Anyone who has watched the show knows that it has not exactly been smooth sailing for Katie and Ariana to get this shop open. Now, despite its opening, they are still stuck in a trademark battle over “Something About Her” with their former Chef, Penny.

Meta has found themselves in quite a few legal battles and it doesn’t look like they’re doing much to avoid it. Between their hasty attempt to rebrand from Facebook to Meta, and launching Threads, it almost seems as if they don’t have lawyers on their team at all.

Although the law in the United States technically is that the first person who uses a trademark first has superior rights, if you aren’t also the first to file with the USPTO, it becomes much more difficult to obtain a trademark – even if you’re a celeb!

While taking risks in business and facing the unknowns of entrepreneurship are always going to feel scary, you should not be putting the legal side of your business in that bucket. Take control of your legal and avoid these scary mistakes that could turn your life into a legit nightmare.

Non-payment is something that is going to come up in business. It’s awkward, but it doesn’t have to slow you down. Here are some tips for dealing with clients when they don’t pay on their payment plans. Follow these steps to regain some control of a situation that can feel beyond your control.

Trademarks are a proactive investment in your brand. They safeguard your brand’s identity and reputation by making it illegal for someone else to infringe or misuse your IP. So, if you have a trademark, you get a golden star! But don’t forget that trademarks expire. To continue to protect and safeguard your brand, you must renew your trademarks.