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Intellectual Property 101

Up and Running

Please consult with an attorney before making any intellectual property or other legal decisions. Does your business have intellectual property? If someone asked whether or not your business has Intellectual Property (IP) and your answer is “I do not know” or “I doubt it,” you are not alone.

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Why Entrepreneurs Must Learn to Love Paperwork  

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There will be plenty of it early and often during your entrepreneurial journey, but rather than look at it as a headache you should consider the many ways in which it will help protect you, your family, and the company as a whole. Personal asset liability protection is not ironclad. Protect your intellectual property.

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13 Critical Small Business Legal Requirements to Start a Business

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Limited liability company (LLC) – A structure that combines the characteristics of both corporations and partnerships. It protects owners from their debts or liabilities, and each owner has to include a share of the profits/losses in their personal tax returns. Secure your intellectual property.

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Business Prenup: What To Do Before You Start A Company With A Partner

YoungUpstarts

For example, an attorney can assist with issues concerning corporate formation (such as the pros and cons of corporations, limited liability companies and other structures) that may impact liability. Protect your company’s customers, employees and intellectual property.

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What Type Of Insurance Does Your Business Need?

YoungUpstarts

Some would need insurance that protects their legal interests while others would need insurance that protects their rights to services or intellectual property. The owners, called stockholders, enjoy limited liability but, at the same time, have limited involvement in the company’s activities.

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What Kind Of Company Should You Create?

YoungUpstarts

When you add in legal considerations such as assets, debt liability, and intellectual property (IP) protection it becomes clear that you have a lot to think about before making the choice that’s right for you. Limited Liability Company (LLC). The Most Common Business Entity Forms. Sole Proprietorship.

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A Guide To Starting A Business In Los Angeles

YoungUpstarts

Conduct due diligence to ensure the name of the business isn’t in defilement of any kind of trademark or other intellectual property rights. The options are a sole proprietorship, a general partnership, a limited partnership, a limited liability company (LLC) and corporations (S, C and professional corporations).