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RIM (maker of the Blackberry line of mobile devices) is facing a lawsuit from a smaller software developer based upon its decision to use "BBX" as the name of its next-generation operating system. The problem? The smaller developer already owns a trademark in "BBX" for use in connection with OS-rel Read More

Having a basic understanding of the legal issues common to small businesses will help you prepare for and avoid encountering legal problems. Read More

As a business grows, there are different organizational structures that it can adopt to help limit liability. Learn more about your options. Read More

Here are some issues you need to address in small business fire safety to protect your employees and to adhere workplace safety procedures. Read More

As an entrepreneur or small business owner, you've spent countless hours (not to mention dollars) developing unique offerings, memorable brands, relevant content and valuable relationships. Before you launch, it is critical to make sure that all of these things you've worked so hard to develop are Read More

While Lada Gaga, Motown, Old Navy and the Country Music Association all made headlines this week for issues relating to their trademark protection and enforcement efforts, these issues aren't unique to the big guys. Small business owners face the same threats of having their trademarks misused and Read More

The USPTO allows small business owners to apply for registration for new trademarks before they are introduced to the market, so long as the business has a "bona fide" intent to make use of the mark. This article provides tips on meeting this important pre-registration requirement. Read More

Brand monitoring has numerous benefits, not the least of which is adding value to the bottom line. This article follows up on my prior 4-part series on the benefits of brand monitoring for small business owners with a discussion of how implementing a trademark protection strategy can make the busin Read More

While perceived by many as something between a luxury and a necessary evil, undertaking the appropriate steps to ensure that the business’s owners and assets are adequately protected should be a top priority for any entrepreneur or new business owner. This article outlines some of the basic legal i Read More