Entrepreneur and Small Business Lawyer Huntsville

Entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and other business owners have great ideas, but we may not always know where to start or what to do to trademark or copyright, or the legal steps we need to take to protect our business, brand, and families. For the content creators, authors, and influencers, there are some legal mine fields in which you should be aware. You want to be sure you don’t infringe on other’s rights and you want to enforce your own rights. 

Trademarks Lawyer Huntsville

To secure your business name, logo, phrase, mark, or other symbol, you need to register with the USPTO. You don’t want to invest thousands of dollars developing a website, merchandise, branding, logos and such only to find out you are prohibited from using those things because someone else has trademarked them!  Huntsville Estate Planning Lawyer, LLC can perform a trademark search for you and petition to register your trademark so that your business and legacy are secured. You don’t have to live in Huntsville for Tanya to help you. So, even if you don’t live in Huntsville, you can schedule a consultation now to speak with Tanya about protecting your brand.

Having an LLC or other business entity or owning a domain name or social media handle is not enough to secure your brand and your rights. A federally registered trademark is necessary to ensure (1) you are not infringing on someone else’s brand and (2) no one can infringe on your brand. 

Copyrights Lawyer Huntsville

A copyright protects the creative rights over literary, dramatic, musical (words and music), artistic, software, videos,  research, and other such works. Tanya is a published author and understands the need to copyright and protect the creative works. There are many ways to copyright, but the most effective for enforing your rights is to register your copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office.

Huntsville Estate Planning Lawyer can talk to you about the various ways to copyright your creative work and register your work with the U.S. Copyright Office. Even if you don’t live in Huntsville, schedule a consulation now   to speak with Tanya to protect your creative work.

Author Lawyer Huntsville

Tanya is a published author and has a soft spot for other authors. She understands the hard work, long hours, sacrifices, and all it takes to write that book. She’s taught writers on how to write a book and created a course on how to write a book. Tanya wants all writers to achieve their dream to pubish their works. It’s important to understand as well, that, as an author, you are also a small business owner! If you want to sell your books (and I know you do!), you are in business and need to know how to navigate the business and legal side of being an author.

Huntsville Estate Planning Lawyer, LLC provides advice, contract review, and guidance to authors from across the United States. Whether you want to traditionally publish, hybrid publish, or self-publish, contact Huntsville Estate Planning Lawyer for help.  Click HERE to schedule a consultation now.

Why do I need a lawyer for my small business?

An attorney can play a crucial role in helping a small business start-up in several ways. Here are some ways in which an attorney can provide assistance:

1. Legal Structure: An attorney can guide you in choosing the appropriate legal structure for your business, such as a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company (LLC), or corporation. They can explain the legal implications, advantages, and disadvantages of each structure and help you make an informed decision based on your specific needs.
2. Business Registration: Attorneys can assist with the registration and incorporation process, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements. They can help prepare and file the necessary documents, such as articles of incorporation or organization, bylaws, and other relevant paperwork.
3. Contracts and Agreements: Attorneys can draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements on behalf of the business. This includes contracts with suppliers, vendors, clients, and employees. Specifically, Tanya has also prepared contracts for consultants. Having well-drafted agreements in place can protect your interests and prevent potential disputes in the future.
4. Compliance and Regulations: Attorneys can help you understand and comply with various laws and regulations that apply to your industry. This includes compliance for influencers, authors, and content creators who frequently post to social media and need to avoid copyright or trademark infringement.
5. Risk Assessment and Mitigation: An attorney can identify potential legal risks and liabilities specific to your business and provide guidance on how to minimize them.
6. Dispute Resolution: In the event of a legal dispute, an attorney can represent your business and work towards a resolution, whether through negotiation, mediation, or litigation. They can help protect your rights and interests and guide you through the legal process.

If you are starting a small business – including if you are an author, influencer, or content creator – you need to speak with Tanya to discuss the legal issues that accompany starting and operating a business.

Why hire an estate planning lawyer as your trademarks lawyer?  

Estate planning and trademarks do overlap. Watch the video to hear Tanya explain or  check out this blog to learn more. 

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