When you register a trademark or service mark, the first thing to decide is if you should register the mark with the Florida State Government, Federal Government, or both. A Florida trademark attorney can assist you in making this decision as well as assist you in applying for the mark. Although you can establish your … Read more
Florida and Federal Trademarks and Service Marks
Posted on May 17, 2013 byTags: Business Law in Florida | Florida Civil Litigation | Intellectual Property
Buying an Existing Business
Posted on May 16, 2013 byIf want to run your own business, you have two options: start one from scratch or buy an existing business. By purchasing an existing business, you can build on what the previous owners have already created and add your own personality in order to create a business of your own. There are many businesses currently … Read more
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Business in Jacksonville
Posted on May 13, 2013 byEuropean consuls from France, the Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom recently visited Jacksonville, Florida, and they had some opinions to share about business in Jacksonville. The main consensus between the visiting diplomats was that Jacksonville needs to do a better job of telling their story, because Jacksonville has a good story to tell and … Read more
Miamis Hotel Market
Posted on May 10, 2013 byMiamis hotel market is booming this year, according to Jones Lang LaSalle’s Hotels and Hospitality Group. Experts are expecting $750 million of capital from investors into the Miami hotel market, a 12 percent increase from $600 million in 2012. “During the last decade Miami has expanded its infrastructure, built strong ties to international trade and … Read more
May is World Trade Month
Posted on May 6, 2013 byMay is named World Trade Month by the International Trade Administration (ITA). The celebration kicked off with WorldCity presenting its annual analysis of Miami trade at a luncheon at the Coral Gables Hyatt Regency on May 1, 2013. The ITA hopes to ensure the competitiveness of US businesses through international trade. Florida Gov. Rick Scott … Read more
Residential Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act in Florida
Posted on May 3, 2013 byIf you are selling a home in Florida, there are certain things that you must disclose to potential buyers. If you home was built before 1978, then you must comply with federal regulations set forth by the Residential Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992. These regulations include: – Disclosing all known lead-based paint … Read more
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Employment in Jacksonville Third Best in the Nation
Posted on May 2, 2013 byForbes magazine has named Jacksonville, Florida the third best city to find employment in the United States based on information provided by Adecco Staffing U.S. Employment in Jacksonville is seeing the heaviest growth in the areas of higher education, health care, IT services, food services, transportation and government work from the three military bases. The … Read more
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Orlando International Airport and International Travel
Posted on April 29, 2013 byBeginning tomorrow, April 30, 2013, Orlando International Airport will electronically streamline the international arrival process, making the process paperless and replacing the I-94 form. U.S. Customs and Border Protection recognized the airport as the first in the nation to move to the new process. While year-to-date domestic travel is down 3.7 percent in Orlando, international … Read more
Florida’s World-Class Golf Courses
Posted on April 26, 2013 byOne of the great things about living and doing business in Florida, in addition to the warm weather and sandy beaches, is Florida’s world-class public golf courses. Whether you are meeting a client or playing a Saturday afternoon round with some buddies, Florida has some of the best golf courses in the country. Whether you are … Read more
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The Copyright Act
Posted on April 25, 2013 byUnder The Copyright Act of 1976, an owner of a copyright has exclusive reproduction rights, distribution rights, the right to create adaptations (derivative work), the right to prepare new works based on the protected work, and performance and display rights. The owner may license or sell any of these rights for a profit. It is common … Read more




