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Business Owners, Get Ready to Report Ownership with New BOI Requirement
Business owners, get ready! The U.S. government will soon require many businesses, Limited Liability Corporations (LLCs), and Corporation owners, to disclose ownership with a new report called BOI. BOI report stands for Beneficial Ownership Information Report. The...
8 Steps to Starting a Business in the USA for Non-Citizens
The United States is the global economic powerhouse. Everybody can participate in it! Many entrepreneurs in the world dream of starting a business in the USA and wonder how difficult it may be. If you are seeking to take advantage of the opportunities in the USA or...
Beware of the NFL: Super Bowl Trademark Guide
As the Super Bowl® LVII approaches, have you noticed how the term "Super Bowl" is not often mentioned in commercials and other forms of advertising? Instead, they use words like "The Big Game" or something similar. That's because the National Football League (NFL)...
How Mariah Carey Lost the Desired “Queen of Christmas” Trademark
Mariah Carey is denied the "The Queen of Christmas" trademark, but she is still a Queen.
Bruce Willis Denies Selling His Image’s Rights, But Image can be Sold as IP
Actors and other personalities can sell or license their image for future
How to Avoid Trademark Infringement
An accusation of trademark infringement is an expensive and time-consuming inconvenience. Before using or registering a trademark for a logo or catchy slogan for your business or product, you must ensure no one else had already trademarked something similar or has...
After Years in Court, Prince’s Estate is Finally Settled
Prince was a fierce defender of his intellectual property but neglected to draft a will. Finally, it has come to an end.
How to do a Trademark Search on the Internet?
Are you choosing the name for your business or products? A trademark search is the first step to determining if another company is already using the mark. Imagine if you print labels and brochures, develop a website, run ads and spend valuable time...
ASU cannot sue Instagram Posts’ Owner for Trademark Infringement
Arizona State University (ASU) and the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) cannot sue the owner of an Instagram account over trademark infringement claims. The Ninth Circuit upheld the lower court decision in May 2022, throwing out ABOR-ASU's lawsuit. The University's...
Analysis of a Great Trademark: Novle Community Activators.
How to build a great trademark? Novle, Community Activators can show many businesses how to create a brand that can be protectable, becoming a superb trademark. What is Novle? Novle, Community Activators™ is a firm beyond traditional marketing services. Carlos...