The Internal Revenue Service today introduced a new, shorter application form, Form 1023-EZ, to help small charities apply for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status more easily. Most organizations with annual gross receipts of $50,000 or less and assets of $250,000 or less […]
If you have been following this blog, you know that one can establish trademark/servicemark rights just by using the mark in commerce. That being the case, why would anyone go through the time and expense of federal registration of the […]
What happens when a creditor of a Member of an LLC obtains a judgment against that Member? Historically, and as a result of the LLC’s origins in partnership law, the creditor of an LLC Member received a “Charging Order.” A […]
The short answer is “yes.” As with all things legal, however, the “Devil is in the details.” Until 2007, manufacturers who dictated the minimum price at which their customers could resell their products, would automatically violate the anti-trust laws as […]
Now that you’ve spent the time and effort (and money) to obtain a trademark or service mark registered with the the United States Patent and Trademark Office, how can you protect your mark outside the U.S. — especially given the […]
You’ve successfully registered that precious trademark that uniquely identifies your product as …. yours. Congratulations. Remember, however, that trademark registrations need to be maintained, or else you run the risk of having your mark canceled … terminated … lost …. […]
Beginning on April 1, 2014, you will be able to pay invoices that you receive from Roosa Co., LPA online, by credit card or direct ACH payment from your bank account to ours. When you receive your e-invoice, just click […]
Before you share any of your confidential business information with anyone (aside from your attorney or accountant) it is critical that you require the party receiving your information to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (a/k/a a “Confidentiality Agreement”). Keep in mind, […]
You may have heard mention of a legal document called a “Cognovit Promissory Note.” What exactly is it? When would you ever need one? OK, here’s how it works. Suppose that you lend $10,000 to someone. They give you their […]
Chances are good your business uses a name that uniquely identifies it with your particular goods or services. If so, you should seriously consider obtaining a federally registered trademark for that name. FYI, if the name is used in connection […]