Closing Down Your Business: 6 Steps

August 17, 2016 06:07 pm by LawInc Staff

Closing a business might be necessary for a variety of reasons. Perhaps your business is not making as much money as you had hoped. Perhaps you do not have time to...

Incorporate Your Business for These 6 Benefits

August 06, 2016 09:04 am by LawInc Staff

“Incorporate your business for asset protection,” says your attorney. “Incorporate your business for tax savings,” says your accountant. Maybe you are a sole proprietor. Maybe you have a partnership. Or maybe...

What is a Trademark Specimen?

July 10, 2016 01:40 pm by Zach Javdan

Thinking about registering a trademark? Before doing so, you need to think about what you will use as your trademark specimen. A trademark specimen is required when registering a trademark...

Should I Incorporate Online?

June 23, 2016 01:25 pm by LawInc Staff

With entrepreneurship on the rise, incorporating online has been become increasingly popular for startup businesses wanting to protect themselves and save on taxes. Entrepreneurs must balance costs carefully during the startup...

5 Common New Business Mistakes

June 16, 2016 11:06 am by LawInc Staff

For many, starting a business is an exciting time. People spend years drawing up the perfect business idea and finally putting their ideas into action. However, due to too many business...

Choosing A Business Name: 5 Factors To Consider

May 29, 2016 03:20 pm by LawInc Staff

It is a well known fact that you will never have a second chance to make a good first impression. It is for that exact reason that a business name is...

What's The Difference Between Common Law & Registered Trademarks?

May 29, 2016 02:45 pm by Jackson McNeill

Trademarks prevent others from using your logo, slogan, or other mark. But trademark law is confusing. You may have even heard that there are multiple types of trademarks: registered trademarks and...

How To Lose Your Trademark: 4 Common Mistakes

May 16, 2016 04:22 pm by Sheren Javdan

Too often, trademark owners make the common mistake of failing to comply with trademark requirements after their marks have been registered. Much to their dismay, they lose their rights to...

The Curious Trademark History of Sriracha Sauce

May 12, 2016 11:30 am by Jonathan Schmig

Is it “Sriracha” or “sriracha”? The capitalization, or lack thereof, actually carries some surprisingly potentially massive implications. According to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the correct rendering would...

4 Reasons To Trademark Your Business Name

April 29, 2016 05:00 pm by LawInc Staff

When you trademark your business name, you are investing in both your image and brand. Businesses spend thousands of dollars developing their brand and image so it is important to...

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