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Should You Add Your Spouse to Your LLC as a Co-Owner?
Plenty of small business owners wonder whether, for various reasons, it is a good idea to add their spouses as a co-owner (member) of their limited liability company (LLC). If you’re trying to find the answer to this question because you are thinking about starting a...
What Contracts Do You Need in Place For Startups?
Few things are as exciting as getting a startup off of the ground. You have a great idea, and you are ready to run a business exactly how you think it should be run. Many people at this stage can forget to put work into creating contracts, documents that clearly...
Is Your LLC Doing What it Should Be Doing?
The LLC structure is attractive to entrepreneurs for many reasons, not the least of which is due to its unique hybrid status (more on that below). Many business owners start off their companies as sole proprietorships and convert them to LLCs after some expansion....
Should You Register Your Business Right Away or Handle that Later?
When you have a great business idea and you think the market is prime for introducing your idea to the general public, it’s tempting to go full steam ahead and start making money. Before you dive headfirst into the world of commerce, though, you need to consider...
Trademark Specimen Refusal: Why it Happens and What to Do?
There are a few ways that trademark applications can be refused. It can cause more problems if you're not ready for the application process. One common reason is “specimen refusal”. It is where the trademark specimen you sent does not meet the USPTO’s requirements....
Is Your Trademark Too Close? Understanding “Likelihood of Confusion”
There can be many reasons why the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) might reject your trademark idea. It can be disappointing if you spend a lot of time coming up with a name or making your logo and they do not approve it for registration. One big reason they...