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Mickey Mouse vs. Deadmau5: Trademark Dispute
September 06, 2014 03:03 pm by Sheren Javdan
Joel Zimmerman, better known as Deadmau5, has just entered a legal battle with The Walt Disney Company over trademark rights. On Tuesday, Walt Disney filed a complaint, more than 170 pages long,...
Can I Hire Unpaid Interns For My Business?
September 04, 2014 02:32 pm by Sheren Javdan
Do you want to hire unpaid interns for your business? There are many factors to consider before taking the leap. One of the most important things to consider is whether...
What is a Fictitious Business Name?
September 02, 2014 04:13 pm by Sheren Javdan
A fictitious business name, also known as a “Doing Business As” (DBA) name or trade name, is a secondary name given to a business by the business owners that is...
The California Competes Tax Credit Offers Millions to Attract Businesses
August 29, 2014 01:44 pm by LawInc Staff
Thinking of starting or growing a business in California? If so, you might be eligible for “The California Competes Tax Credit” program. The California Competes Tax Credit According to the California Governor’s...
Sole Proprietorships: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
August 29, 2014 06:49 am by Sheren Javdan
A sole proprietorship is the most simple business form out there. A sole proprietorship is owned and operated by the same individual who has the sole authority to make any and...
California Corporation Creates First Bionic Eye
August 27, 2014 12:56 pm by Sheren Javdan
Second Sight Medical Products, Inc., a California corporation, has created the first pair of FDA approved bionic eye. Second Sight was incorporated with the California Secretary of State in 2003...
What is an Intent-to-Use Trademark Application?
August 26, 2014 12:54 pm by Sheren Javdan
An intent-to-use trademark application should be used when you want to immediately register a trademark but do not have your trademark specimen available yet. An intent-to-use trademark application provides a...
Classy: MA Startup Business Creates Student Marketplace App
August 25, 2014 01:30 pm by Sheren Javdan
Classy Mobile Inc., a startup Delaware corporation based out of Boston Massachusetts, has launched a free iPhone application that allows college students to sell and trade textbooks and other items with...
Trademark Symbols: When To Use ® vs.™ For Your Trademarks
August 23, 2014 01:22 pm by Sheren Javdan
Trademarks are words, names or symbols used by business, product or service owners to differentiate their merchandise or services from those of others while indicating that they own the sole...
Skully: California Startup Creates World's First Smart Helmet
August 19, 2014 01:52 pm by Sheren Javdan
California startup company, Skully Helmets Inc., has created the world’s first “smart” helmet. The Skully AR-1 Biker Helmet allows users to enjoy all the benefits of riding their motorcycles while focusing on their...