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When To Hire A Personal Injury Attorney

March 9, 2021 No Comments

You’ve Suffered A Permanent Disability Or Other Serious Injury The exact nature of the injury is immaterial in these cases. If you are the victim of any of the following—either through the direct intent or negligence of another party or parties—you should hire a personal injury attorney: Physical trauma of any kind. It could be the result of a car accident, malfunctioning equipment that wasn’t up to code, or deliberate assault and battery. A serious illness as a result of someone’s negligence or deliberate actions. If the damage involves long-term pain, bills, and on-going care, it is essential that you consult with a personal injury attorney—which is free. He or

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The Drawbacks Of Registering A Trademark Without An Attorney

January 26, 2021 No Comments

Small businesses typically attempt to file their trademarks on their own in order to save money. The problem is that this too often comes at the cost of something even more valuable – time. Without knowing what you’re getting into or how the system works, the process of filing for trademark registration with the USPTO can lead to a lot of setbacks, rejections, and take far longer than you would have initially thought. Ultimately, this can lead to spending even more money in order to re-file. These pitfalls can be avoided by hiring a US trademark attorney who knows the filing process inside and out. Typical Reasons Trademarks Are Rejected

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6 Frequently Asked Questions About Estate Law & Planning

January 5, 2021 No Comments

Contact us for: Idaho Falls Estate Attorney Meridian ID Estate Attorney Utah Estate Attorney Is There An Inheritance Tax Or An Estate Tax In Idaho? The State of Idaho itself does not levy inheritance or estate taxes. However, if you are inheriting property from another state that does, then those taxes will apply. There are also taxes you may be required to pay on behalf of the deceased, and larger estates are often subject to federal estate tax. So, even though Idaho itself doesn’t levy estate or inheritance taxes, you may still be subject to taxation on the estate due to other circumstances. In these cases, an estate law attorney

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US Trademark Law: Registration, Intent-To-Use & Not Filing

December 16, 2020 No Comments

Depending on what stage of business development you are in will determine if it’s time to file for US trademark registration, if you can put it off to a later date, or, depending on the nature of your business, whether or not you need to file at all. Instances Where You May Not Need To File Is The Use Of Your Mark Limited? In other words, will your product/service use be limited to a specific location? In US trademark law, businesses get common law rights to a name the moment it is used in commerce – this is all legitimate even without registering with the USPTO. The thing to keep

How Much Does It Cost to Get a Trademark Registration?

December 8, 2020 No Comments

If you’ve reached the point where you know registering your trademark is the prudent thing to do for you or your business, your next most pressing question is what is the cost going to be? With all my clients, the short term concerns of paying the legal fees to get a US trademark registration may seem a bit overwhelming, but the ounce of cost upfront will save pounds of infringement fees later. Trademark registration costs can basically be broken down into two major categories. 1) Filing Fees and 2) Attorneys Fee’s. Filing Fees The USPTO charges a filing fee for every trademark registration application filed with their office. The fee

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The Spectrum Of Distinctiveness In US Trademark Law

December 4, 2020 No Comments

Understanding The Spectrum You may have heard that “anything can be trademarked”, but this is far from the truth in US trademark law. There is a common term in the trademark world – The Spectrum Of Distinctiveness – which classifies marks into 5 basic categories: Generic, Descriptive, Suggestive, Arbitrary, Fanciful. This is essentially a spectrum where, on one end, you have zero chance for trademark registration and, on the other end, your chances are almost guaranteed. This also comes with implications as to the scope of protection your mark will get by law. Meaning on the low end, little-to-none; on the high end, as much protection as possible. One thing that

Estate Planning – Why You Need Legal Advice & Services

November 17, 2020 No Comments

While a “personal estate” sounds pretty lofty, it’s really just a fancier way of saying “personal property” – in this sense, everyone has a personal estate of some kind. Estate planning is the process by which you can arrange for what happens to your personal estate – via legally binding written instructions – if you become too disabled to work or finally reach that inevitable stage of human life: death. Personal estate planning isn’t something that you should consider doing when you’ve reached old age; it ought to be a long-term process of creating a dynamic plan that is continuously adapting to changing circumstances in your life as well as

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3 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About US Trademark Registration

November 4, 2020 No Comments

You Need To Provide Examples Of Your Products/Services When you file for US trademark registration with the USPTO and your mark personifies a number of products or services, you are going to have to provide examples – in USPTO lingo, “specimens” – of these products and services within three years of registration. Take, for instance, a company that offers anti-fog and car wax; this company will have to send images to the USPTO that shows these products bearing their trademark. If, on the other hand, a company provides services like massages or chiropractic work, they can provide a website detailing these services with a visible trademark – the more images

I Have An International Trademark, Do I Need To Register It In the United States?

September 25, 2020 No Comments

Do You Have An International Trademark? We often get inquiries or calls from clients informing us they own an international trademark registration in their home country. Whether it be England, Canada, Australia, or more. The first question these business owners often ask is: “Do I need to register my trademark in the United States if I own the trademark in my country?” The simple answer to this question is yes. International entities that plan to sell products or services in the United States will want to seek trademark protection within the US. We Can Help You Apply It To The United States The United States is a “First to Use”

Business Ethics vs. Business Law

September 3, 2020 No Comments

Many people think of and use business ethics vs. business law terms interchangeably. They are related, but there is actually a difference between the two. To put it simply: business ethics are standards of behavior that businesses should uphold, whereas business law is a body of laws that businesses must follow. The former is the spirit of the law; the latter is the letter of the law. Our business attorneys can help you prevent your business from getting into legal problems and, should they arise, can defend and represent you in court. Contact us today for business law services. Business Law Also known as commercial law, business law in the U.S. consists

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What Can a Trademark Attorney Do for You?

July 30, 2020 No Comments

There are a number of reasons someone would seek a trademark attorney in the US. Trademark attorneys work with business owners and entrepreneurs in all things regarding trademarks, including: Deciding on the most powerful mark Enforcing their trademark rights Stopping others from using your trademark or one “confusingly similar” to your own Once your trademark is official with the USPTO, it’s up to you to enforce it – they won’t do that for you. As with all areas of the law, it’s always better to have an attorney to provide legal advice, guidance, defense, or to file suit if necessary. If you require the services of a US trademark attorney,

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The Side Hustler’s 5 Minute Legal Guide

July 8, 2020 No Comments

COVID-19 has certainly wreaked havoc on many of the aspects of our day to day lives. We all know people who have been affected either by contracting the virus themselves, or indirectly through losing their jobs. One interesting effect the virus has had in the United States has lead many to consider additional income options. Often referred to as a “side hustle”. These small ventures have grown in popularity and necessity as many are looking for ways to help make ends meet. Just because your side hustle may be small, doesn’t mean you are immune from potential legal troubles. There is a process to follow and we will help! Imagine