Small Business Law
Coger Law Firm offers authoritative small business law consulting services tailored to the unique needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and content creators. With our expertise and unwavering commitment to excellence, we provide the following six offerings to support your legal needs:
Our experienced consultants will guide you through the intricate process of entity formation, ensuring you choose the most suitable legal structure for your business. We handle registration, licensing, and permits, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal requirements, setting you on the path to success.
Contracts are the backbone of any business relationship. Our skilled team specializes in drafting and reviewing contracts and agreements to protect your rights and mitigate risks.Â
Your ideas and creations are valuable assets that deserve protection. Our consultants possess in-depth knowledge of copyright, trademark, and patent law, and are here to safeguard your intellectual property rights. From conducting thorough searches to filing applications and enforcing against potential infringements, we’ve got you covered.
As your trusted advisors, we provide authoritative legal insights and guidance to help you make informed decisions. We stay up-to-date with the latest legal developments, allowing us to offer comprehensive support and strategies to address any legal challenges or opportunities that arise during the course of your business.
*Please note that when dealing with matters that are specific to a particular state, the Coger Law Firm will only provide legal services in the states in which it is licensed. This ensures compliance with state-specific laws and regulations and enables the firm to provide accurate and reliable legal advice. For state-specific work outside their licensed jurisdictions, the Coger Law Firm maintains a network of trusted attorneys in other states to whom they can refer clients. This approach ensures that clients receive the expertise and representation necessary for their specific state-related legal needs, even if it falls outside the firm’s jurisdiction.
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FAQ
A trademark is important because it helps protect a brand's identity and reputation. It allows consumers to identify products or services they trust and helps companies differentiate themselves from competitors.
To register a trademark, you need to file an application with the appropriate government agency responsible for trademark registration in your country. In the United States, for example, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) handles trademark registrations.
Trademarks can include words, phrases, logos, symbols, designs, sounds, and even distinct smells. The key requirement is that the trademark must be distinctive and capable of identifying the source of goods or services.
Trademark protection can last indefinitely, as long as the trademark is being actively used and renewed according to the regulations of the respective trademark office. HOWEVER, the trademark registrant must take proactive steps to to maintain their trademark protection and our office can assist with this.
A trademark protects brands and their associated symbols or words that identify goods or services. A copyright, on the other hand, protects original creative works like literary, artistic, and musical creations.
"TM" stands for trademark and is often used to indicate that a business claims rights to a specific trademark, even if it's not officially registered. "®" indicates a registered trademark that has been officially registered with the appropriate government agency.
While you can't trademark a domain name by itself, you can include it as part of a trademark application if it's used in commerce to distinguish your goods or services.
If you believe someone is infringing on your trademark rights, you can send them a cease and desist letter, notifying them of your rights and requesting them to stop using the infringing mark. If the issue persists, you might need to take legal action.
The "likelihood of confusion" is a legal concept used to determine if a new trademark is too similar to an existing one, potentially causing confusion among consumers. If there's a high likelihood of confusion, the new trademark might not be registered.