Jan 28, 2019
Darth Vader and the Copyright Issues
Photograph by Mike, distributed under a CC-BY 2.0 license. Most Star Wars fans have now seen the Darth Vader video titled “Vader Episode 1: Shards of the Past” on YouTube,...
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Jan 28, 2019
The DuPont Factors and Trademarks
We discussed in a previous post what an Office Action is when it comes to your trademark application. Now, let’s take a little deeper look at the different types of...
Jan 22, 2019
Trademark Coexistence Agreements
A rejection received for many trademarks filed with the USPTO is likelihood of confusion, meaning the applied-for mark is confusingly similar to a registered mark. Overcoming a likelihood of rejection...
Jan 14, 2019
What is a “Poor Man’s Copyright?”
A lot of us have heard of a “poor man’s copyright” where you simply mail yourself something you want to have copyrighted. You then do not open the envelope and...
Jan 7, 2019
What is Intellectual Property (IP)?
Intellectual property (IP) is a term that includes property that essentially comes from the mind, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, and, to a lesser extent, trade secrets. It is vital to...
Dec 6, 2018
A S Corporation May Help You Save a Lot in Taxes
If you’re familiar with the different types of businesses out there, you’ve probably heard something about an S Corporation or “S-Corps”. Maybe a friend or colleague told you about some...
Oct 22, 2018
Thinking of “selling” your home to your LLC? Don’t.
Here at Law 4 Small Business, we get a lot of calls from folks asking us about “loopholes” or ways to get around having to pay legal debts — whether...
Sep 17, 2018
From the Experts – Tax Forms
Going into business for yourself is exciting, and being your own boss can be both rewarding and financially lucrative. However, there is more to going into business than hanging out...
Aug 30, 2018
Buying or Selling a Business
Buying or selling a business can be a major aspect of your experience as a small business owner. Whether you’re looking to expand by buying a new business, or selling...
Aug 27, 2018
Return of the C Corporation
If you’re starting a new business (or reorganizing an old one), you have a few options to choose from. For example, you could form a Limited Liability Company (or LLC)....
Jul 16, 2018
Invalid Contracts Can Cost Your Business
Back in the day, many deals were made based on nothing more than a handshake. While you may still do business with a friend or family member without drawing up...
Jun 21, 2018
Internet Sales Tax and the Supreme Court
If you run a business large or small, it’s hard to ignore today’s headlines: Supreme Court rules states can force online retailers to collect sales tax (CNN), Supreme Court rules...
