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Top Things a Business Should Have in an Operating Agreement
Operating agreements are essential business documents that outline the operations of the business, including financial and functional rules and regulations. We'd like to help you define what should be in an operational agreement in this article and provide some...
Drafting Business Documents At Your Own Risk
As embarrassing as it is to admit, many small businesses try to cut corners and save time and money by drafting their own business documents and agreements. It may seem harmless to create and present a business document or agreement without the review and oversight of...
Top 5 Reasons to Register Your Copyright
A copyright is a type of intellectual property. It protects works of art and expression such as, photographs, paintings, drawings, musical compositions, recordings, computer programs, videogames, sculptures, books, movies, and much more. Copyright protection exists at...
Parody, Satire, and “Fair Use”
Comedians, writers, YouTubers, and moviemakers are known for their hilarious and entertaining spoofs. Spaceballs (Star Wars), Scary Movie (Scream, I Know What You Did Last Summer), and Amish Paradise (Gangsta’s Paradise), are all great examples. In legal terms, these...
5 More Trademark Application Mistakes to Avoid
As we discussed in our previous post, it can cost hundreds if not thousands of dollars to register a trademark. If you make a mistake on the application, it might be amendable, in which case you are lucky and it will only waste time. However, if it is an unamendable...
Top 5 Trademark Application Mistakes to Avoid
It can cost hundreds if not thousands of dollars to register a trademark. If you make a mistake on the application, it might be amendable, in which case you are lucky and it will only waste time. However, if it is an unamendable mistake, it will not only cost you time...
Are E-Signatures the Same as Original Signed Documents?
A common question we are asked relates to signatures on documents like agreements, contracts, etc. It seems like there are many opinions and misconceptions on whether or not an electronic signature (e-signature) is as effective as an original document signed (or...
Benefits of Buying and Selling Under a Land Contract (Owner Financing)
A land contract is an agreement between a buyer and seller where the owner provides financing to the seller. In most scenarios, the buyer makes monthly payments to the seller over an agreed upon period of time, and then a balloon payment is paid later to complete the...
How Long Does Your Intellectual Property Last?
Intellectual property covers patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Companies and inventors alike protect their intellectual property. It is equally important to understand if someone else’s intellectual property is protected before using that...
4 Things You Need to Know Before Getting a Trademark
https://youtu.be/7cwnEZ1_xLA 1. Conflict Search A conflict search will help you identify potential conflicts with prior registrants and prior applicants that are in similar industries and use similar names or logos that might present a likelihood of confusion. Once...
