A business client of ours contacted our office for assistance with a collections action commenced by a creditor. The creditor issued a line of credit to our client’s company, for which he signed as an Authorized Corporate Representative. However, the creditor attempted to collect against both our client’s company and our client, individually. The creditor […]
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Trademark vs. Domain Name
You’re planning on starting your business. Now, comes the process of branding and protecting that brand. Many startups do not know the difference between purchasing a domain name to market their brand and registering their trademark(s) to protect their brand: completing one task does not affect the other. You need to determine if the domain […]
Selecting Trademarks That Fit Your Beliefs
According to a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, businesses can now register trademarks that express their beliefs, regardless of whether they appear prejudicial or biased. In an opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito in Matal v. Tam, 2017 U.S. LEXIS 3872 (June 19, 2017), part of the 1946 Lanham Act, barring the registration of marks […]
How to Protect Your Business Reputation In The Internet Era
Over the last 10 years, the information available online has exploded and changed the way we live and work. While having all of this information available almost instantaneously can be a wonderful marketing tool and increase the visibility of your business, it can also have a devastating effect on your business when you become the […]