Choosing a distinctive name is important from a business perspective, but it is also important if you want trademark law to protect your business name. A business name is potentially a trademark protected by the law, but this protection depends on the type of name you...
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DMLP Staff - 01/27/2008 - 10:17pm - 0 comments -
There are three ways to secure your rights in your trademark : (1) use the mark in commerce in connection with a good or service; (2) register the trademark with your state; or (3) register the trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO...
DMLP Staff - 01/27/2008 - 10:18pm - 0 comments -
A properly formed and operated corporation or LLC offers its owners limited liability for the debts of the business, so that their losses are limited to their investment in the business. In some extreme and rare cases, however, courts hold the owners liable for the debts of...
DMLP Staff - 01/27/2008 - 10:22pm - 0 comments -
While many cities collect income taxes that are separate from and in addition to state and federal taxes, New York City taxes are notoriously complicated and burdensome -- not only re-taxing corporate business profits, but also collecting taxes from otherwise untaxed...
DMLP Staff - 01/27/2008 - 10:24pm - 0 comments -
Terms of use (or "terms of service" or "terms and conditions") generally are a statement placed on an easily visible place on a website that governs the relationship between the site and its users or visitors. Users explicitly agree to the terms when...
DMLP Staff - 01/27/2008 - 10:46pm - 0 comments -
A privacy policy is a statement placed in an easily visible place on a website informing users about how the website deals with users' personal information. Privacy policies generally explain whether and how users' information will be shared with third parties, including...
DMLP Staff - 01/27/2008 - 10:50pm - 0 comments -
If you are faced with a situation that needs legal attention, you basically have two options: handle the matter yourself or seekprofessional legal help. Representing yourself in a legal proceeding may hold someinitial appeal due to the cost of hiring a lawyer or your...
DMLP Staff - 01/27/2008 - 10:55pm - 0 comments -
Assessing Your Situation It's not easy to decide whether to represent yourself. Before you make a decision, take some time to consider whether your personality, work ethic, and lifestyle are suited for the task ahead. The following questions should help you assess your...
DMLP Staff - 01/27/2008 - 11:01pm - 0 comments -
Like doctors and other professionals, lawyers range from general practitioners to specialists. Typically, lawyers who offer general legal services concentrate on legal issues concerning the general public—for example, wills or real estate transactions. However, if you are...
DMLP Staff - 01/27/2008 - 11:14pm - 0 comments -
Many lawyers and legal organizations provide pro bono work. In common usage pro bono refers to volunteer work done for the public good. In the legal field, lawyers who do pro bono work take cases for those who are disadvantaged and unable to secure legal assistance...
DMLP Staff - 01/27/2008 - 11:26pm - 0 comments -
