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Common Contract Clauses: Prevailing Party
The effect of a prevailing party clause is that, if there’s a lawsuit, the losing party pays the winning party’s attorney fees.
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4 Tips For Picking A Company Name
When it comes to picking a company name (and branding in general), you ignore trademark law at your own peril. Take a look at these helpful tips before you invest time and money in a name that can’t be protected.
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Common Contract Clauses: Severability
A severability clause is meant to make sure that the rest of the contract is enforced even if one or more provisions are found to be unenforceable.
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Common Contract Clauses: Merger
A merger clause prevents a party to the contract from trying to avoid its terms by claiming that the parties reached some other agreement in a different document or conversation.
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Local Resources For Seattle Startups
There are a wealth of local resources available to Seattle startups, and the City of Seattle has put together a great database containing many of these resources.
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Common Contract Terms: Force Majeure
If you’ve ever read a commercial contract, you’ve probably come across a force majeure clause. At the time, you probably wondered, what the heck is a force majeure clause?
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Why You Should Have Terms of Use For Your Website
The terms of use function like a contract between you, the owner of the website, and each person who uses your website. By establishing the rules of your website, you protect yourself from the consequences of bad behavior by others.
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9 Contracts Your Business Should (But May Not) Have
Dealing with contracts probably isn’t your favorite part of running your business. It’s plenty tedious, and there’s nothing glamorous about it. It can—to use a tired metaphor—feel kind of like flossing your teeth.
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7 Common Negotiating Mistakes
Contract negotiation, like public speaking, can be an acutely stressful experience. That’s why it’s helpful to be aware of some common mistakes that are made in negotiating contracts before you start.
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Update: Changes Proposed To H-1B Visa Program
Changes to the H-1B visa lottery system have been proposed by The Trump administration, a move that could benefit tech companies in Seattle and elsewhere in the U.S.
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How To Pick The Right Type Of Trademark Application
You’re ready to file an application to register your trademark. So you go to the USPTO’s application page, only to learn for the first time there are three different types of online applications you can submit. Find out which one is right for your application.
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How To Register A Trademark [Step-by-Step]
If you have a trademark you want to protect, it’s time to register your trademark. This post will walk through the steps of how to apply for federal registration of your trademark.
