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trademark
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How to Form an LLC in Michigan
Starting a business is an exciting journey. For many entrepreneurs, starting a business is their chance to take…
How to Select a Business Name and Trademark It
Picking out a name for your business is an exciting step. As you start to brainstorm ideas for…
The Gen Z Guide to Starting a Business
Each generation leaves a significant mark on entrepreneurship. Gen Z is currently entering the working world in a…
5 Intellectual Property Considerations Startups Oftentimes Overlook
Many contestants on ABC’s hit show “Shark Tank” answer “yes” when asked if they have a patent, illustrating…
What Are the Legal Asset Must-Haves for E-Commerce Startups?
What else does an e-commerce business need after it has incorporated as a legal formation? Quite a few…
What is a Franchise? The FranchiseHelp Primer and Quiz
Contrary to popular opinion, franchising extends far beyond food and retail. In recent years, franchises have become popular…
Why Your Business Name Should Be a Powerful Branding and Marketing Tool
When you are brainstorming a name for your new business, it can be difficult to know how to…
Intellectual Property Considerations for Your Startup
Starting your own business is a new and exciting challenge that can be rewarding, but overwhelming. From the…
Social Media Marketing: Can You Trademark a Hashtag?
It’s been more than a decade since the hashtag made its debut on social media. Chris Messina proposed…
Securing Your Startup’s Intellectual Property Rights: Patent vs. Trade Secret
Entrepreneurs and emerging companies often look for ways to protect their valuable assets. They want to secure their…
This Sneaky Hack Saved Me $7000 (and Helped Me Build a Million Dollar Business)
I started my first company when I was six years old, selling fallen apples to keep the streets…
What’s the Difference Between a Trademark and Copyright?
For entrepreneurs starting their first company, it’s easy to get confused with some of the small business jargon…
Business Registration 101 for Franchises, Startups and Amazon Sellers
So, you’ve got your small business idea — whether that takes on the form of a startup, franchise…
How to Prep Your Side Hustle to Become a Full-Time Business
For many entrepreneurs, there comes that inevitable moment where balancing a full-time job with a growing side hustle…
2 Essential Business Decisions Many Entrepreneurs Misunderstand
Starting a business for the first time can be scary, and not knowing what to expect can make…
3 Business Name Disasters and How You Can Avoid Them
Congratulations! You’ve finally had that brilliant business idea, and are beginning the process to catapult your startup to…
Cybersquatting: How to Protect Your Startup’s Domain Name
What is cybersquatting? What happens when the domain you want is taken? When we say taken, we don’t…
Naming Your Business: Process and Pitfalls
Company names like Apple, Amazon and eBay evoke an image of success and cutting-edge technology. They make an…
Trademark Infringement: Case Studies and How to Avoid It
Take three restaurants, add the spice of strangely similar menus and a garnish of accusations. The end result?…
Unfair Competition Law: What You Need to Know
Unfair Competition – Protect your Business Is a competitor playing dirty? Has the situation plummeted to an intolerable…