Using the US Patent and Trademark Office Website to Search If A Trademark Is Available
October 28, 2008
This video tutorial teaches you how to use the US Patent and Trademark Office website to search if a trademark is available. Before you finalize the name for your new business and file the paperwork for your LLC or corporation, you need to make sure the name is not being used by another business. One of things you can do to make sure your name is available, is search the USPTO database using their website.
The website is pretty confusing but this tutorial shows you how to find the search form and easily conduct the search to make sure your name is is not already registered as a trademark by another company. After watching the tutorial, go to The United States Patent and Trademark Office Website to conduct your search.
Video Tutorial- How To Get an Employer Identification Number (Tax Payer ID, EIN, TIN) For Your New Business
January 4, 2008
This tutorial will walk you through the process of getting a Taxpayer ID (TIN/EIN) from the IRS Website. It is essentially the social security number for your business, and you will need this to open a Business Checking Account and to perform many of the other financial aspects of running the business. You can get a TIN whether your business is a Sole Proprietorship, LLC, Corporation, or Partnership. It only takes a couple minutes to complete and you immediately get a PDF that you can save or print.
