Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-04-10
- Have you had your operating agreement or bylaws reviewed recently? It may be time to make sure they cover your… http://fb.me/vJzCRgMK #
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-04-03
- Ready for the week. Got my blog posts scheduled, several fun events lined up, and PT @24hourfitness. Good week ahead! #
- SMDCC WIL Board Meeting Tonight – I wonder who Coiln will flirt! But on a serious note, great that they are open to me bringing him! #
- Saw bumper sticker that made me laugh – "House inspectors are good lookers!" I need something cleaver for my business! #
- Trying to come up with time to do things for myself has gotten a lot harder with my own business and a kid! Any suggestions? #
- Now that your taxes are close to done, it is a good time to take advantage of financial planning tools for small… http://fb.me/wmsZEF98 #
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-03-27
- Are your taxes done? If not, make sure to file an extension and talk to your accountant about whether you need to… http://fb.me/N2RglzJn #
- Have you had your contracts reviewed recently? Make sure that you are meeting all deadlines in them by reviewing them today! #
- Working the table at SMDCC's Chamber Unplugged. Make sure to stop by and say hi! #
- Spending the weekend relaxing w/my dad (@paulslewis) & hs GF in gorgeous @winterpark. now if only Colin will sleep in tomorrow! #
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-03-20
- Sitting in JAX airport – glad to be headed home to see @fluxrad and the dog but going to miss my grandpa! #
- excited to be part of @iempoweru new website – entrepreneurcommunityonline.com. Hope to get some video posted soon on the site! #
- Three client meetings, presenting on contracts law class, and then get to finally take a breather tonight! #
- Looking forward to teaching contract law basics tonight at Front Range Community College. See eclewis.com for more details! #
- Preparing presentation to present to other business owners in my BOSS group. Excited to learn new things from them! #
- Busy busy week. Yesterday contracts class, today online marketing and Sat how to start a business – makes for a very tired attorney on Sun! #
- looking forward to open house at QSE Technologies – Marion is a great guy and even presents about tech issues to attorneys! Gotta love that! #
- Going to bed early to be ready for @iempoweru class that I am teaching. Details here: http://bit.ly/eit4h3 #
- Looking forward to teaching legal basics of starting a business today @iempoweru. Thanks Linda for setting it up! #
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Federal or State Trademark?
When filing a trademark, clients ask me, their Denver Small Business Lawyer, whether they should file a state or a federal trademark. To answer this question requires a two-prong test. First, I ask clients whether they plan to only use the trademark in Colorado or whether they are going to use it in other states also. Second, I ask clients if they plan on doing any online sales as this can easily cross state lines even if they don’t plan to physically open stores or offices in other states. If a client answers yes to wanting to use the trademark in another state or plans to sell online, then I lean towards a federal trademark; although, there are many other factors that may change this on a case-by-case basis so talk to your attorney to see if this is the right for you.
Second, I ask clients if they have the funds to secure a federal trademark. Federal trademarks are both more expensive and time consuming than state trademarks. If the chances are slim that they are going to use the trademark in other states and their funds are limited, this may be the deciding factor; although, again, talk to your attorney.
State trademarks are great if you are only going to use the mark in Colorado. However, federal trademarks protect you throughout the US. State trademarks are cheap and quick. However, federal trademarks are easier to enforce and allow for multiple claims if infringement occurs. Therefore, it is always best to talk to a professional prior to filing to see what you should do! As always, you can call me, your Denver Business Lawyer, at 720-258-6647, email me, or click on the right to Book an Appointment now!