Concept of trademark law on a book

What Is a Trademark?

As a business owner, protecting your business identity may be among the most important things on your mind. It’s your livelihood, after all! Registering for a trademark is one way to protect the intellectual property associated with your business. What Is a Trademark? Trademark law is about protecting your brand, logo, slogans, and other intellectual property associated with your business. Its purpose is to prevent… Read More »What Is a Trademark?

Limited Liability Company (LLC) business concept

What Is a Limited Liability Company (LLC)?

A limited liability company (LLC) is a corporate structure that offers an owner legal protection. The business structure combines the pass-through taxation of a sole proprietorship or a partnership with the limited liability of a corporation. An LLC is not a corporation but a separate and distinct legal form of a company that limits the legal and financial exposure of its owners.  Before choosing this… Read More »What Is a Limited Liability Company (LLC)?

What is a Sole Proprietor Business Structure

Characteristics of a Sole Proprietorship

What Constitutes a Sole Proprietorship? Sole proprietorships are among the most common business structures in the United States. The business is unincorporated and ran by one person who is not required to register the business with their state. Owners report all profits on their own personal income taxes (the business is not taxed separately) which means the owner has sole responsibility for the entity’s liabilities,… Read More »Characteristics of a Sole Proprietorship