Legal Essentials for Authors and Writers

Many writers are focused on writing their books, but do not think about the legal aspects that writers need to understand, protect, and maximize the value of their rights.  This book discusses:

• What is a Copyright?
• Why do I, an author, need one?
• How do I get one?
• What are the Advantages of Copyright Registration?
• What is the Fair Use Doctrine and how does it apply to my book?
• What is a Trademark and how does it apply to my book?
• Should I have a written contract when dealing with printers, publishing companies, editors, graphic designers, etc.?
• What is the difference between a Memorandum of Understanding and a Contract?

“Legal Essentials for Authors and Writers” was designed by Attorney Karmen A. Booker with authors and writers in mind.  Be sure to get your Copy NOW – $9.99.

 

 

 

 

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I am an Attorney and Business Consultant.  I have a business consulting firm – Compu-Perfect Professional Services, which has been providing the following services for 20 years:

• Business Formation (Corporations, Limited Liability Companies and Nonprofit Organizations)
• Contract Drafting and Reviewing
• Trademark Search and Registration
• Completion of the 501(c)(3) application for nonprofit organizations
• Grant Research and Writing
• Business Plan Writing
• Editing

To learn more about me and my passion for Businesses and Nonprofits please view my Linkedin profile – www.linkedin.com/in/karmenbooker/

Please call me at (301) 408-1082 so we can discuss how I can help you and those you refer “Move on the Road to Greater Success”.

NOTE:  Anyone that you refer to us and they engage our services, we will pay you a $50 REFERRAL FEE.

Benefits of Trademarks

Your brand is your identity and an important part of your marketing strategy. Having a federally registered trademark increases your credibility in your market, and enables you to prevent others from using your mark or a mark similar to yours in a manner that could harm your business.  The Benefits of Trademark Registration are:

• Federally registered trademarks are protected throughout the United States rather than in one state.

• Federal registration provides evidence that you own your trademark.  If you ever sue someone for trademark infringement, this fact will save you a great deal of time and legal fees.

• You will be able to file suit in federal court rather than state court.

• As an owner of a federally registered trademark, you are entitled to “treble damages”, which means you can recover three times your actual damages from the trademark infringer.

• You may also be able to recover any profits that the defendant earned while infringing your trademark, as well as any attorneys fees you incur during litigation.

• Federal registration provides nationwide “constructive notice” to others that the registered trademark belongs to you. If your trademark is infringed, the infringer cannot defend his conduct by arguing he did not know about your trademark.

• After five years, federally registered trademarks become “incontestable”.  That is, your exclusive right to use the trademark is conclusively established, making it extremely difficult for another party to challenge your trademark.

• Your trademark rights can last indefinitely, as long as you comply with the necessary procedures for renewing your trademark.

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The process of trademark and design registration doesn’t need to be expensive or confusing. Karmen A. Booker of Compu-Perfect Professional Services can make the registration applications on your behalf, and we can provide full support issues such as:

• Advice on suitability and registrability of names, logos and designs
• Searches against intended names and logos and checking on availability
• Advice on selecting appropriate classes of goods and services for registration

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Karmen A. Booker is an Attorney, Business Consultant and Chief Consultant for Compu-Perfect Professional Services, a business consulting firm specializing in business incorporation, establishing limited liability companies, contract drafting & reviewing, and more.  CALL ATTORNEY BOOKER at (301) 408-1082.

She is the author of “Entrepreneurship is for You”, that solves the problem of “not knowing how to start a business”. It is a comprehensive guide for starting and operating an efficient business. It discusses the 7-step process for operating your business:

The 1^st Step in Starting a Business 

(You Must Have a Vision)

The 2^nd Step in Starting a Business 

(The Roadmap to Success – Setting Goals)

 The 3^rd Step in Starting a Business 

(Is Entrepreneurship for You Self Assessment)

 The 4^th Step in Starting a Business 

(The 4 Major Types of Business Entities & How to Select the Best One for You)

The 5^th Step in Starting a Business 

(How to Develop a Business Plan)

The 6^th Step in Starting a Business

(How to Select a Name for Your Business and Other Business Essentials)

The 7^th Step in Starting a Business

(Tax Tips for Your Home Business)

BONUS: Includes the following:

• Entrepreneurship Self Assessment Survey
• 38+ Best Home-based Businesses You Can Start
• Business Websites and Resources

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Trademarks are Essential for Your Business

Establishing a strong brand is important to business success and a trademark can become one of your company’s most valuable assets.

If your company, however, has not taken the steps to ensure that its name and any other trademarks are available for use, it may be forced to stop using a mark or worse yet, change its name. This could be devastating to business, especially after much time and equity has been put into building a brand.

Additionally, once it is determined that these names and/or marks are available, protecting the brand is of equal importance. Many small businesses overlook these important steps in creating and securing their brand.
Your brand is your identity and an important part of your marketing strategy. Having a federally registered trademark increases your credibility in your market, and enables you to prevent others from using your mark or a mark similar to yours in a manner that could harm your business.

Some Benefits of Trademark Registration are:

• Federally registered trademarks are protected throughout the United States rather than in one state.

• Federal registration provides evidence that you own your trademark. If you ever sue someone for trademark infringement, this fact will save you a great deal of time and legal fees.

• As an owner of a federally registered trademark, you are entitled to “treble damages”, which means you can recover three times your actual damages from the trademark infringer.

• You may also be able to recover any profits that the defendant earned while infringing your trademark, as well as any attorneys fees you incur during litigation.

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The process of trademark and design registration doesn’t need to be expensive or confusing.  Attorney Karmen A. Booker of Compu-Perfect Professional Services can complete the registration application on your behalf.   I am offering a $50 Discount.   CALL Attorney Booker at  (240) 273-2584.

Attorney Booker has been providing the following services for 20 years:

• Business formation (Corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLC’s) and Nonprofit Organizations)
• Contract Drafting and Reviewing
• Trademark Search and Registration
• Completion of the 501(c)(3) application for nonprofit organizations
• Grant Research and Writing
• Estate Planning

(Please view my website at http://www.compuperfect.net/ and www.kbooker.wordpress.com).
Call me at (301) 408-1082 or email me at kbooker533@gmail.com so that I can help you “Move on the Road to Greater Business Success”.

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