This is part of a series about trademarks, "Trademarks: Knowing When to Get One and How to Protect One." Read Part 1 of the series, "What is a trademark?", here. How do I know if I can trademark my mark? Make sure the trademark is new To get a trademark, you first want to make sure that the mark you want [...]
This post is part of a series of blog posts, entitled "Trademarks: Knowing When to Get One and How to Protect One." Check back on our blog in the next couple of weeks for the rest of the blog posts in the series. What is a trademark? According to the Lanham Act definitions, a trademark can be any word, [...]
Illinois law has changed since this post was published. Read full and accurate details here. If you are thinking about starting up a Mobile Food Vendor business, there are several things you should know about what is legally required. Type of Business First, as a general business matter, it is always a good idea to talk to a [...]
A Comparison Guide Interested in starting a business but not sure where to begin? One of the first things you should consider is how you want your business to be structured. Different structures are better for different situations, so getting some basic information on the difference between business entity types is an important first step. There are a number [...]
Do you have an idea for starting an Illinois not for profit but don’t know where to start? As with any business idea, starting a successful not for profit begins with careful planning. Here is a list of questions to get you started: 1) What is the purpose of the organization? You need a well-crafted mission statement. It should [...]