Patrola Law Blog

January 29, 2021

Avoid These 4 Common Misconceptions About Trademark Protection

As a business law firm that has worked with countless startups, entrepreneurs and small businesses over the past decade, we witnessed several common mistakes made by clients when it comes to protecting their brand.We want to share the top 4 misconceptions about trademark protection that may be preventing you from taking the right course of

trademarks, brands, trademark registration, intellectual property

January 26, 2021

Should I Incorporate a Named or Numbered Company?

Listen to this post In short, there is no legal difference between incorporating a named or numbered company. However, the difference lies in what you wish to do with the company. Incorporating a Named Company If your company deals with the general public and you plan on developing a recognizable brand name for your business,

incorporation, company, startup, business

January 7, 2021

What Are the Employer’s Responsibilities With Respect to Sexual Harassment in the Workplace?

Scenario: I am an employer, and ever since the "#MeToo movement" there have been a lot of complaints from my staff on sexual harassment. I'm worried about my potential liability as an employer. Does the employer always have responsibilities with respect to complaints relating to sexual harassment? Why? One of the most foundational terms of

employment law, employer, workplace

share purchase agreement vs asset purchase agreement

December 22, 2020

Share Purchase Vs Asset Purchase – Which is Better?

A business transaction may be structured in various ways to transfer the ownership of the business to the buyer. The most common forms are share purchases or asset purchases. You may want to consult with a legal professional to determine the appropriate structure because each structure may have cost and tax consequences. In a share

selling a business, spa, apa, buying a business

December 15, 2020

How Important is the Letter of Intent to Buy or Sell a Business?

A Letter of Intent (LOI) is a document that is used between two or more parties to set forth the key terms and conditions of a proposed transaction, without forming a legally binding contract. TABLE OF CONTENTS Why do I Need a Letter of Intent? What Information is Included in a Letter of Intent? Transaction

buying a business, selling a business, letter of intent