by ScolieriLaw | Jun 21, 2012 | Business Articles, Corporate Law
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...
by ScolieriLaw | Jun 19, 2012 | Business Articles, Corporate Law
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...
by ScolieriLaw | Jun 15, 2012 | Business Articles, Corporate Law
In an earlier post we discussed voluntary dissolution of a corporation. In this article, we’ll explain some basic facts about involuntary dissolution and highlight some steps involved in the process. An involuntary dissolution may occur when shareholders in a...
by ScolieriLaw | Jun 13, 2012 | Business Articles, Corporate Law
Maybe it started with a dream, or just a way to make extra money from your hobby. You created a business plan, gathered your start up money, and opened your business. But now, for one reason or another, the time has come to wind up the business and move in a new...
by ScolieriLaw | Jun 7, 2012 | Business Articles, Corporate Law
What do the businesses Bob’s Flowers, David’s Roofing, and Fat Boy’s BBQ Ranch have in common? Under Pennsylvania law, they are all businesses who must register fictitious names with the Pennsylvania Department of State. According to the Fictitious Names Act of...
by ScolieriLaw | Jun 1, 2012 | Business Articles, Corporate Law
A general partnership is a joint venture undertaken by two or more people. A partnership may have a very limited purpose, such as a single asset real estate venture, or it may be the foundation of a large business. If you have one or more business partners, and you...
