JoAnn Holmes Teaches Business Law to Discovery High School Entrepreneurship Program

JoAnn Holmes ("Jo") joined Discovery High School to teach Business and Intellectual Property Law to students of the Entrepreneurship Program. Jo serves on the Advisory Council for the Program, and supports its teachers and students in developing successful startup strategies and growth tactics. Thanks to educators Mary Warren and Carla Youmans for the kind invitation.

JoAnn Holmes is the founder of HOLMES@LAW, LLC, where her practice focus areas are Business Contracts, Trademark & Tech. She works with a broad array of clients, including small and midsize companies, marketers, professional service providers, consultants, creative content and software developers. Having practiced law for over 17 years, Jo offers clients pragmatic legal solutions and strategic business guidance. Her goal is to live the firm's slogan - Your Business Ally™.

Holmes, How … about the Disclaimers?

Information shared by JoAnn Holmes and/or HOLMES@LAW, LLC ("We or Us") is for educational purposes only. It is not legal advice. Each situation is unique, so the information We share may not be relevant to your circumstance. Until you enter a formal engagement agreement with Us, We are not your legal counsel, and no attorney-client relationship exists. So, please do not share any confidential information with Us, and please only interact with Us if you agree to these ground rules. Thanks!

© 2017 HOLMES@LAW, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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JoAnn Holmes Presents to Gwinnett Women's Small Business Collective

Attorney JoAnn Holmes of HOLMES@LAW, LLC presented "5 Things to Know for Small Business" to the Gwinnett Women's Small Business Collective. The discussion included legal tips for branding, advertising, contract enforceability, and risk management. Jo also explained the importance of setting a sound legal foundation to both attact investors, and exit a venture at a premium.

With over 16 years in practice, Ms. Holmes has managed IP portfolios in over 130 countries and territories, and negotiated licenses for businesses with products in over 70 countries. She is a regular invited speaker on intellectual property, technology, licensing, advertising and social media. Jo has presented for the Association of Corporate Counsel, the Georgia State Bar, and Cornell Law School. In addition, she's served as an Adjunct Professor of Law, and written on legal issues for the American Bar Association.​

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HOLMES@LAW, LLC - Your Business Ally™. We provide pragmatic, result-driven legal advice at outstanding value. Let's work together!

Holmes, How … about the Disclaimers?

Information shared by JoAnn Holmes and/or HOLMES@LAW, LLC ("We or Us") is for educational purposes only. It is not legal advice. Each situation is unique, so the information We share may not be relevant to your circumstance. Until you enter a formal engagement agreement with Us, We are not your legal counsel, and no attorney-client relationship exists. So, please do not share any confidential information with Us, and please only interact with Us if you agree to these ground rules. Thanks!

© 2015 HOLMES@LAW, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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JoAnn Holmes Presents at McKesson Corporation about Strategic Global Intellectual Property Expansion

McKesson Corporation, a Fortune 50 multi-national healthcare solutions provider, invited JoAnn ("Jo") Holmes to speak about global trademark portfolio expansion. Ms. Holmes discussed international trademark clearance, registration and policing, strategic brand acquisition, licensing opportunities, consensus building with marketing teams, and developing pragmatic budgets for managing global portfolios.

With over 16 years in practice, Ms. Holmes has managed IP portfolios in over 130 countries and territories, and negotiated licenses for businesses with products in over 70 countries. She is a regular invited speaker on intellectual property, technology, licensing, advertising and social media. She has presented for the Association of Corporate Counsel, the Georgia State Bar, and Cornell Law School. In addition, she's served as an Adjunct Professor of Law, and written on legal issues for the American Bar Association.​

HOLMES@LAW, LLC - Your Business Ally™. We provide pragmatic, result-driven legal advice at outstanding value. Let's work together!

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