
The start of the New Year presents the opportunity for a fresh start, making resolutions and working towards new goals. It seems for many people 2010 will be the year of productivity, and there is no better time to start a business.

The start of the New Year presents the opportunity for a fresh start, making resolutions and working towards new goals. It seems for many people 2010 will be the year of productivity, and there is no better time to start a business.

You picked a name, you launched your company, sales are flying...and you get a letter via certified mail that states your name violates a federal trademark, and that you must immediately cease use, transfer the domain, and pay damages equal to all profits that you have made. Think it can't happen? It's a nightmare that can be easily avoided.