Los Angeles are very common, partly due to the fact that there are too many cars on the road and partly due to the violation of the vehicle code. We will go over the top five traffic laws that lead to accidents and provide instances for each. Vehicle Code Section

A trademark watch service consists of highly focused algorithmic computer searches to detect any name, logo, graphic, handle, title, or domain that may infringe on your trademark. The monitoring service will usually search numerous databases such as the USPTO, state business filings, domain registrations, social media names, online marketplaces, to name a few, to find

A trademark is any symbol, design, word, or phrase that identifies and distinguishes the goods or services of one business from those of another. It is a valuable asset that helps build consumer loyalty and brand recognition. Once a trademark is registered, its initial term is only for 10 years, after which it must be