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
In this interview, we explore Dean's entrepreneurial journey from the legal perspective. Along the way, we cover topics ranging from the value of having an entity (ex. LLC) to the reasons Dean decided to become a chef.Read More
Within 120 days of filing its formation papers, for six consecutive weeks, an LLC must publish a notice about its formation in a daily and weekly newspaper (chosen by the clerk in the county where the LLC was formed).Read More
