Unfortunately, there is no worldwide trademark registration. Each country must grant rights within its own borders. However, there is a streamlined...

If my husband inherited sixty percent of a business while we were married am I considered an owner or shareholder too?

You are not a shareholder and not entitled to act as an owner of the business unless you get a business power of attorney from your husband. You...

This is a very complex situation and you should seek professional guidance. You did not indicate what kind of business entity you have. Briefly,...

Legal structure for illegal immigrant?

You may for an LLC and have it disregarded as a separate entity for tax purposes. You would not be an employee, just an owner.

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I strongly recommend that you seek guidance from an attorney on this. You can re-open a corporation if it was administratively dissolved, but there...

Can you obtain a beer and wine license in NY if you are being sued for not paying for the restaurant you purchased?

The State Liquor Authority does not look into any pending litigation during the examination process. Thus, it would have no bearing in the ordinary...

What does trademarking a hair product do...will it protect myself from someone taking my logo ?

If your logo qualifies for registration, registering it would protect it against a competitor using a confusingly similar logo on hair care and...

Do we have to licence our fundraising group name?

Although you will probably get away with it for a single fundraising event, your not-for-profit should technically file an assumed name certificate...

How do I file for a temporary patent ?

I think you are referring a provisional patent application. You can draft a document that contains all the required information on how to make and...

Should I get my product trademarked if I think it's a unique idea?

In order to obtain a trademark, the quote or phrase must become your brand and the way consumers identify your business and the source of the...