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Scam Alert! Jacob A. Gomez Does Not work here

By Scott M. Thomas On February 11, 2021 · Add Comment
SCAM ALERT 2/11/21. If you have received a suspicious, unsolicited email from anyone purporting to work at Thomas Law Firm PLLC in New York City, do not respond! Please report to your email provider and mark as a phishing scam. We have received several emails lately from people looking for a purported Attorney named Jacob A. Gomez, Adam Gomez or Lawrence Powell, possibly with the email address quovo-us@outlook.com. Nobody by this name or email works here. This is an obvious phishing scam regarding a long lost relative’s inheritance. We have reported this scam to the United States FBI and intend [...]
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Forming a PLLC for a Retired Attorney

By Scott M. Thomas On November 7, 2020 · Add Comment
PLLCs are a great choice of business entity for retired attorneys in New York State. We’ve set up numerous PLLCs for retired attorneys who still want to work with a few select clients, but are otherwise retired from practicing law. PLLCs are popular among attorneys for many reasons. First and foremost, PLLCs give the owner limited liability protection. PLLCs also allow for flow-through taxation by default, which means that the entity itself incurs no entity-level federal or state taxes. Instead, the owner pays self-employment taxes on the income earned. PLLCs are also quick to set up and require much less [...]
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Convert an LLC to a PLLC – Is it Possible?

By Scott M. Thomas On December 30, 2019 · Add Comment
We often get asked if it is possible to convert an LLC to a PLLC in New York. The short answer is no. Generally this question comes from a professional service provider who has mistakenly set up a regular LLC for a professional practice and is looking for a quick way to get back in compliance with the State of New York. There’s no LLC to PLLC conversion option because even though the names LLC and PLLC sound quite similar, the application process is much different. The PLLC application process starts by applying for a Certificate of Authority with the [...]
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International Trademark Applications for U.S. Applicants

By Scott M. Thomas On May 13, 2019 · Add Comment
There are a few different options to consider when filing an international trademark application. For Applicant’s in United States, one such option is filing an international application with the USPTO via the Madrid Protocol system. This is a good choice for those who have already filed or registered in the U.S. or for those who intend to file in U.S. in the near future. If the applicant’s trademark is already registered in the U.S., that registration can serve as the basis for the new international application, which strengthens the application and eliminates certain risks. If the applicant’s trademark application is [...]
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Trademarks for Hockey Companies

By Scott M. Thomas On December 2, 2018 · Add Comment
Do you need a trademark for your hockey business? We’re fellow benders (and Trademark Attorneys) here at Thomas Law Firm PLLC and are always happy to chat about trademarks or other legal services for anything hockey-related. Trademarks for a hockey-oriented business could be the company name, product name, company logo, or slogan of the company. These are the most commonly trademarked branding components. Give us a call for a free phone consultation if you have any questions!
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Trademark Benefits for Amazon Store Owners

By Scott M. Thomas On February 21, 2018 · Add Comment
At Thomas Law Firm we work with many Amazon store owners to secure their trademarks. Trademarking in a competitive online marketplace helps sellers create a strong business presence, which is important when consumers have so many options to choose from! Amazon sellers with creative and distinctive registered trademarks can benefit in many ways: 1. Participate in the Amazon Brand Registry Program The Amazon Brand Registry program helps Amazon Sellers protect their registered trademarks. Once registered, store owners can perform proprietary text searches and image searches, receive suspected trademark infringement notifications, and have increased authority over product listings with your trademarked [...]
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How To Trademark a Jewelry Company

By Scott M. Thomas On February 1, 2018 · Add Comment
How To Trademark a Jewelry Company Here at Thomas Law Firm in New York City we’ve worked with many jewelry designers to trademark their company name, logo, and slogans. Whether you’re a startup Etsy seller, Amazon seller or a major NYC brand, trademarking can help to establish and protect your company name, product line names, etc. How Does a Trademark Protect my Jewelry? Trademarking gives the Registrant exclusive rights to use their trademark in the United States. Once a trademark is secured, the United States Patent and Trademark Office will refuse subsequent applications for the trademark if it relates to [...]
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Starting a Medical Office in New York City

By Scott M. Thomas On January 15, 2018 · Add Comment
One of our specialties at Thomas Law Firm is helping medical professionals set up new businesses. We’ve worked with many Physicians, Physician Assistants, Registered Nurses and mental health professionals to get their companies set up and registered with the State of New York. FORM A PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS ENTITY Many clients in the medical field will choose to form a PLLC business entity (Professional Service Limited Liability Company). This is a great option for solo practitioners or partners starting a small medical office in New York. Physicians may also form a PC (Professional Service Corporation) or LLP (Limited Liability [...]
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How to Start an Architecture Practice in NYC

By Scott M. Thomas On October 31, 2017 · Add Comment
At Thomas Law Firm, one of our areas of expertise is helping other professionals set up their own practices. We frequently work with architects, engineers, land surveyors, and other design professionals to get their businesses established and registered with the State of New York. Form Your Business Entity Most of our Architect clients choose to form a PLLC business entity (Professional Service Limited Liability Company). This is a great option for solo practitioners or partners starting a small architecture firm in New York. Architects may also form a PC (Professional Service Corporation), LLP (Limited Liability Partnership), [...]
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Trademarks for the Amazon Brand Registry

By Scott M. Thomas On October 25, 2017 · Add Comment
The Amazon Brand Registry is a program that helps to protect registered trademarks on Amazon.com. Enrollment in the Amazon Brand Registry helps to reduce trademark infringement and provides access to many other features, including proprietary text and image searches, predictive automation based on suspected intellectual property rights violations, and increased authority over product listings with your brand name. In order to qualify, your trademark will need to be registered with the USPTO or another trademark office that is approved by Amazon. Your trademark registration must also meet certain criteria, namely, you must have trademark registered on [...]
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