Yes. You can file an intent to use trademark application. You'll be able to secure the name without having to provide a specimen for 6 months after the application is approved.

It is important to file a trademark application in the name of the correct owner (otherwise, your trademark registration will be at risk). The correct owner is typically the individual or entity actually using the mark in commerce. Assuming your "business institution" is the entity that... View More

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answered on May 30, 2025

The sine qua non of trademark registration is actual use in commerce that Congress may regulate. You cannot register a trademark before you have established a business that actually offers the service for which you want to register the trademark. However, you can APPLY for a trademark registration... View More

You need a real address for the principal office. It does not need to be your personal residence. Obviously, that means you need to arrange for another address. If you have a friend or colleague willing to let you use their existing office for the purpose, basically a mail drop for you, that’s... View More

Any business you create in any form during your mariage becomes marital property. Your spouse may not necessarily have "access" in the sense of control, but she would have a claim to half the ownership or at leat half the value of the company. For instance, you can create an LLC and be... View More

Business uses are limited in residential districts. What can permissibly be done in a particular zoning district varies greatly by county in Maryland. If a desired use is not allowed in a particular district in your particular county, the only options are to petition for a zoning reclassification... View More

You are correct. You have to be 18 years of age or older to open your own bank account without your parent's authorized as joint account holders. To my knowledge, there are no loopholes to this requirement. To put it simply, there is no way around this without adding your parents to your... View More

This is a great question, and is quite naturally very complex given the ever-changing landscape of technology. Right now, general intellectual property laws that govern internet images are essentially limited to uniquely created imagery and content that is produced by human individuals.... View More

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answered on Feb 21, 2024

Using images created using AI websites for your small business ideas, such as selling t-shirts or stickers online, raises questions about copyright and intellectual property rights. While AI-generated images may not have a human creator in the traditional sense, they can still be subject to... View More

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answered on Dec 26, 2023

Your understanding of Canva's terms of service is largely on track, but there are nuances to consider. With a free Canva plan, you can use the free elements in your projects, including logos, PDFs, blog posts, social media, and course materials. This is generally acceptable as long as... View More

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answered on Nov 17, 2023

If you plan to conduct business under your own name as a sole proprietor, obtaining a DBA ("Doing Business As") is not typically required. However, if you decide to sell your products under a name other than your legal name, then a DBA would be necessary. The requirement to register your... View More

When you file a change of resident agent form, the prior forms on file are not deleted or removed. Therefore, although the search information on the SDAT Business Entity Site will be updated to reflect the new resident agent name and address, and will be what someone will see when they search for... View More

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answered on Oct 27, 2025

In Maryland, both volunteer and compensated directors of a nonprofit corporation are held to the same legal standards of conduct under the Maryland Corporations and Associations Article, particularly Sections 2-401 through 2-419. The key duties are the **duty of care**, **duty of loyalty**, and... View More

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answered on Oct 26, 2025

Using a registered agent’s address, such as Northwest Registered Agent, for Medicare provider enrollment is not allowed under federal or Maryland regulations. Medicare requires that the address you list for enrollment be a physical location where you conduct business or can be reached for... View More

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answered on Oct 24, 2025

In Maryland, transfer taxes can often apply when property changes ownership, even if it is being moved between business entities. However, when the ownership and control remain the same, you can usually qualify for an exemption. If both the original LLC and the new LLC have the exact same members... View More

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answered on Sep 30, 2025

When starting your own physical therapy practice in Maryland, the first step toward liability protection is choosing the right business structure. Setting up an LLC or professional corporation separates your personal assets from the business, which means your home, car, and savings are generally... View More

Since Pikesville is in Baltimore County, your first contact would likely be the Baltimore County Liquor Board; https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/liquor-board

While not legal advice, I hope this helps.

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answered on Jul 26, 2025

Web scraping falls into a legal gray area, so it’s important to be cautious and informed. U.S. courts have ruled differently depending on the context, but scraping public-facing websites without breaching terms of service or security measures is generally less risky. You’ll still want to avoid... View More

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answered on May 15, 2025

In Maryland, the witness for a corporate amendment to the articles of incorporation does not need to be an employee or corporate member. The witness requirement typically serves to confirm the authenticity of the document, rather than ensuring a specific relationship to the company. Therefore, it... View More

If the basis for the lawsuit is for something that happened before you formed the LLC, then the LLC shield does not protect you from personal liability.