Do I Need to Trademark My Business Name? (2023)
A trademark is an intellectual property right to the use and protection of a distinguishing identification of goods or services in the course of business and commerce. A trademark prevents the confusingly similar use of your trademark by another person.
You can trademark a name, a logo, a sound, certain packaging designs, and even a smell! You can register a trademark at a state level and at the federal level through the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
What is a trademark?
What does a trademark protect?
How does a trademark work?
What can you trademark?
How do you register a trademark?
Utah Business Renewal Guide (2023)
You must renew your Utah business entity registration annually, beginning one year following the initial business entity registration. You can renew your Utah business registration online through the Utah Division of Corporations & Commercial Code Business Renewal website. You will need your business entity’s entity identification number, name of your business entity, and a unique Access ID code from the Division of Corporations in order to access the online business renewal.
How often do I need to renew my Utah business entity?
Where can I renew my Utah business entity?
What information do I need to renew my Utah business entity?
What do I do if my Utah business entity registration has expired?
How To Perform a Utah Business Entity Search (2023)
You can perform a Utah Business Entity Search by going to the Utah Division of Corporations & Commercial Code business search website where you can find and lookup information and business filings regarding domestic and foreign corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, sole proprietorships, and DBAs in Utah.
What is the Utah Business Entity Search Website?
What types of business entities, registrations, and filings are on the entity search website?
How do I perform a business entity search and look for similar names?
What is the Utah Trademark database?
Starting a Utah LLC (2023)
Forming a Utah LLC is a generally straightforward process, however, it is important to do it correctly when starting your business. This article covers key elements of your Utah LLC Registration, including:
The Cost of a Utah LLC Formation
Choosing a LLC name and conducting a Utah Entity Search.
Completing and Filing the Utah LLC Certificate of Organization with the Utah Division of Corporations & Commercial Code
Obtaining an LLC Operating Agreement
Getting an Employer Identification Number (EIN)
Partnership Interest for Services (2023)
Sweat equity. A popularized term and common arrangement where in the formation of a partnership or LLC someone will contribute and trade services for equity in the partnership. Often, one partner will provide the starting capital and the other partner some of the skills for the operation of the business. This is similar to when startups grant equity to employees as incentives. But what is the tax impact on the person providing services?
Is This a Breach of Contract? (2023)
When something goes wrong with the performance of a contract, reading and understanding the fine print becomes essential to knowing the consequences.
Social Media Influencer Agreements (2023)
What is a Social Media Influencer Agreement and what are some key terms and tips for an influencer contract?
Non-Compete Agreements in Utah (2023)
What happens when your employee goes to work for a competitor? This type of situation occurs regularly in the course of business. Employees of all kinds come and go, working for one employer then switching to a competitor because of a better offer, or moving to a different industry entirely. Properly using non-compete or non-solicitation agreements can help protect an employer’s legitimate business interests
What Kind of Business Entity Do I Need in Utah? (2023)
Choosing an entity that fits your business is important. I once asked someone why they used a certain entity type when starting a business, and they said it was because it is what someone else in their industry said to do. While relying on the advice of someone in the same industry may or may not work well, there could be a better entity type that fits the goals and management of the business.