Business Lawyers focus their practice on assisting businesses, both large and small, with the various functions of operating a business, including compliance with the many laws and regulations governing your jurisdiction. In addition to these services, some Business Lawyers have additional knowledge and experience in Intellectual Property matters, which can help you protect your ideas and inventions.
Every year, countless Trademark applications are filed in the United States. Unfortunately, some of them are never registered or face many hurdles in the process to registration. The United States Patent and Trademark Office, which oversees Trademark applications, can be a minefield to navigate on your own. Business Lawyers with experience in the application process can assist you and help circumvent common problems like Office Actions and Refusals. Business Lawyers can also with help with branding and creating strong personality profiles.
In addition to Intellectual Property matters, Business Lawyers can assist you with affairs such as starting a new company, hiring employees, preparing vendor agreements and negotiating terms, and providing insight regarding Board decisions. They can also help prepare you in the event someone seeks legal action against your business, or should you need to seek legal action against another company or individual. In the unfortunate event your business needs to cease operations or you need to dissolve a partnership, experienced Business Lawyers can assist you in the process so you come out of the other side with as little harm as possible.
Finding the Right Business Lawyer for Your Business
Operating a legal and profitable business is no small feat. It is imperative to your success that you have an experienced legal team comprised of knowledgeable Business Lawyers you can trust. When searching for Business Lawyers, take the time to schedule a Consultation and ask important questions. How long have they been in practice? Do they have experience working with your type of business? If it is relative to your operations, do they have adequate Intellectual Property experience? Review their status with the Bar in your state to ensure their license is active and they do not have a history of disciplinary issues. Any reputable lawyer should be more than happy to provide you with answers to these questions.
Your business and ideas are invaluable. Make sure your legal team and the Business Lawyers you hire put your best interests first. For more information on how our firm can help your business thrive, please contact us today.