Oregon Combined Employer's Registration Every company in the State of Oregon with employees must file a Combined Employer's Registration. The registration is "combined" in the sense that the registration simultaneously takes care of registering the company with both the Oregon Department of Revenue and the Oregon Employment Department. The Oregon Department of Revenue is responsible...
WHAT IS AN S CORPORATION?S corporations (also referred to as "S Corps") are corporations or limited liability companies ("LLCs") whose founders have filed Form 2553 with the IRS, electing to have the company taxed as a "small business corporation" under the federal tax code. There is no such thing as incorporating...
What Is A Consent Resolution?Whether a company is an LLC or a Corporation, its owners regularly will need to make decisions on behalf of the company. Those decisions fall under two general categories: 1) day-to-day decisions; and 2) significant decisions. Day-to-day decisions, such as ordering supplies and equipment, paying the company's regular...
The Five Most Common Reasons for Trademark Registration RefusalsThere are a number of reasons why the United States Patent and Trademark Office may refuse to register your mark. Knowing the five most common reasons why your trademark application may be denied before you begin the trademark registration process will save you a lot...
How to Conduct a Trademark SearchThe United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is responsible for maintaining a database of all registered trademarks in the United States. Performing a trademark search of its database is not a very difficult procedure, but it is helpful to have some background knowledge and...
Protect Your Company TrademarksSo you’ve formed your startup’s business entity, you have a name for your business, you’ve met with a graphic designer who has helped you develop a logo and a website, and you’re on track to make your brand the next Apple or Nike. How are you going...
How To Revive A Vintage TrademarkA recent trend has emerged wherein startups, with little or no relation to nostalgia brands from the past, will obtain the rights to bring a gone-but-not-forgotten product back to the market. From watches to coffee to candy, many new companies have taken dead or expired...
Five Common LLC Legal MistakesIt's very easy these days to find a company online to help you quickly "start a company," and the most popular type of company is the limited liability company ("LLC"). Unfortunately, most people who use the services of an on-line filing company fall prey to some of...