In the world of business, legal matters are a commonplace presence. Whether you’re a small startup or a large corporation, navigating the complex legal landscape is an essential part of ensuring your company’s success. Unfortunately, misconceptions about attorneys and their role in businesses endure. In this article, we’ll debunk some common myths surrounding attorneys and …
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Starting a new business is an exciting venture filled with potential and promise. As a startup founder, you invest countless hours and resources into building your dream into reality. However, amidst the rush of creativity and innovation, legal aspects are often overlooked. Many startups tend to view legal counsel as a reactive measure, only …
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Every business owner will encounter legal issues while in business. These issues include selecting the right business entity, creating contracts to work with third parties, identifying and protecting their intellectual property, and most importantly receiving advice to avoid legal pitfalls before they incur. In the past, legal solutions for small business owners were limited to hiring an attorney who charged a few hundred dollars an hour, handling the matter themselves, or going without. Fortunately, the legal solutions for …
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Launching an advertising campaign for your brand is an exciting yet complex endeavor. You are ensuring your brand stands out among the competition and sending out the right message to your audience. However, there is another crucial aspect you cannot afford to miss. Considering federal trademark laws is essential when making advertising decisions. The costs …
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Legal terms can be confusing and difficult to understand, especially if you are not in the legal field. However, it is essential to get their meaning right. Using the wrong words in the wrong context or even the slightest misrepresentation can sometimes result in a costly mistake. Here are two terms that are often misunderstood …
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When you want to register your trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for products or services in more than one class, it is possible to do so via a single application. You have to file it using the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS). The USPTO permits trademark registration applicants to include …
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What is a copyright? A copyright protects original works of authorship in a fixed tangible form. This can include paintings, books, photographs, movies, logo designs, software code, website designs, etc. Copyright gives the content owners exclusive rights to use, display, reproduce, perform, and distribute copies of the work or content. Copyright is an automatic right. …
THE BENEFITS OF USING WRITTEN BUSINESS CONTRACTS: Remember the days of class projects? All the chaos, confusion, and disappointment because the expectations and roles weren’t clear? Well, we’re leaving all of that nonsense at the schoolhouse. We are business owners and entrepreneurs. As such, we use written contracts to protect our interests and set clear …
How to Maintain Your Federal Trademark: An Overview Congratulations! Your trademark has officially been registered and your brand is now protected from would-be infringers. Now what? Well, trademark registration isn’t where protecting your brand ends. Whether on the Principal or Supplemental Register, you still have to maintain your federal trademark registration. Maintenance looks like …
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THE FEDERAL TRADEMARK PROCESS: AN OVERVIEW Congratulations! You’ve made the decision that a trademark is right for you and your brand. Now what? Well… now we get down to the nitty-gritty of trademarks. The federal trademark process can be overwhelming but below you will find an overview of what to expect. Phase One: The Application …
