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How to use TV and Movie Quotes on Instagram (without infringing)

by Wesley Henderson | Sep 22, 2022 | Best Practices, Copyrights, Intellectual Property, Trademarks

With the pandemic coming to its end, people are flocking to movie theaters to watch films on the silver screen. “Top Gun: Maverick” made more than 1.4 billion dollars worldwide within five months, making it one of the top-grossing films in history and one...

Trademarks vs Copyrights

by Wesley Henderson | Jun 5, 2022 | Copyrights, Intellectual Property, Trademarks

Most business starters don’t know the difference between trademarks and copyrights, they think that they are interchangeable when they are defined in legal terms very differently. This article will go into detail on trademarking and copywriting and which one would be...

3 Differences Between DBA and LLC

by Wesley Henderson | Oct 6, 2021 | Best Practices, DBAs, LLC, Partnerships, Quick Tips, Side Business, Trademarks

Business owners don’t always understand the differences between “doing business as” (DBA) and “limited liability company” (LLCs). Let’s simplify the distinctions by focusing on three differences: liability, legal formation, and marketing. The limited liability company...

10 Legal Mistakes New Businesses Make (That Are Easy To Avoid)

by Wesley Henderson | Sep 14, 2020 | Best Practices, Contracts, Copyrights, Intellectual Property, Partnerships, Quick Tips, Side Business, Templates, Trademarks, Website

Everybody makes mistakes. It’s part of life. And part of your business journey. Read through the 10 legal mistakes new businesses make to cut down on your unforced errors. The fewer mistakes you make the better your chances that your product or service will take...

An IP Lawyer’s Guide to Naming Your Business

by Wesley Henderson | Sep 12, 2020 | Intellectual Property, Trademarks

This is one of the most fun parts of starting a business. It’s also one that has hidden pitfalls. Don’t be hasty – be strategic, and do your homework. If you don’t, it could cost you some serious problems (not to mention money) down the road. STEP ONE: Don’t Infringe...

The DMCA and What It Means To Your Online Business

by Wesley Henderson | Sep 12, 2020 | Copyrights, Trademarks, Website

Do you encourage users to post on your site? If so, then you need to understand how to use the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) to your advantage. It provides a lot of protection for you. The DMCA is a copyright law designed to ensure that websites are...