Taxes - A topic every small business is concerned about!

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Trademark, Patent, or Copyright? What are the Differences?

The term “trademark” is often used to refer to both trademarks and service marks.  A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, and/or design that identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods of one party from those of others.  A service mark is a word, phrase, symbol, and/or design that identifies and distinguishes the source of a service rather than goods.  Trademarks are granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO").

When you hear or see the term patent, think of invention.  A patent is a property right relating to an invention for a limited period of time.  Patents are also granted by the USPTO and are in exchange for public disclosure of the invention.

Copyrights protect works of authorship, such as writings, music, and works of art that have been tangibly expressed.  For example, it protects the oil painting, operatic symphony, books, and poetry.

Naming Your Corporation

Before you decide to name your Florida corporation, you might want to consider that it must include "Corporation," "Company," or "Incorporated" or the abbreviation "Corp.," "Inc.," or "Co.," or the designation "Corp," "Inc," or "Co" as part of its name.

Forming an Entity?  What is the Difference Between the Principal Address and Mailing Address

When forming an entity, it is important to recognize the distinction between the “principal address” and “mailing address.” The “principal address” is the physical location where the company conducts business and must be physical Florida address (i.e. not a P.O. Box).

However, your “mailing address” does not have to be a Florida address or a physical location (i.e. a P.O. Box can be used).  Instead, the “mailing address” is simply a current and good address where you can be reached at any time.