"I think one of the first triggers to where you need to turn your mind to, maybe you need some legal advice or legal help or a system, and this isn't necessarily something you need to go to a lawyer for but it's something that you should turn your mind to because there are legal ramifications, and it's the idea of contracts."

Do you wonder if you're overlooking vital legal aspects of your business? Is the thought of hiring a lawyer daunting to you, especially if you're in the early stages of your entrepreneurial journey? In this episode, we sit down with Adrienne, a seasoned lawyer and the founder of Open LLP, a boutique law firm specializing in helping startups, and entrepreneurs. Adrienne shares her wealth of knowledge to provide some guidance on navigating the legal landscape of your business.

Highlights:

• Identifying the legal questions every small business owner should be asking
• Understanding the importance and role of contracts in your business.
• Distinguishing between templated contracts and custom-made ones, and knowing when to use each.
• Why it's crucial to have Intellectual Property assignment clauses in your contracts
• The concept of 'Common Law Trademark Rights' and how it affects your business
• When it's time to consider formally applying for a trademark registration

Find Us Online:  https://www.confessionswithjessandcindy.com/

Connect with Adrienne Ng:

Open LLP : https://www.openllp.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/open.llp/

Connect with Cindy:

Cindy Wagman Coaching https://cindywagman.com/

The Good Partnership https://www.thegoodpartnership.com/

Connect with Jess: 

Out In the Boons: https://www.outintheboons.me/

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