Food and Agricultural Law Blog

If you have applied to register your trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”), you may receive something called an “Office Action.” While it can feel discouraging to get one, an Office Action is not a rejection. It is a request for clarification or correction that gives you the opportunity to respond and keep your application moving ... Read More The post Ask Sam: What Should I Do if I Receive an Office Action from the US Patent and Trademark Office? appeared first on Rincker Law, PLLC.

As a family law attorney practicing in Illinois, Greater New York City and Texas, I work with individuals and families navigating some of life’s most emotionally and logistically challenging transitions. Whether you’re going through an uncontested divorce, pursuing mediation or collaborative divorce, or separating as a farming couple with complex property needs, the road ahead can feel uncertain. Books can ... Read More The post Top 10 Books to Help You Through Divorce — With Grace, Strength, and Support appeared first on Rincker Law, PLLC.

Whether your partnership has run its course or it’s time to move in a new direction, dissolving a business partnership in Illinois requires more than just walking away. There are legal steps to follow, financial responsibilities to settle, and formal notices to file. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to dissolve a partnership in Illinois the right way—without ... Read More The post How to Dissolve a Partnership in Illinois appeared first on Rincker Law, PLLC.

Starting a business with a partner can be exciting, but even the best relationships can break down without the right legal and operational framework. Whether it’s money, power struggles, or misaligned values, business partnerships often collapse due to issues that could have been prevented. At Rincker Law PLLC, we’ve seen the warning signs up close. This blog covers the top ... Read More The post Top 7 Reasons Business Partnerships Fail in Illinois appeared first on Rincker Law, PLLC.

When you’ve poured your time, energy, and creativity into building a business, your name becomes one of your most valuable assets. It represents your brand, your reputation, and everything you’ve worked hard to create. But have you taken the legal steps to protect it? Registering a trademark for your business name isn’t just a formality, it’s a strategic move that ... Read More The post Ask Sam: Why Should I Trademark My Business Name? appeared first on Rincker Law, PLLC.