Music is more accessible than it’s ever been and for music creators who sample or use other artists’ songs or sounds, whether it’s a whole song, a vocal melody, a guitar riff, or simply a drum beat, it’s vital to have some understanding of...
Read MoreHartman Global IP Discusses What Exactly is Fair Use
In this age of sharing and creating content, being aware of the fair use doctrine is an important thing for any content creator to be aware of. While the rules may seem straightforward and while most would assume that they would be safe to write or...
Read MoreHartman Global IP is Ready to Help Clients Through the Patent Process
For many, the dream of having their own invention or idea come to fruition is a goal that comes with plenty of challenges and steps necessary to succeed. For an average inventor navigating this environment, it often comes with plenty of...
Read MoreHartman Global IP Has the Knowledge and Expertise When it Comes to Patents
For inventors who have the "next big thing" waiting to set the world on fire, the legal experts at Hartman Global IP are ready to help take your invention from idea to reality, while helping along the way with each step and process. "People come in...
Read MoreHartman Global IP Provides Support and Expertise to Businesses and Individuals
When it comes to new ideas and new designs, having legal control and legal knowledge of your creations is of paramount importance to both businesses and individual creators. Hartman Global is an intellectual property law firm that since 1990 have...
Read MoreSteps to Completing Your Last Will and Testament
1. Destroy All Copies of Old Wills. If you have previously executed a Will, physically destroy it. Even though our Wills technically “revoke” all of your prior wills, you should not rely on this language to revoke them. 2. Enter Your Information...
Read MoreOrganizing Paperwork Makes Tax Time Easier
Rather than waiting until a few days (or the day!) before the tax-filing deadline, start organizing your paperwork now. After all, the earlier you file, the earlier you’ll get your refund — if you’re entitled to one. And if you end up owing the...
Read More2013 Year-End Tax Planning Basics
You don’t want to pay any more in tax than you have to. That means taking advantage of every strategy, deduction, and credit that you’re entitled to. However, the window of opportunity for many tax-saving moves closes on December 31, so it’s...
Read MoreNew Tax Guide a Valuable Asset for Indiana Businesses
We take great pride in helping to educate our members and customers through our many publications. The latest example is the newest edition of the Indiana Taxation Handbook, a valuable resource for those who deal with Indiana tax issues. As a result...
Read MoreMayor Milo Appoints Rebecca Meyer as Incoming City Attorney
Mayor Milo formally announced today that Rebecca D. Meyer will be appointed as the incoming City Attorney. Current City Attorney Don Baugher will be retiring at the end of August after serving for over 15 years under Mayors Smith, Chroback, Morris...
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