If you are planning to start your own Georgia business, you have many decisions to make. You might need to secure financing or investors, decide whether to rent or purchase commercial real estate, and create a marketing plan, among many other things. One of the first...
Contracts play an integral role in many different areas of life, but especially in business. A poorly constructed business contract can lead to unnecessary challenges for business owners in Georgia, so it is essential to be mindful during drafting. Even contracts for...
A trademark’s “strength” determines how broadly or narrowly it can be protected in cases of possible trademark infringement. Two factors determine a trademark’s overall strength. These are (1) “inherent” or conceptual strength and (2) “commercial” strength. Whereas...
No matter what industry your company is associated with, you probably rely on at least one form of technology for your day-to-day operations. This could include logging employee hours or managing payroll, or it could mean something more essential to the product or...
If you are asking about a word, a phrase, or a symbol that you’re using prominently on your packaging or on your website to identify your goods or services, then, the answer is yes, you can. Something is a trademark when consumers can use it to recognize your goods...
There are many factors landlords need to consider while drafting a lease under Georgia law. One factor that landlords commonly overlook is the unintended consequence of a long-term lease. This is because Georgia differentiates leases based on their length. In Georgia,...
In Brief A question that is often asked lately is whether Georgia employers can legally require employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. According to current state and federal case law, the answer is yes. Private, Federal and State Policies Explained In 1905, the...
Intellectual property is often key to the success of a business. One way that Georgia business owners choose to protect their intellectual property is to file for patents. Many believe that a patent provides complete and total protection against infringement, but this...
Starting up a new business often requires a significant financial undertaking. The risk versus benefits sometimes feels like too high a price to pay for potential first-time business owners in Georgia. If this is your situation, you might be considering a franchise...
There are many factors that go into deciding whether to hire someone. An applicant’s education, work history and interview performance must all be carefully considered before extending an offer of employment. For all of the effort that goes into this process, many...