Our Daytona Beach trademark law firm recently learned that when Christine Palmerton launched a brand called “NautiGirl” in 2008, she was simply printing the image of a blue-haired young woman at the wheel of a ship on items like mugs, baseball caps, and boating-related products and accessories. Ms. Palmerton’s niche market – female boaters – was narrow, […]

If you are starting up a new profession  in central Florida, congratulations. Starting a new profession can be exciting and ultimately gratifying – but it can also cause you a great deal of stress and anxiety. A small business owner must satisfy a large number of obligations and responsibilities. Start by consulting as quickly as possible

To say that “owning a small business is complicated” is an understatement, as every business owner knows. Whether you’re struggling to understand and comply with wage-and-hour laws, tax requirements, zoning and environmental regulations, or other legal matters that confront profession owners on a daily basis, you need to work with a trustworthy business lawyer who can help you

If you own a small business, you immediately become a target. Some people think young profession  owners are all wealthy fat-cats, so you’ll need legal protection. Make sure that you have sufficient liability insurance, and let an experienced Daytona Beach small business attorney look over your business to make sure that you’re in compliance with the

The rules about unpaid leave can be quite confusing, and if you own a small business in Florida, you must understand and adhere to those rules or you’ll inevitably find yourself in legal trouble. An experienced Daytona Beach small business lawyer can help you understand paid leave, wage-and-hour laws, and the other regulations that apply

Every survey taken about the business climate and the best place to start a profession puts Florida at or near the top. If you’re looking for a good place to start your small company, Florida should be high on your list, according to a new study by the consumer website NerdWallet. As Daytona Beach business lawyers, we know

The PNC Financial Services Group has conducted a biannual profession survey since 2003. Their survey for Fall 2015 reflects increasing optimism among Florida’s small and mid-sized company owners. Looking ahead into the next six months, 85 percent of company owners in Florida are optimistic about their operations’ prospects, 58 percent expect to see increasing sales, and almost two-thirds

A trademark can be any word, name, symbol, or any combination thereof used to identify and distinguish the goods or services of one seller from those of another. Registration of a logo is not a legal requirement, but if you own a small business, you absolutely should register your logo with the help of an experienced Daytona Beach

What’s the difference between a domain name and a fictitious name? There’s sometimes confusion about the names that businesses use, so you might want to take a look at the definitions our trademark attorneys want to share: Business Entity Name: Filing your business entity name with the Florida Department of State registers you to conduct business legally in