We recently had a Trademark registered with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a professional services company with offices in Florida. The processing time for the US trademark from the time of application and until receiving the certificate of registration was approximately 8 months. A trademark generally protects brand names and logos used on goods […]

Employer Form I-9 Compliance and E-verify: Requirements As the opportunity of employment in the United States attracts people from around the world to come and work illegally, U.S. employers are required by law to hire only individuals who are legally authorized to work, including U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders) and […]

We recently had a Trademark registered with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a footwear company with offices in Greece and Germany. The processing time for the US trademark from the time of application and until receiving the certificate of registration was approximately 7 months. A trademark generally protects brand names and logos used on […]

On December 28, 2020, the U.S. Congress has approved a second $900B round of stimulus (the second draw) which includes $284B in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans in forgivable, federally backed loans and other assistance for small U.S. businesses. The Second Round PPP is slightly different from the first PPP funding. Who can apply for […]

PPP loan forgiveness – forms, deadlines and overall process In order to receive PPP loan forgiveness, the borrower must complete and submit the PPP Loan Forgiveness Application to the Lender used by the borrower to initially apply for the PPP Loan. The forms available for the PPP Loan Forgiveness Application are – SBA Form 3508; […]

We recently had a Trademark application registered with US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a clothing manufacturer from China. The processing time for the US trademark application was approximately 6 months. A trademark generally protects brand names and logos used on goods and services. To protect a trademark or service mark in the United States, you […]

We recently had a Trademark approved before the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a professional service company in Florida. A trademark generally protects brand names and logos used on goods and services. To protect a trademark or service mark in the United States, you must register the trademark with the USPTO. The USPTO examines trademark […]

We recently had a Trademark approved before the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a footwear and accessories company from Germany. A trademark generally protects brand names and logos used on goods and services. To protect a trademark or service mark in the United States, you must register the trademark with the USPTO. The USPTO examines […]

The SBA EIDL loan application for your business was denied. How to apply for an SBA EIDL loan reconsideration, including for US businesses that are foreign-owned by individuals who hold an E-1, E-2, L-1, O-1 visa or are in the process of adjusting status to a permanent resident through EB-5, EB-1 and other programs?   […]

What is the SBA EIDL loan for Coronavirus and how to apply? In response to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued in March 2020 disaster declarations of economic injury for entire United States and US Territories for the COVID-19. As a result of the SBA’s disaster declarations nationwide, SBA Economic […]