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The Basics of a Mechanics’ Lien in Ohio

By Andrew Randol

The mechanics’ lien is the single most effective tool to ensure contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers are paid for the labor and materials they contribute to a project. If filed correctly, a contractor, subcontractor, or material supplier will have a lien on the property to which they contributed equal to the amount of money they […]

Stocks Options and Nonqualified Stock Options vs Incentive Stock Options

By Drew Stevens

Considered by some to be the classic employee equity incentive plan, stock options can be advantageous for both a company and an employee. A good business lawyer can help structure stock options to incentivize valuable employees to hit certain performance metrics and stick around with the company for a certain amount of time. Here, our […]

An Overview of Stock Appreciation Rights

By Drew Stevens

Stock appreciation rights (SARs) can be a great option for startups and businesses that want to reward and retain key employees. Although stock appreciation rights can be confusing, a good business law attorney in Columbus, Ohio with securities expertise can make rolling out a SARs plan much easier.

How to File a Trademark – Part 7

By Drew Stevens

If you feel overwhelmed with your application or just want it done right the first time, email our IP attorney in Columbus, Ohio today.

How to File a Trademark – Part 6

By Drew Stevens

If you’re still on a quest to learn intellectual property and understand how to file a trademark, welcome to part six of our Columbus, Ohio intellectual property law firm’s tips and tricks on filing a trademark application.

How to File a Trademark – Part 5

By Drew Stevens

This is part five in our series on how to file a trademark, and picking up from our previous post, we’ll continue to work through an example TEAS RF application.

How to File a Trademark – Part 4

By Drew Stevens

Here, we’ll dive into the mechanics of the trademark application itself and what you should be watching for if you’re new to intellectual property and are trying to file a trademark on your own with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

The Importance of an Operating Agreement

By Andrew Randol

Like a couple engaged to be married, when two or more people decide to start a business together, they are usually bristling with excitement and enthusiasm. Leave it to us attorneys to rain on your parade. Like some marriages, business partnerships can fail. Even if a business is doing well, personalities clash and relationships become […]

Using Arbitration Clauses to Prevent Collective and Class Actions

By Andrew Randol

Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court clarified that arbitration agreements which require individualized arbitration are valid.[1] In many respects, arbitration is not as quick, cheap, and beneficial as some of its proponents claim. However, in the employer-employee context, arbitration agreements requiring individualized arbitration can potentially save employers thousands in legal expenses and ward off aggressive plaintiff […]

How to File a Trademark – Part 3

By Drew Stevens

We’re up to part three in our quest to demystify the trademark application process and removing some of the confusion associated with key parts of filing for a trademark. In this post, we’ll cover one of the areas where trademark lawyers in Columbus, Ohio devote most of their time in filing a trademark – the […]

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The Basics of a Mechanics’ Lien in Ohio

Stocks Options and Nonqualified Stock Options vs Incentive Stock Options

An Overview of Stock Appreciation Rights

How to File a Trademark – Part 7

How to File a Trademark – Part 6

How to File a Trademark – Part 5

How to File a Trademark – Part 4

The Importance of an Operating Agreement

Using Arbitration Clauses to Prevent Collective and Class Actions

How to File a Trademark – Part 3

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