Kaplan Law Practice LLC

Kaplan Law Practice LLC Kaplan Law Practice has offices in New York and New Jersey. Its law office in Fair Lawn NJ, Bergen County serves all of Northern New Jersey.

Attorney for Individuals, Families and Small to Medium Sized Businesses

08/20/2026

A lawsuit typically begins with a complaint, which sets out the claims and must be properly served on the other side.

Once the defendant responds, the case usually moves into discovery. This is the stage where both sides exchange documents, gather evidence, take depositions, and learn more about the facts of the case.

After discovery, many cases are resolved through settlement. If the parties cannot reach an agreement, the case may proceed to trial.

Understanding these basic stages can make the litigation process feel a lot less confusing.

08/18/2026

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08/18/2026

A patent application can often be strengthened after the initial filing through a continuation application.

A continuation allows an applicant to pursue additional or differently focused claims based on the original disclosure—helping protect important aspects of an invention as the business or strategy evolves.

08/16/2026

Trademark registration matters more than ever in today’s digital world.

Why? Because third-party platforms—like e-commerce marketplaces and social media sites—often look to the trademark registration to determine who actually owns a brand.

If someone is using your name, logo, or brand without permission, having a registered trademark can make it much easier to show the platform that you are the rightful owner and ask that the unauthorized use be removed.

A strong brand is worth protecting. And in the digital marketplace, a trademark registration can be one of the most important tools for doing that.

08/11/2026

You do not need a working prototype to file a patent application.
This is a common misconception among inventors and entrepreneurs. Patent protection is generally based on the invention as described in the application—not on whether you have already built a physical product. What matters is whether the invention can be described in enough detail to show how it works and how someone skilled in the relevant field could make and use it. That means an inventor may be able to pursue patent protection while the idea is still in the design, engineering, or development stage. In many cases, filing before building can also be strategically important, especially before publicly disclosing, marketing, selling, or presenting the invention. A prototype can certainly be helpful—but it is not a prerequisite to seeking patent protection.

08/06/2026

Placing your home into a trust? Remember to notify your homeowner’s insurance carrier and ask that the trust be added as an additional insured. This simple step can help avoid potential coverage issues.

08/04/2026

Not every trademark application gets approved.

The USPTO may reject an application because the mark is too similar to an existing registration. A mark may also be refused if it merely describes the goods or services being offered, or if it is simply a generic name for them.

A trademark search and legal review before filing can help identify these issues early and improve your chances of registration.

08/03/2026

A will is essential but a trust can provide additional protection and efficiency.

Assets properly transferred into a trust may pass directly to the designated beneficiaries without waiting for the probate process. This can reduce delays, preserve privacy, and make estate administration easier for loved ones.

A complete estate plan should consider both a will and a trust.

07/29/2026

Putting real estate into a trust is an important estate-planning step, but the work should not stop there.
Be sure to notify the property insurance carrier and update the policy to reflect the trust’s ownership. Otherwise, an insurance claim could lead to unnecessary coverage disputes, or even a denial of coverage.
A quick policy review can help protect both the property and the estate plan.

07/28/2026

A strong estate plan usually should not rely on just one document.

A Will is important because it says who receives your assets and who is responsible for handling your estate. But a Trust can often do things a Will cannot, such as helping avoid probate, keeping certain matters private, and controlling how assets are managed or distributed.

For many families, the better approach is not “Will or Trust.” It is making sure the Will and Trust work together.

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