Registering a trademark

A trademark is defined by Webster as: A device (as a word or mark) that points distinctly to the origin or ownership of merchandise to which it is applied and that is legally reserved for the exclusive use of the owner. The Pennsylvania Department of State website...

Dissolving an LLC in Pennsylvania

We recently discussed dissolving a Pennsylvania corporation.  The process of winding up businesses that are not incorporated can differ greatly, depending on the type of business entity you operated.   In this article we’ll discuss requirements for closing an LLC. In...

Buying a Business

  Starbucks’ purchase of Bay Bread, LLC made the headline this week in the San Francisco Chronicle.  In an effort to expand offerings in stores, Starbucks bought Bay Bread, LLC, a French-themed bakery specializing in homemade granola, flank steak sandwiches, and...