How To Apply for A Family Based Green Card
Family Based Green Cards are the primary avenue to attain lawful U.S. permanent residency. U.S. citizens and permanent residents can sponsor family members, opening the door to legal permanent residency in the United States. Applying for permanent residency also...
Safeguarding Your Trademark – What Measures Should I Take?
Preserving a trademark need not be a daunting task; in fact, with the right guidance, it can be a straightforward process. While it’s true that the law doesn’t mandate trademark owners to engage the services of a trademark lawyer for registration and...
FinCEN Compliance for Small Businesses – Does Your Business Have to File a BOI Report?
If you are a small business owner, you may have heard of the new rule issued by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) in 2023, which requires certain businesses to file a BOI report to help FinCEN combat money laundering, tax evasion, and other financial...
Is Engaging with a Trademark Lawyer Truly Necessary?
When it comes to establishing a brand, collaborating with a trademark lawyer is indispensable, ensuring that 1) you take all the required steps for legally safeguarding your brand, and 2) you avoid costly errors in the process. Embarking on the creation of a new brand...
Is Filing Your Trademark Truly Necessary?
While registering your trademark is not legally required, it is undeniably crucial. Many individuals contemplate whether there exists a mandate that necessitates the registration of a trademark for its validity and lawful use in commerce. It’s a question we...
Am I Filing a Weak Trademark?
Opting for the registration of a weak trademark can pose risks for your business. The potency of a mark is directly proportional to the enforceability of the owner’s rights. In this context, “strong” denotes uniqueness, while “weak”...
Trademarking an Acronym – What Do I Need to Know?
Is the trademarking of an acronym a feasible endeavor? The answer is sometimes affirmative. However, there are three crucial questions you must address if you contemplate trademarking an acronym: Does your acronym represent specific words? Are these specific words...
Understanding The EB-5 Visa Criteria
Since it was created in 1990, the EB-5 Visa remains one of the best potential pathways for obtaining a “green card” in the country. Like most U.S. visa programs, the regime governing the EB-5 Visa is complex and multifaceted, requiring numerous forms, supporting...