Trademarks can be among your company’s most valuable assets. In addition to distinguishing your products and services from those of others, trademarks represent the reputation, recognition, and goodwill you’ve built in those products or services.  Registering your trademarks helps prevent their appropriation by others, thereby preserving your business and brands. While registering your trademarks with the […]

The intellectual property your company owns is the foundation of your business. Protecting this intellectual property is essential to extracting its value and in taking advantage of the opportunities that arise from it. One type of this intellectual property is trade secrets. Unlike other intellectual property, such as patents, trademarks, and copyrights, trade secrets aren’t […]

Running your company may entail having a mix of employees and independent consultants who create or make intellectual property, including inventions, discoveries, content, logos, and software. You might assume that this intellectual property belongs to your company, but this isn’t always the case. There is a difference between intellectual property created by your employees and […]

An LLC is an easy and inexpensive way to structure your small business. It offers the same liability protection as a corporation but carries fewer restrictive administrative requirements.  Defining an LLC LLC is an acronym for limited liability company. An LLC is a type of business entity formed under state law that governs its formation […]

The S Corp designation is a popular choice for small business owners because of the tax advantages it offers. If you’re contemplating forming an LLC, electing to have your business taxed as an S Corp can put more money in your pocket.  Difference Between an LLC and S Corp An LLC is a limited liability […]