Protect Business Intellectual Property when you start your business and as you are growing your business! Learn about DBAs, patents, trademarks, copyrights and more in our business intellectual property infographic.
Protecting the IP you develop in your business is one of the best ways to reduce the risks associated with selling your business. Savvy business buyers will verify your business intellectual property is properly protected and not in violation of another’s rights.
Click here to view the How to Protect Your Business Intellectual Property infographic as a PDF.
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Holly Magister, CPA, CFP
Holly A. Magister, CPA, CFP®, is the founder of Enterprise Transitions, LP, an Emerging Business and Exit Planning firm. She helps entrepreneurs assess, re-align, and accelerate their business with the intent of ultimately executing its top-dollar sale.
Holly also founded ExitPromise.com and to date has answered more than 2,000 questions asked by business owners about starting, growing and selling a business.
Holly also founded ExitPromise.com and to date has answered more than 2,000 questions asked by business owners about starting, growing and selling a business.
Hi Sarah,
I’m not sure what ties you to the corporation to the DBA. Nothing can protect you against lawsuits. A business entity limits your individual liability to the extent of your contribution to that entity–that’s the extent of the protection.
I hope that helps. This is not legal advice and should not be taken as such.
Can a dba protect you from lawsuits against the corporation in which you are tied to