Although a business name and a trademark can be the same, it is not a requirement. For example, Nike is both the business name of the Oregon corporation (Nike, Inc.) and the trademark (Nike) placed on apparel created by the company. On the flip side, Apple, Inc. is the business name of the California corporation that owns the trademarks I-Phone, which Apple, Inc. uses in association with its cell phones, and Macintosh, which Apple, Inc. uses in association with its computers.Read More
With a new year comes new year resolutions. One resolution for many people is to start a business. Whether it's pursuing your passion for knitting to becoming a digital influencer, people who want to start a business need to be aware of some basic legal issues. Below,...Read More