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What Does the TM Symbol Mean: Everything You Need to Know
A TM can also be used alongside an unregistered mark informing a potential infringer that a slogan, phrase, term, or logo is already claimed as a trademark. What is the meaning of TM Symbol? The TM symbol means "trademark" and is used to notify the public about a...
Legal Precedent Meaning
What is a Precedent? Precedent is a legal principle, created by a court decision, which provides an authority for judges deciding similar issues later. Decisions of higher courts (such as Appellate Courts & Supreme Counts) are mandatory precedents on lower courts...
Seller’s Permit vs. Resale Certificate In California
New business owners know that they need to collect sales tax on items that they sell, but they aren’t sure if they need a Seller’s Permit or a Resale Certificate. In California, this is an important distinction because while you might only need one, use of both may...
Starting a Delaware Corporation in California
For various reasons, many founders decide to incorporate in Delaware even if their principle place of business will be California. This is legal and commonplace, but there are some legal and practical points that the founders will consider. Registered Agent. All...
What is Document Discriminator that Appears on Driver’s Licenses?
This post about the so-called Document Discriminator on driver’s licenses. DD = Document Discriminator DD is an abbreviation for Document Discriminator. A number of states started adding this piece of information to their driver’s licenses several years ago. The DD...
Difference between chairman and president in a Company?
United States of America perspective The President of a corporation typically is the most senior corporate officer (frequently also the Chief Executive Officer). The President typically reports to the board of directors. The Chairman is called, more formally, the...
What does “Its” and “By” mean on a contract’s signature line?
A contract signature block that looks somewhat like the following: NAME OF COMPANY SIGNING THE CONTRACT By: ___________________(signature) __________________(print name) Title: _________________ Date: _________________ Sometimes we use the word “Its” instead of...