Business owners in Georgia and around the country know that when they create a product, they need to protect it. The item or product they've created is their intellectual property. Often, business owners will get protections like patents and copyrights for a creation...
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Month: July 2020
Forming an LLC in Georgia
Although Wyoming was the first state to allow the formation of a limited liability company, the benefits of this business structure are now available throughout the United States. The Atlanta area is a growing metropolitan area with many entrepreneurs and small...
Lady A files trademark lawsuit against singer over name
Atlanta music fans may have heard that the country group formerly known as Lady Antebellum recently changed its name to Lady A in the wake of the Black Lives Matter protests. Now, the group has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against a Seattle-based singer who...
3 tips to remember before signing a franchise agreement
Countless people cultivate the dream of owning a business. For many, becoming a franchisee offers a superb way to achieve that goal. Ultimately, it can be the best of both worlds – running your own business but still having access to the resources and name recognition...
Intellectual property laws help protect creators
When businesses or individuals in Georgia create products or services, these creations are typically protected by rights called intellectual property. There are many different types of intellectual property, including authors rights, patents, copyrights and trade...
When it may be wise to hire a business law attorney
Those who wish to start a business in Georgia or any other state may want to hire an attorney to help them do so. Individuals who go into business with a partner will likely need to create a partnership agreement or submit various documents to state and local...
Teaching of intellectual property rights for scientists
Intellectual property theft is costing the U.S as much as $600 billion per year. Georgia businesses and residents might be interested in an article that explains how scientists are being taught to protect discoveries from loss of intellectual rights and data....
Intellectual property considerations in Georgia
Copyrights and patents apply in countless situations, and trademark law is the anchor of marketing for almost all established businesses. Even small businesses need copyrighted names and symbols in order to protect their brand, especially when uniqueness is a primary...
Creating a winning business partnership
Residents of Atlanta, Georgia, and the surrounding area who are thinking of a small business will want to find out more partnerships. Although sole proprietorship is very common, a partnership with the right individual can lead to rewards, both professionally and...
Legal information for new small businesses
Residents of Georgia may be interested in forming a small business and want to know more about the process. There is information from the government regarding what is needed and what it means to form an LLC or Limited Liability Company. Each state has different...
