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Cohen IP Law Group Says Trademark Review Delays at the USPTO Make Do-It-Yourself Trademark Applications Risky for Businesses and Startups

Orange County, California – Amidst the escalating backlog at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Orange County trademark lawyer, Michael N. Cohen of Cohen IP Law Group underscores the necessity of timely and error-free trademark filings. The current backlog at the USPTO has resulted in a trademark examination time of 8.5 months, extending the … Continue reading Cohen IP Law Group Says Trademark Review Delays at the USPTO Make Do-It-Yourself Trademark Applications Risky for Businesses and Startups

In Just a Few Minutes of Your Time, Learn All About Avoiding Risky NAICS Codes

What are NAICS Codes? And how can they affect if you can get funding? We tell you all about NAICS Codes. They could be the difference between getting business money or not getting any money. NAICS Codes: Some Background Federal statistical agencies use the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) . The idea is to … Continue reading In Just a Few Minutes of Your Time, Learn All About Avoiding Risky NAICS Codes

Why It’s Risky to Change Your Business Name

Are you feeling inspired  to change the name of your business?  It’s understandable.  Sometimes something just strikes you as perfect and you feel you need to take action right away.  However, you might want to hold off on that for a minute.  Don’t change your business name until you understand how risky it is.  STOP! … Continue reading Why It’s Risky to Change Your Business Name

Risky SIC Codes in a Recession: The Ugly Truth of Risk and Skittish Lenders

Risky SIC Codes –Will Your Business Be Denied Funding? All businesses can potentially have problems getting loans during a recession. This is the nature of an economic downturn – funding tends to dry up. Higher-risk businesses have problems even in the best of economic times. But when you put them both together, you get risky … Continue reading Risky SIC Codes in a Recession: The Ugly Truth of Risk and Skittish Lenders