4 Advantages of Flat-fee Trademark Services

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Starting a new business is exciting, but it can also be daunting. You have a long to-do list and you don’t want to overlook any legal matters. As your ideas start to become a reality, you will want to protect certain aspects of your business, including your brand. This blog discusses some of the benefits of using flat-fee trademark services to protect your brand and business.

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How to Negotiate International Contracts

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As you expand into a global market, creating contracts and working with knowledgeable business attorneys becomes increasingly critical to your business. When you negotiate international contracts, however, there may be more complexities than when you’re negotiating contracts within your home country. Here are some steps to consider when negotiating international contracts:

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What to Know About New York’s Cannabinoid Hemp Program

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If you intend to sell or distribute hemp, hemp extracts, or cannabidiol (CBD) products, you must comply with New York’s laws about retail and distribution. Failure to get the proper licenses, sell illegal items, and improperly label products can lead to fines and other penalties. Below, learn more about New York’s Cannabinoid Hemp Program. This blog post is not all-encompassing, but rather an overview of the program.

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Why Are Employment Agreements So Important?

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Employment agreements can often fall into the category of contracts you didn’t know you needed until it’s too late. Start-ups and growing businesses, in particular, often dispense drafting and negotiating employment agreements in service of filling roles quickly. 

That can be a costly mistake. Employment agreements serve numerous purposes. In this post, we take a look at why employment agreements are important. 

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How to Protect Online Businesses That You Manage

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Recent years have seen the e-commerce industry grow exponentially, providing unlimited opportunities for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to increase sales by allowing them to reach customers through their website directly. With more consumers shopping online than ever before, the ease at which one can set up an e-commerce site means that SMBs can reach a wider customer base than ever before. Therefore, it’s critical to protect your online business if you manage sales or services in-platform.

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You Just Had a Brand New Product Idea — Now What?

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A new product idea will continuously run through your mind – it’s like a sudden natural event — a volcanic explosion. But when rewarded with an unprecedented idea, most people pull out their smartphones and call or text to share it with someone they know and trust. Sadly, our passion for notifying and enlightening our trustees overwhelms the fact that our world is ruled by the internet of things (IoT) – it’s like an open book. Great work and ideas can be easily stolen unless you protect them. You just had a brand new product idea – what are some ways you can protect it?

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