Registering your trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office is only the first step in creating and maintaining …
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Is a Chain Restaurant a Good Choice for You?
You have decided to open a restaurant, but aren’t sure whether a franchise or an independent establishment is a better …
Ban on Employee Conversation on the Job
Restaurants are about service. When employees are too chatty amongst themselves, they are distracted and unable to provide the undivided …
Foreign inventors may qualify for an EB-5 Visa if they expand business operations to the US and create jobs
Inventors and foreign companies with patent technology may wish to manufacture or sell in the US. For some, this is …
Successful arguments of hardship for a zoning variance
Many restaurant owners find themselves needing to apply to the Town or City for a variance from a zoning law …
Non-traditional marks
Businesses are increasingly innovative in the ways they brand themselves. No longer are businesses limited to traditional logos and slogans …
Opting for legally licensed recorded music in your establishment
ASCAP and BMI employ investigators to roam the country identifying new restaurants, bars, clubs or other establishments where music is …
Trade secrets and trade dress investments can payoff
Magnolia Bakery opened its first store in Greenwich Village, New York over 15 years ago. It is known for its …
Fashion design patents are in vogue again
Clothing is often purchased just because of its unique design and look. Designers find new combinations of clothing elements each …
‘Tis the tax season – Wine tastings and tax exemptions
Planning an event can be a huge undertaking. There are many things to consider during the process, from costs and …