The success of a particular product or brand can rapidly have large implications throughout the entire commercial world. For instance, the success of one company’s brand may lead to a deal involving the use of that company’s brand by another company for the purposes of cross-promotional advertising or product selling. Whenever a company wishes to...
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Much like there’s no specific timeline you have to stick to when opening your small business, there’s not a tight window of time you have to stick to when opening up a franchise location. There is plenty of information online to help you make the determination on becoming a franchisee. For starters, you need to...
As a law firm, we are where people find a solution to some of their most pressing and complex issues. Jokes and cliches aside, most attorneys genuinely love being able to help others. One of the biggest challenges we face is when clients come to us too late and, they are past the point where...
If you are someone who is thinking about buying a franchise business in the near future, it is imperative that you be aware of the essential points of Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs). Knowing the essential points of FDDs will give you the tools you need to review these documents. FDDs are one of the most...
Today’s business owners have more entity options than ever before. After a period of rapid growth, during which profitability was a business’s only measure of success, the societal view of corporations has started to shift. Now, more and more consumers want to work with companies that are socially responsible, environmentally friendly, and ethical. Enter: the...
You found the right person(s) to start a business with, you grew the business together, and now, for one reason or another, you or your partner(s) are ready to dissolve the partnership. It happens! However, dissolving a partnership involves a lot more legal maneuvering than just calling it quits one day. Whatever your reason for...
How to Hire a Business Lawyer in Miami When you or your business is facing a legal issue, you need to find a lawyer as soon as possible to ensure that the issue doesn’t get any worse or to mitigate your liability. The right lawyer will help ease your worries and keep you involved in...
Of the four types of intellectual property — patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets — trademarks are arguably the most important for startups and small businesses. A trademark, as defined by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, is “a word, phrase, symbol, and/or design that identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods of one...