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Registering a Trademark Internationally: Why Registering your Trademark in the U.S. Isn’t Enough
Trademarks can be among your company’s most valuable assets. In addition to distinguishing your products and services from those of others, trademarks represent the reputation, recognition, and goodwill you’ve built…
Protecting Your Company’s Trade Secrets
The intellectual property your company owns is the foundation of your business. Protecting this intellectual property is essential to extracting its value and in taking advantage of the opportunities that…
Who Owns Your Company’s Intellectual Property?
Running your company may entail having a mix of employees and independent consultants who create or make intellectual property, including inventions, discoveries, content, logos, and software. You might assume that…
What Small Business Owners Need to Know About Forming an LLC
An LLC is an easy and inexpensive way to structure your small business. It offers the same liability protection as a corporation but carries fewer restrictive administrative requirements. Defining an…
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Why You May Want Your LLC Taxed as an S Corp
The S Corp designation is a popular choice for small business owners because of the tax advantages it offers. If you’re contemplating forming an LLC, electing to have your business…
Member-Managed vs. Manager-Managed LLCs
One of your most important decisions in forming an LLC is whether the LLC will be Member-Managed or Manager-Managed. In a Member-Managed LLC, the members (who are the owners) are…
Should I Form an LLC?
Limited liability companies, or LLCs, are business entities formed under state law. Their primary purpose is to limit the liability of their owners or members. Manager-Managed LLCs use managers to…
Registering a Trademark With an Intent to Use Application
There are two ways to obtain registration of most trademarks: An Actual Use Application under Section 1(a) of the Lanham ActAn Intent to Use Application (or ITU application) under Section…
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Legal Lessons for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners from “The Social Network”
Although the academy award winning film The Social Network was released almost 10 years ago, the lessons it teaches about intellectual property, confidential information, contracts and the protection of know-how are still…
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Debunking Some Common Myths About Contracts and their Formation
Most people believe they know a contract when they see one. That’s probably true in most cases. However, it’s important to know what the law says a contract is: an…
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How to Choose a Strong Trademark
How much legal protection is given to a trademark, and how easily you can prevent others from using your trademark without your permission, is directly related to its strength. Generally…
Why Conducting a Trademark Search Is Vital
Before you choose a business name or a name for your products or services, a trademark search should be conducted. It’s risky to invest time and money in a trademark…
Registering a Trademark With the United States Patent and Trademark Office
Registering a trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) requires that you to complete and submit a trademark application. This can be done online using the USPTO’s…
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Copyright Law in the United States
Copyright is a form of legal protection for original works of authorship that are fixed in a tangible medium of expression. Under the United States Copyright Act, original means that there…
What You Need to Know About Nondisclosure Agreements
The information you create or acquire in your business is a valuable asset. Some of this information is trade secrets which is information that provides you with an economic advantage…
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How to Trademark a Product Name
The name of your product or service is among your company’s most valuable assets. Good trademarks establish brand equity and distinguish your products or services from others in the marketplace.…
Trademark Registration Safeguards the Future of Your Business
Your brand represents your business’s image and reputation. A trademark is a part of your brand that legally protects those aspects of your brand unique to your business. Trademarks help…
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Avoid These 5 Reasons for Trademark Registration Refusals
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) examines every application to register a trademark for compliance with federal laws and rules. If a USPTO trademark examiner finds an issue…
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Understanding and Protecting Your Intellectual Property
Intellectual property such as copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets are valuable assets that help businesses distinguish themselves in a crowded marketplace. The intellectual property your company owns is part of…
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Understanding Contracts
Contracts are some of the most valuable tools business owners have for avoiding disputes, limiting liability, and protecting their company’s ideas and information from disclosure to competitors. Because written agreements…
Do I need an attorney for my business?
When you’re starting a business, you may wonder if you need an attorney. Often, new business owners assume an attorney will cost too much, so they only hire one when…
What’s the difference between a patent, trademark, and copyright?
Trademarks, patents, and copyrights are all different forms of intellectual property (IP). IP is the product of your mental labor. The owner of IP has certain exclusive rights in that IP, preventing…
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What is a non-disclosure agreement?
Many businesses use non-disclosure or confidentiality agreements (referred to collectively here as NDAs) because they are a reliable way to protect trade secrets, and other sensitive or proprietary knowledge and information…
Top Questions About Subscription Legal Plans
Are Becker Law LLC’s Subscription Legal Plans right for me?Can I cancel at any time?Does my Subscription Legal Plan cover all my legal issues?Shouldn’t I just wait until I have…
Top Questions About On-Demand Contract Preparation Services
Are there advantages to hiring an attorney to prepare my contract?What’s the process for working with Becker Law to prepare my contract?What if I just need fast review of an…
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Top 4 Questions About Trade Secrets
What is a Trade Secret?Why protect Trade Secrets?What must be done to protect Trade Secrets so that they remain Trade Secrets?Should I patent my Trade Secret? Q: What is a…
Top Questions About Trademarks
What are the benefits of trademark registration?How does the trademark registration process work?How much does registering a trademark cost?Are there reasons why my trademark might not be registered? Isn’t using LegalZoom…
Top Questions About Forming LLCs
Why should I form an LLC?How long will it take to form my LLC?What should I name my LLC?How does Becker Law charge for LLC setup?How does Becker Law’s LLC…
Top Questions About Copyrights
What is a copyright?What do copyrightable “works of authorship” include?What isn’t copyrightable?Why should I register my copyright?How long does the registration process take?Do I have to use a copyright notice?What…
What You Need to Know About Business Contracts
Contracts are the tools used to describe and define the expectations of each party involved in a business relationship. Like a blueprint for building a house, a contract details the rights…
4 Main Types of Contract Breaches
A contract is a legal and binding promise between two or more parties. If any party involved in a contractual agreement fails to fulfill his obligations or complete his part…