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 […]

PPP and EIDL loans for investors on US visas and foreign-owned U.S. Companies during COVID-19 The recent Coronavirus pandemic combined with the COVID-19 restrictions on international travel and the “Shelter in Place” orders issued by state governments, cities and counties throughout the US to slow down the spread of the virus have led inadvertently to […]

We recently had a Trademark approved before the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for an apparel company. The company is an apparel manufacturer headquartered in China. 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 […]

What is the impact of Coronavirus on employees in H-1B, E-2, L-1, O-1 visa status and other visas? Unemployment benefits, furloughs, layoffs, hour and salary reduction and working from home. Coronavirus impacts temporary employees in the USA differently based on the visa type they hold and their current employment status, with some employee visas being […]

We recently had a commercial loan and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan approved for a financial service company in Florida. The PPP loan established by the CARES ACT is a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan fully guaranteed by the U.S. government that helps small businesses retain their workforce employed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program […]