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5 Things To Do When Starting a Business

Erik K Pelton

The following is an edited transcript of my video Do These 5 Things When Starting a New Business. A lot of people don’t realize that the LLC or corporation name doesn’t have to match what the overall business or brand name is. Search the name that you’re going to use as the core name to identify your business.

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10 reasons that small businesses need to protect their trademarks

Erik K Pelton

The following is an edited transcript of Chapter 21 of my book video Building a Bold Brand: Small Business Concerns Small businesses are just as capable of creating and building great brands as big businesses are. In fact, small businesses may be even more capable.

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Australian Business Accused of Plagiarizing a Whole Store

Plagiarism Today

An Australian business has sparked an unusual plagiarism controversy. The post Australian Business Accused of Plagiarizing a Whole Store appeared first on Plagiarism Today. It's accused of copying a store that's just a short walk away.

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What Businesses Need To Know About EU Design Law Reform

IP Law 360

Recent reforms to European Union design protection law will broaden the scope of what constitutes protected designs and products, likely creating new opportunities and considerations for businesses operating within the EU or those engaging with its markets, say lawyers at Foley & Lardner.

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[Video] Ryan MacDougall Discusses Business Development in the Legal Industry

JD Supra Law

Ryan MacDougall is the Chief Business Development Officer for Wolf Greenfield. Since joining the firm in 2010, he has worked closely with the firm's executive leadership, management, and practice groups to build and implement strategies that have made Wolf Greenfield one of the largest IP law firms in the US.

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Fedtrade® Podcast – Artur Czerniejewski, Swiss Business Hub USA – SelectUSA Spotlight

JD Supra Law

The Fedtrade podcast recently interviewed Artur Czerniejewski, Head of Swiss Business Hub USA of Switzerland Global Enterprise, as part of our SelectUSA Investment Summit Spotlight series. Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE) is the official Swiss organization for export and investment promotion.

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How Businesses Can Enforce Trademark Registrations

JD Supra Law

Trademark registrations are a great tool for business owners to protect their brand identity. In other words, a business owner must use it or lose it.. Unlike some other forms of intellectual property protection, trademarks can last forever provided that they are actively used and enforced within the marketplace.