What Kinds of Things Can I Trademark?

What Kinds of Things Can I Trademark? If you’re starting a business, launching a brand, or creating a new product, you might wonder what kinds of things you can trademark to protect your brand identity. Trademark law is a powerful tool for safeguarding the unique elements that distinguish your goods or services from competitors. At […]

What is the Difference Between the TM and R Symbols for Trademarks?

What is the Difference Between the TM and R Symbols for Trademarks? When you see a business name, logo, or slogan accompanied by a small superscript symbol like ™ or ®, those symbols are telling you something important about the legal status of that mark. For business owners, entrepreneurs, and content creators, understanding the difference […]

Starting a Business With Your Spouse?

Starting a Business With Your Spouse? Here Are Some Things to Consider Starting a business with your spouse can be a rewarding way to turn your shared vision into reality. However, mixing personal and professional relationships also introduces complexities that can affect both your marriage and your business. Establishing clear safeguards upfront helps ensure your […]

How Do I Add Value to My Business?

How Do I Add Value to My Business?

Whether you’re preparing to sell your business, attempting to attract an investor, or want to qualify for a higher business loan, you want to do everything you can to add value to your business to put yourself in the best position possible. Secure Your Workers with Employment and Contractor Agreements One of the first things […]

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What You Need to Know Before Adding a Business Partner

If you are considering bringing in a business partner, there are some steps that you should consider taking to protect yourself and the business as a whole. What to Consider When Adding a New Business Partner You’ve got to be careful when you bring on a new business partner. Another person with authority means added […]

The Importance of Attorney Reviewed Business Documents

The Importance of Attorney Reviewed Business Documents

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 […]

The Importance of Written Business Contracts

The Importance of Written Business Contracts

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 […]

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Legally Dissolving a Company: What You Need to Know

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 […]

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Ohio Medical Marijuana: Rollout & Impact

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 […]

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Add Mandatory Arbitration to Your Business Contract?

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 […]

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