In the early stages of doing business, emerging businesses often use a distributor to introduce a product to the US market without a full sales force. This requires a solid distribution agreement. As your business expands,...more
7/12/2021
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Business Formation ,
Business Ownership ,
Compliance ,
Early Stage Companies ,
Emerging Growth Companies ,
Entrepreneurs ,
Exclusive Licenses ,
Inventory ,
Licenses ,
Manufacturers ,
Quality Control Plan ,
Startups ,
Trademarks
Whether you are filing a new trademark application or looking to maintain a registration, understanding trademark specimen best practices is key. A common pitfall when filing your application is failing to provide an...more
6/11/2021
/ Applications ,
Best Practices ,
Early Stage Companies ,
Entrepreneurs ,
Foreign Trademark ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Startups ,
Trademark Application ,
Trademark Registration ,
Trademark Trial and Appeal Board ,
Trademarks ,
USPTO
In the early stages of doing business in the US, it may be too soon for a company to form its own U.S. sales organization. There are several ways to enter the US market without a full sales force. One option is for companies...more
3/11/2021
/ Distributors ,
Early Stage Companies ,
Entrepreneurs ,
Exclusivity ,
Manufacturers ,
Marketing ,
Sales & Distribution Agreements ,
Startups ,
Strategic Planning ,
Supply Chain ,
Trademarks
When establishing a business in the U.S., intellectual property issues are a critical part of your business planning. Developing a comprehensive strategy is key in securing your intellectual property and protecting your...more
1/22/2021
/ Amended Rules ,
Business Entities ,
Entrepreneurs ,
Filing Requirements ,
Foreign Trademark ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Legal Representatives ,
Trademark Application ,
Trademark Registration ,
Trademark Trial and Appeal Board ,
Trademarks ,
USPTO
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is providing extensions to file certain patent and trademark-related documents and pay required fees as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act...more