New Fashion Business Legal Issues

I. Intellectual Property
Copyrights:
Trademarks
Trade Dress
Dilution
Design Patents
Utility Patents
Trade Secrets
II. Business Entity Forms
Sole Proprietorship
General Partnership
Limited Liability Partnership
Limited Partnership
Limited Liability Limited Partnership
Limited Liability Company
Corporation
III. Other Registrations, Filings and Occupational Licenses
Fictitious Name
Certificate of Use
City License
Restricted Business License
Home Office Permit
Occupational Licenses
Retail Store
Cutting/Sewing/Pressing Service
Embroidering/Monograming Service
Consultant
Designer or Interior Designer
Artist/Illustrator
IV. Contracts
Employment
Consulting or Independent Contractor
Confidentiality and Non-Competition
Commercial Workspace
Real Estate Purchase Agreements
Commercial Leases
Materials
Manufacturing and Distribution
Website Development, Hosting and Maintenance Agreements
Licensing
Advertising and Publicity
Merger or Acquisition of Fashion Businesses