Do you run a small business in the Bay Area? If so, you are likely familiar with the competitive nature of owning a business here, as well as all the complexities that arise when starting and running one. While running a business successfully takes ingenuity and a lot of hard work, it also involves a…

If you are starting a business in the Bay Area, one way to be competitive is by limiting your liability as much as possible. While capital and connections can certainly give businesses an advantage, if they still have outstanding liabilities, they can still fail overnight. One of the best advantages that you can give your…

Often overlooked, and sometimes taken for granted, your business logo, name, slogan, or any combination thereof is not necessarily protected from imposters. The guiding principle behind trademarking is authenticity of origin. How can a consumer be assured that the product or service they invest in, is consistent with the quality, reputation, and good will that…

If you were to poll one hundred business attorneys and ask them what advice they would give to new business owners, the overwhelming majority would include advice to pursue the proper intellectual property protection for their business. However, many business owners do not know where to begin. Read on for a basic overview of the…

The past two decades in the Bay Area have brought a level of business and entrepreneurial expansion unmatched just about anywhere else in the United States. With new businesses emerging all the time, the need for qualified business attorneys has perhaps never been greater than it is today. However, not all Bay Area business attorneys…

What happens when the owner of a business experiences sustained growth? After celebrating their accomplishment, they may realize that they need to hire more people to share the workload. While consultation with an experienced local business attorney is always the best course of action, this article aims to provide Bay Area business owners with some…

When starting or growing a business, eventually many business owners encounter the need to secure additional financing. Knowing what type of financing is appropriate for a business can be challenging. While consultation with experienced business attorneys is always the preferred course of action, this article aims to provide some basic information on common forms of…

Deciding to start a business can elicit lots of different emotions. Once the excitement of the new business has worn off, the reality of necessary legal requirements begins to set in. By employing the services of an experienced local business attorney, Bay Area business owners will be equipped to handle any and all legal requirements…

If you are a business owner who has a product or service that is different than anyone else, you may have a legally protected trade secret. Trade secrets are the “secret sauce” that makes your product or service unique and different than anyone else’s in your industry. Officially, a trade secret is legally protected intellectual…

Congratulations! Your business is successful and growing. The faster it grows, the more you start to wonder as a business owner if franchising your business makes sense. A franchise is a business operational structure that allows others (called “franchisees”) to legally use your entire business plan and product to profit. Franchising your business is a…