Tag: small business

Small business owners wear lots of hats and solopreneurs wear all the hats. But rather than guess or Google what you don’t know, add a trusted lawyer to your team. Here’s why you need one. 10.   We know what contract language is typical and what’s not. Force Majeure clauses can be good. Waiving your right to…

Businesses of all sizes and consumers alike are feeling it—the supply chain has a kink, lots of worldwide kinks, actually. Goods are stuck. There aren’t enough longshoremen unloading ships, truck drivers driving goods from the ports inland, or postal workers keeping packages moving. There aren’t even enough shipping containers or cardboard boxes to keep up…

Practical and Legal Options to Address a Breach of Contract Communicate with the other party. Consider practical solutions. Negotiate to find a resolution. Involve a neutral party to facilitate a compromise. Send a written notice of your complaints. Get a court or arbitrator involved.

Federal trademark registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office is a worthwhile investment for businessowners looking to protect a unique logo, brand name, or product name from use by other similar businesses. There are two basic requirements that a mark owner must meet before applying to register: Registration is available only for marks…