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The effort you put into developing a unique brand for your business and protecting it can't be ignored. You went through all the required procedures of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), including searching trademarks and filling out forms for...
When a company uses a name, a logo, a graphic meant to represent the business or any other branding resource, they are placing a “mark” into broader commerce. If a mark is not formally registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, it will remain...
It’s very natural to want to work with someone who is similar to yourself. You’re just going to have a connection and you’re going to get along well. Many people who decide to start a business together do so on these grounds. They’re both similar people and they know...
A contract dispute can be stressful and costly for all parties involved. Whether it's a disagreement over the terms of a contract or a breach of contract, it is essential that you try to resolve the matter as efficiently and quickly as possible. Below are some...
Trademark infringement doesn’t have to involve using someone’s logo, name or another trademarked item without their permission. There’s another type of trademark infringement that can be a little more challenging to take legal action on. However, some large companies...
Government agencies serve a variety of different purposes. Oftentimes, the efforts of these agencies play profound roles in the lives of Americans, although they do so in the background. While the Food and Drug Administration works to make sure that the food you eat...
You can form your business in different structures, including as a partnership. Starting a company with a partner or choosing one after formation offers significant advantages. Nonetheless, you need to understand how this structure works to make informed decisions....
A legal partnership is made when a business wants to work with one or more parties. During this partnership, profit and losses are shared and each party's obligations are outlined. These agreements are sometimes made verbally, which is never ideal. To enforce each...
An effective business partnership can be immensely useful, whereas a failing business partnership can cause significant damage to your company. Initially, you and your business partner hit the ground running, you were both full of ideas and seemed to have a shared...
Basing your partnership on a handshake and the promise that you will always work together to resolve any issues is not a good idea. You need more than that to protect the business and preserve relationships with your partner. A partnership agreement can help you...