A land contract is an agreement between a buyer and seller where the owner provides financing to the seller. In most scenarios, the buyer makes monthly payments to the seller over an agreed upon period of time, and then a balloon payment is paid later to complete the agreed upon amount. The buyer assumes possession, […]
Intellectual property covers patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Companies and inventors alike protect their intellectual property. It is equally important to understand if someone else’s intellectual property is protected before using that intellectual property without their permission. So, how long does each of the four types of intellectual properties last? Patents are issued as […]
1. Conflict Search A conflict search will help you identify potential conflicts with prior registrants and prior applicants that are in similar industries and use similar names or logos that might present a likelihood of confusion. Once you’ve identified your mark that has low risk, we can help you apply for trademark registration. The application […]
Benjamin Franklin famously said that “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” The documents you create and use for your business should be reviewed by an attorney to prevent legal and financial issues later. In this article, Daniel Ross will discuss a couple of reasons why having an attorney review your business […]
Trademark Registration and Renewal Daniel Ross and Associates is a Cleveland-based law firm helping the businesses of Northeast Ohio with their development, contract, copyright, and trademark needs! In today’s blog, we are discussing the basics of trademark registrations and renewals for your intellectual property. What is a Trademark Conflict Search? A trademark conflict search is […]
Daniel Ross and Associates is here to help Northeast Ohio business owners manage the legal aspects of their company. Whether you have a new or existing business, having proper contracts in place is essential. Our team is here to ensure your contracts represent your business and cover you from potential risk. Business Contract Basics Get […]
How to Properly Start and Grow a Business At Daniel Ross and Associates, we pride ourselves on being a valuable resource for small business owners who want to start a business or scale their business responsibly. Our team is here to help provide you with the affordable legal services you need to start or manage […]
How To Properly Dissolve A Company There may come a day when your business must close its doors. Every business owner dreams of a generational company that can be passed on, but the reality is that many fail. You can find statistics floating around the internet of business failure rates, anywhere from 80-96% within the […]
Medical marijuana has made a surreptitious entrance in the state of Ohio. First coming up for vote in 2015 and being struck down, then being written into law the following year, the true shape and breadth of the Ohio marijuana industry are only now coming to light. So what can we expect of Ohio’s most […]
Previously, we introduced alternative dispute resolution and reviewed the approach to mandatory mediation clauses in business contracts. Arbitration is, of course, the other main body of ADR. And like mediation, arbitration can be written into a business contract in hopes of avoiding litigation and streamlining the resolution process. But mandatory arbitration has its own pitfalls […]
