As readers of this legal blog know, we often talk about franchises and trademarks, but seldom do we talk about them together. However, trademarks are inextricably connected to the franchisor-franchisee relationship. Indeed, Florida commercial business arrangements...
Franchising can be an effective way to get a business off the ground that already has a build-in market and efficient procedures. In other words, successful franchising can be a quick way to give you some ownership and income opportunities. However, not all...
In Florida and across the United States, many people set a goal of starting a business. Often, this is perceived as creating a product or service and building from the ground up. However, there are other options to be a business owner through franchising. Regardless...
When a company wants to protect its intellectual property, it may consider registering a copyright. A copyright protects original works and it provides the copyright holder with several exclusive rights. Copyright overview and registration Copyright holders have the...
Most business owners consider competition to be a normal part of business operations. However, unfair competition refers to deceptive business practices that can harm other businesses or consumers. Usually, unfair competition involves bad faith, fraud or oppression...
There are a lot of decisions that you have to make before you start your business, and each of them can have long-term implications for your profits, your potential liability, and your business operations. This is especially true when it comes to choosing a business...
People in the Tampa area earn income in different ways, but typically they either work for a company as an employee or they work for themselves as a business owner or independent contractor. However, there is another option which combines the two and allows people to...
For anyone in Florida who has a trademark to ensure they profit from its use and protect it from theft, it is useful to understand when it might have been infringed upon and what options are available. A trademark is used to differentiate one item from another. It...
Even in today’s text heavy world, we have all done it, made an agreement, in-person and without a written contract. While these types of handshake deals may seem old fashion, many, if not all, of us still do them from time to time. The question is, can they be...
Your trademark may be more valuable than you realize. After all, consumers identify you and your goods and services through that mark. It therefore strengthens your brand recognition and increases your company’s reputation in the marketplace. As a result, a strong...
