Important Update: 2025 Trademark Fee Changes
Attention all TRADEMARK clients! The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced changes to trademark fees effective on January 18, 2025. It's crucial to understand these updates to make informed decisions regarding your trademark applications and renewals.
Mistakes Made With Hiring, Firing & Waivers—Tales from the Court: California Small Business Horror Stories
If your business is service-based, you may be scratching your head on what specimens are needed for registering for a trademark. This blog will help you to understand how to show use in commerce for trademarks for services.
Why to Hire a Lawyer and Why to Hire Earlier, Not Later
After serving thousands of clients at our business and intellectual property law firm, we’ve all witnessed a few cautionary tales: moments when someone is in deep, and should have reached out sooner. Here are 6 reasons why you should hire a lawyer sooner, and not wait.
Not All Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) Are Created Equal
When it comes to protecting your business's sensitive information, a well-crafted non-disclosure agreement is essential. It's not just about having an NDA in place; it's about ensuring that the agreement is tailored to fit the unique needs of your business and the specific situation at hand.
How Music Copyright Works
Understanding and navigating the complexities of the rights of songwriters and recording artists in their creations can at first seem overwhelming, but there are a few key mental and legal distinctions to learn to help ensure compliance when obtaining legal rights for licensees or protecting the interests of creatives and copyright licensors.
Freelance & Copyright Ownership: Who Owns the Work?
If you’re a freelancer, then you’ll want to understand what a Work for Hire Agreement is. Read this blog to learn about the difference between authorship vs ownership and how to understand copyright rules when in a work for hire situation.
How Do I Show Use in Commerce for Trademarks for Service-Based Business?
If your business is service-based, you may be scratching your head on what specimens are needed for registering for a trademark. This blog will help you to understand how to show use in commerce for trademarks for services.
Important Dates to Put on Your Business Calendar Every Year
At the beginning of each new year, we want to begin to prepare our calendars and get our documents in order. When business and your personal life are hectic, these reminders you pre-set for yourself are essential.
2024 Legal Updates for WA, OR & CA
New year, new laws! From boosts to the minimum wage, more paid sick leave, and greater freedom to establish a home child care business, there are a flurry of new laws going into effect in 2024 that will affect your business.
Compliance and Legal Documents Your Nonprofit Needs
Here is a self assessment for growing nonprofits to make sure your nonprofit is legally compliant.
Types of Business Partners and Things to Consider
At the beginning of a partnership, it is very important to be on the same page with expectations. Read this blog by Attorney Michael Jonas to learn about business partnerships and things you should consider before going into business with someone.
Why You Shouldn’t Get Legal Advice from TikTok and Social Media
In today's digital age, accessing information through social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook is incredibly easy. However, relying on these platforms for legal advice can have serious consequences. In this blog post, we discuss the risks of getting and taking legal advice from TikTok, social media, and other unverified sources.
What is the Corporate Transparency Act? How does the CTA Affect My Business?
Under the CTA, millions of entities will be required to report their beneficial ownership information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), which is part of the Department of Treasury. Read this blog to learn about filing.
Cómo Presentar un Reclamo en la Corte de Reclamos Menores
¿Quiere mandar a alguien a la corte de reclamos menores? ¿O usted recibió una notificación de la corte de reclamos menores y no sabe qué hacer?
5 Things to Consider When You Might Sell Your Business
Maybe it is time for you to move on to the next thing in your life. If your business is successful, maybe you want to consider selling it to a new owner. Here are 5 things to consider when you might sell your business.
How to File in Small Claims Court
Have you been thinking about taking someone to small claims court for a dispute? Before you do so, you'll want to make sure you read this blog by Attorney Nicole Hetz.
What Is Copyright Infringement?
Curious about copyright infringement? Read this blog to learn about why you want to avoid infringement and what is considered Fair Use in copyrights.
Important Business Law Updates for 2023 in WA, OR & CA
Curious about what new business law updates are in store for 2023 in Washington, Oregon & California? Read this blog to find out!
11 Important Dates to Put on Your Business Calendar for 2023
As we look ahead to 2023, some of us are beginning to prepare our calendars and get our documents in order. When business and your personal life are hectic, these reminders you pre-set for yourself are essential.
Should I Convert My Business into a Nonprofit?
Have you been thinking about converting your business into a nonprofit? If so, check out this blog post to learn about what you should consider before turning your business into a nonprofit.