We are often contacted by clients who want to block registration of a competitor’s trademark because it’s too similar to their own. In some cases, the method we use to accomplish the client’s objective is to file a letter of protest with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“PTO”) on behalf of the client. These […]
How Agreements Help Avoid Conflict Among Business Partners
Many business people fail to enter into appropriate ownership agreements that could protect them if the business fails, a partner dies, or the owners decide to part ways. Many entrepreneurs believe the legal fees and hassle needed to obtain properly drafted ownership agreements outweigh any potential benefits. When a new venture is launched, and money […]
Tax Issues to Consider When Forming a California Partnership
Previous posts have discussed the many factors entrepreneurs should consider when forming and organizing a new business enterprise. One of those factors is whether the business is initially expected to generate profits or losses and the tax consequences of those profits and losses on the founders and other investors. The tax consequences of the profits […]
Tax Considerations for California S Corporations
Last weeks blogs discussed tax considerations of C-Corps. This week’s blog discusses some similar tax considerations of S-Corps, which is a form of flow through entity for tax purposes. The net income of an S corporation is not taxable at the corporate level. Instead, it flows through to the individual shareholders. The shareholder is taxed […]
Tax Considerations for California Corporations
Previous posts have discussed the many factors entrepreneurs should consider when forming and organizing a new business enterprise. Of all those factors, three issues are particularly important when selecting the form of business entity for your new venture: (1) Who will be the owner of the business; (2) how will the earnings of the business […]