Trademarking & Intellectual Property Info for Any Business

While working with new and existing business owners, one question which often reoccurs is what type of protection should be obtained for the various types of property created by the business. In the early stages of a business, this property may include such items as the name of the business, the logo, business purpose, written materials related to the business operation, advertising materials, and quite possibly the actual property for which the business itself has been created.

This type of property created by a business is known as intellectual property of the business.  Intellectual property is defined as property created by the mind and includes inventions, works of literature and art, and symbols, names, images and designs used in commerce. Intellectual property is proprietary to the business which creates such property…

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Steve Donelson Selected as Five Star Wealth Manager

Steve Donelson, DCG Managing Director and Transactional Group Head, was selected as a 2011 Five Star Wealth Manager by 5280 Magazine and ColoradoBiz in partnership with Five Star Professional. Award winners are identified by clients, peers, and industry experts based on their ability to provide exceptional service and overall satisfaction. Five Star award winners are a select group of fewer than 7 percent of wealth managers in the Denver area.

Steve's business practice specializes in planning, partnership, and governance-related transactions. His corporate clients range from start-ups to large companies in a variety of industries. His experience includes evaluating, structuring, and negotiating a wide range of commercial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, private equity and venture capital opportunities, lending transactions, private placement of securities, debt financing, and real estate transactions. Congratulations Steve on your award!