If you are an entrepreneur who is looking to start and build a profitable brand online, one of the first things you need to do is claim the legal rights to your name. Unfortunately, there are two huge mistakes that people make when filing trademark applications on their own that will cause their filing to
In this episode of The Legal Jim, we will be reviewing how to properly (and legally) build a brand that not only can you be proud of, but one that you can (and will) legally protect for years to come. There are three main mistakes that I see entrepreneurs make all the time: They pick
In this episode of The Legal Jim, we will be reviewing the 4 things you need to do to get your business legally protected. They include: Creating separation between your personal and business lives; Claiming the legal rights to your online persona (i.e. brand); Protecting your relationships with clients, contractors and vendors; and, Protecting all
Today’s episode seems like it is all about LLC’s, but I’ll be weaving in some trademark and branding snippets as well. Here are some of the things we will discuss… What is an LLC? Why is forming an LLC important? Should you form an LLC before you Trademark your name? Why I recommend forming an
In today’s episode we are going to breakdown the differences between trademarks and copyrights, including what they are in simple to understand language. If you have an interest in protecting the intellectual property in your business, then this is a can’t miss episode! Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | Overcast SUBSCRIBE ON
Today, I want to talk to you about the #1 legal mistake that I see entrepreneurs make time and time again, and what to do about it. So for most of you, when you started your business, you probably didn’t think too long or hard about the name you used for your business. Instead, maybe
Today I want to talk to your about one of the biggest legal mistakes I see entrepreneurs, specifically online entrepreneurs make when they are starting their businesses. And no, it’s not stealing classified documents and claiming that you thought they belonged to you… No, this mistake is far worse and could potentially cost you hundreds
It is amazing to me how frequently I get asked about when and how business owners should be using the LLC modifier in their logo, website, trademark, business cards, social media pages and more. The basic question is, do you need to include LLC in your logo and/or trademark? The simple answer is that no,
If you live in Missouri, and you run an online (or offline) business, then chances are you will need to form a Missouri LLC to make sure your business and personal assets are protected. In this post, I will share exactly what you need to form your Missouri LLC today (and why forming an LLC
