Guide My Business specialized in intellectual property, small business, and real estate law to honor your unique business vision.
Grow your business with the confidence of a strong legal foundation built on a
brand you own.
Guide My Business specialized in intellectual property, small business, and real estate law to honor your unique business vision.
Grow your business with the confidence of a strong legal foundation built on a
brand you own.
"Our business is in a creative
industry, so our legal terms and language are crucial for a clear and transparent client experience."
Guide My Business took the time to truly understand OUR PROCESS and craft legal language that was BEST FOR US and not just a standard terms or services agreement. Their team went above and beyond to include us in the process to ensure accuracy and make sure it not only perfectly fit our brand, but that we too understood every clause. The peace of mind and clarity I have after working with them was worth the investment 10x over.
JULIE
WHISKEY & RED
“When maneuvering the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship there
is no greater reassurance than legal counsel that you trust.”
Lauren and her team are both incredibly knowledgeable, not just from a legal perspective, but from a business perspective. Whether it's being proactive with questions or providing the steps for when situations arise, Lauren, being a true entrepreneur herself, will guide you through whatever stage your business is at. I wouldn't feel as confident in my business if I didn't have Guide My Business as a legal resource.
LOUISE
THE FINANCE AGENCY
“GMB creates a warm partnership
from the initial conversation, while demonstrating their expertise at
every step of the way."
The Guide My Business team is incredibly reliable and efficient. They have supported my business with all our client contracts, our lease, and trademarking. Their attention to detail and desire to build a comprehensive strategy has honored my vision, which as been invaluable as we scale.
CARLY
THE GOOD VIBE MEDIA
While protecting your time, investments, and business opportunities are essential, legal services should also enhance your business’s brand, strengthen your business relationships, and support your customer experience to scale your business to new heights.
Our boutique firm offers small business services that allow us to serve your unique business needs, with the personal touch of a small business.
SMALL BUSINESS
Our team creates on-brand agreements that align with your business vision to establish expectations, honor the value of your products and services.
Custom Contracts
Our team will guide you from start to finish to ensure confidentiality, evaluate liabilities and opportunities, and develop the respective agreements to assure a successful transaction.
Build Your Team
We will work with you to co-create a dynamic strategy to motivate and empower your team of independent contractors, employees and consultants to fast-track your company to success.
Buy or Sell a Business
We will be your advocate in business transactions from the initial contract review to the final signature, so you can move forward with confidence.
Negotiations
Investment: $350 per hour | Initial Consultation: $75
SMALL BUSINESS
We will file your LLC, federal EIN and trade name (also know as a DBA), to protect owners' personal assets from business liabilities and make certain tax advantages available, such as electing to be taxed as an S-Corp.
Business Formation
Our specialists will preparing your Operating Agreement to strategically design your business structure so that you are well positioned for a successful partnership.
Partnership
$475 flat fee
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
You are investing your time, energy, and money in building a business that is worthy of recognition.
Our team wants you to understand the value of owning your brand though copyright and trademark protections, so your business is built to last (and monetize).
Safeguard your business from claims of copyright infringement. The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DCMA) provides safe harbor for online service providers from monetary liability for copyright infringement based on the actions of their users, in exchange for cooperating with copyright owners to expeditiously remove infringing content and meeting certain conditions.
Register your original works of authorship with the United States Copyright Office for optimal protection from infringement, including removal of infringing content by Internet Service Providers if the owner will not comply as well as the right to statutory damages and attorneys' fees.
Copyright REGISTRATION
Initial Consultation: $75
Intellectual Property
Starting at $500
DMCA Designated Agent
Starting at $500
Grant permission to a third party to use your registered intellectual property in exchange for compensation, with intentionally crafted terms of use to protect the reputation and quality of your brand.
Advocate for your rights. Our team will prepare Cease and Desist Letters and/or DMCA Notices for third parties who are infringing on your intellectual property rights on your behalf. We can also access the validity and respond accordingly to any claims of infringement you have received from third parties.
CLAIMS OF Infringement
$350 per hour
Licensing
$350 per hour
Provide your website users notice of your registered/pending trademarks, while educating license holder on proper usage of your trademarks to combat infringement.
Register the elements that identify your brand with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (and foreign countries) to sure your rights to exclusive use of your trademarks. In addition to preserving the goodwill of your brand with consumers, registration provides unique remedies for enforcement and opportunities for monetization opportunities.
Trademark REGISTRATION
Starting at $1,950
Website Trademark Notice
$375 per website
Assign ownership of your existing trademarks to streamline your business.
Trademark ASSIGNMENT
Starting at $500
Connect with our intellectual property specialists over the phone to learn what a trademark could mean for your brand. We will review the results of your quick clearance search, give you an overview of the trademark process, and our describe our strategic approach and
TRADEMARK CONSULTATION (OPTIONAL)
01
We believe an informed decision is the most strategic decision. For this reason, our team will deliver a detailed report of the results of our comprehensive trademark search, along with our recommendations on which classes of goods or services should be your in your application to best protect the legacy of your brand.
COMPREHENSIVE
TRADEMARK
SEARCH
02
After you receive your comprehensive trademark search report, our team will answer any of your questions about the results of your comprehensive trademark search and discuss strategic next steps to file your trademark application, including any updates that are needed to your website or packaging to complete the application.
CONNECT WITH
OUR TEAM
03
Our team will prepare and file your trademark application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, including collecting any samples of your trademark as used in commerce. Our team will monitor the progress of your trademark application, manage the communication with the USPTO examining attorney on your behalf , and provide you with updates to keep you informed at each step along the way.
SUBMIT
TRADEMARK
APPLICATION
04
It's time to start using ® symbol, which is reserved for only registered trademarks. A federal trademark registration gives you the legal ownership and exclusive rights to use the mark in the United States, or foreign countries you may choose to include in your application.
There is great value to a registered trademark including licensing, export protections, and enforcing your rights against infringers to name a few. Our team will help you leverage your rights.
OWN YOUR BRAND
05
Honoring the exclusive use your brand is the most crucial element to maintain your trademark registration from any use that may be "confusingly similar" to your brand.
Our team will monitor new filings and newly published trademark applications. If we come across any that we consider infringement, we will notify you so you can respond in a timely manner.
ACTIVE
TRADEMARK
WATCH
06
We pride ourselves on coming up with creative solutions specifically designed to address your concerns and achieve your objectives.
We recognize that every commercial real estate transaction is unique, and we strive to strategically position each of our clients for their next real estate venture.
REAL ESTATE
Our team will formalize a business structure that recognizes the complexities of your real estate investments so that you are strategically positioned, including preparing operating agreements and related documents for entities engaged in real estate transactions.
Real Estate Investments
We advocate for our clients, whether you are a buyer or a seller, from the preparation, to the negotiation and review of the purchase and sale agreements.
Leases
Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, we offer review, drafting and negotiation of your lease agreement to protect your next interests in commercial real estate.
Acquisition and Sales
Title considerations and loan documents are key aspects of your real estate investments. When acquiring real estate, we can advise on title matters, negotiate loan documents and prepare opinion letters as needed.
