If you are a writer of any type, copyright is an important right you have under the law to the ownership of your creations. It gives you the exclusive right to use your creations and prevents others from using your work. However, people may still try to use your...
Arizona business owners all have intellectual property (IP). To many, IP creates the backbone of their business. Without it, they would not have a unique angle to attract customers from. Today we will look at how important intellectual property is. We will look at...
A commercial real estate lease is quite different from a residential lease. When you want to rent a commercial property, it is part of your business. You have completely different needs than you would if you were renting a space in which to live. This requires you to...
Small business owners and entrepreneurs understand the importance of protecting their assets. Forming an LLC is an option that many start-ups chose over forming a legal corporation. In Arizona, corporations must file annual reports and articles of incorporation....
Those launching a business have many different issues to take into consideration, from the type of business to set up to concerns unique to particular industries and recruiting talent. However, it is imperative for business owners to have a clear understanding of...
If you are starting a new business, you have a lot of decisions to make in a short amount of time. One of the more important aspects to decide on is if your new business is going to be an LLC or a sole proprietorship. Unfortunately, there is no easy answer on which...
Developing a partnership agreement is something that requires business professionals to carefully assess their goals and the future of their organization. Beneficial agreements will enable both parties to contribute their skills and competencies in a manner that will...
You may not understand what intellectual property means as it relates to your business. Intellectual property is a broad term that includes products of the mind, many of which are intangible. It can apply to new products that you invent and sell or the logo or name...
Purchasing commercial property in Arizona is often more challenging than purchasing a residential home. The more prepared you and your legal team are for the transaction, the less likely it is you will run into issues down the line. Here are a few important steps to...
Buying a commercial building is never the cut-and-dry event that many people in Arizona may assume it is. In addition to the transfer of titles and utilities, the contracts and the zoning considerations, you need to consider whether your building is up to code and has...