How to Get a Certificate of Good Standing
Learn how to obtain a Certificate of Good Standing for your business with our guide. Find out the steps to maintain compliance, manage tax filings and update annual reports to avoid penalties.
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5 Quick Tips about Annual Reports in Puerto Rico
In Puerto Rico, filing an annual report is a legal requirement for corporations and limited…
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The Ultimate Cheat Sheet on Mortgages and Charges at UK Companies House
When a legal professional needs to search the public record for evidence of registered secured transactions in the UK, there are numerous differences from US law to be aware of. If you’re looking to search or file UCCs in the UK, you’ll have to search the UK Companies House.
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7 Surefire Paths to Corporate Filing Approval
Besides hurt pride and the annoyance of having to do it all over again, corporate filing rejection can mean long delays and wasted fees.
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UCC Financing Statements: What’s at Stake by Not Getting the Individual Debtor’s Name Right
Failure to list an individual debtor’s name exactly how it appears on a drivers license can result in a misleading UCC financing statement.
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Government Resources
Cogency Global has provided links below to a number of government agencies and resources.
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Why Don’t My USPTO Ownership and Assignment Search Results Match up?
This post will define “ownership” and “assignment|” and clarify when and how the USPTO databases are updated.
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7 Reasons to Love Your Registered Agent
Happy Valentines Day! From entity management systems to annual report reminders, there are many reasons to love your registered agent. Do you love yours?
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The Challenges of Searching the US Patent and Trademark Office Website
Searching the public records of the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) website for intellectual property collateral is becoming a standard part of IP due diligence strategies. However, even for the most seasoned public record searcher, this can be a complicated process.
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The Challenges of Searching the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Website
Critical insight can be gained by searching for filings at the USPTO, but the truth is that finding trademark and patent information on the USPTO website can be tedious and many searchers simply do not have the expertise to complete an accurate and thorough search.
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