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What is patentable?
Patents are a form of intellectual property that protects inventions and designs. A patent owner may prevent others from making, using, or selling the invention without permission. What can be patented? The United States Supreme...
5 Legal Considerations Business Owners Often Miss
Once you launch your small business, every ounce of mental and physical energy goes to making sure you’re turning a profit. A company’s startup phase is the most tenuous, though, for a host of legal reasons. Tacking the most important legal issues ahead of time can...
Changing the Legal Structure of Your Business
The legal structure of your business is not an inconsequential component of the company. Depending on the objectives you have for your business, you may want to form a limited partnership, limited liability company (LLC), or corporation. Despite spending a good amount...
Even if You Don’t Need a Registered Agent, You Might Want One
One of the first things you’ll need to establish when registering your business is one or multiple registered agents. Your company will need a registered agent in the state where you started your company and any states where your business is registered as a foreign...
Annual Filing Requirements for LLCs in U.S.
While the process for formally starting an LLC in any state is relatively front-loaded, there are still annual obligations for LLC members (owners). Each state has its own requirements and procedures for LLC maintenance. Some even require reports at a greater...
Where Should You Form Your Business?
The proliferation of online companies — which can be as simple as someone selling merchandise on Amazon or Etsy — has highlighted the practice of forming a business entity in a different state from the home of the owner. For instance, many corporations have been...