Erin Ogden
Dun-da-da DUNS!
A DUNS (or D-U-N-S®) Number is a unique nine-digit identifier for businesses. Dun & Bradstreet, Inc. (“D&B”) created the Data Universal Numbering System, or DUNS Number, in 1962 as a way to identify business entities on a location-specific basis. It is a proprietary system that is maintained solely by D&B including a registered trademark for D-U-N-S … Read more
Brewing Up Confusion
I admit it, one of my favorite things about craft beer is the clever names. There are puns, odd references, and just plain silliness. It just tickles my fancy. But they are also trademarks, and as more beers come on the market, there are more chances for conflict. These disputes have been highlighted by several … Read more
Giving 501(c)(3) Charitable Organizations Basics
Giving Tuesday was created as a vehicle to channel all of the good will and spending from the holiday season into charitable organizations. A charitable organization are usually tax-exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and, thus called 501(c)(3)’s. Organizations that are accepted by the IRS to be tax exempt under section … Read more
Happy Thanksgiving
We wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! We want to take this time to express our gratitude for you reading our blog and all of the kind words, ideas, and feedback. Sincerely, OgdenGlazer, LLC
Play 100 Questions to Find Your Match
In the running for the most asked question of 2016 is “How do I pick a good lawyer?” I have been asked this again and again by people. My best answer is “Ask questions!” First, ask people you trust: Who do you use? Do you like them? Do they listen to you? Are they … Read more
Tale of Two Tables
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Which way to Trademark City?
After asking friends, family, and strangers sitting next to you at the bar what they think of it, you have finally decided on a name for your newest product. Now you want to protect it with a federal trademark, but how do you do that? First, I assume that you have already searched the mark … Read more
A Dancing Date at the City Clerk’s Office
A stereotypical date night out includes dinner, drinks, and maybe dancing to a band. Turns out that is also a stereotypical list of licenses you need to get if you are starting a place where people will enjoy those behaviors. The license that I, at least, hear the least about is the Entertainment License. In … Read more
Rock and Hard Place: Non-competes for new employers
Non-compete and non-solicitation provisions have been in my mind lately. Almost like I had a presentation on them recently. Usually, I get asked by employees about the limitations placed on them and by employers how they can use this tool to be fair to employees and contractors but still protect the company’s assets. A question … Read more