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Charleston business owners looking for new customers, larger contracts, or a path into government procurement will have a timely opportunity this fall. The Opportunities 2026 Procurement Conference will take place on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from[...]

A recent South Carolina Supreme Court decision involving Palmetto Bluff is a useful reminder that business contract language is not just “legal boilerplate.” For business owners, entrepreneurs, online sellers, retailers, and brand owners, the case is[...]

One of the most common trademark questions business owners ask is also one of the most understandable: “Do I still need a trademark if I already formed an LLC, bought the domain name, and claimed the[...]

Amazon sellers are used to dealing with surprises. Inventory delays, listing suppressions, hijackers, copycat products, random verification requests — none of it is fun, but most sellers learn to roll with it. A very different kind[...]

If you sell on Amazon, it’s easy to assume sales tax collection is always “Amazon’s responsibility.” In many states today, that is often true because marketplace facilitator laws require platforms to collect and remit tax on[...]

Amazon sellers often hear a frustrating refrain when dealing with listing hijackers, gray-market resellers, or storefronts that seem to pop up overnight: “If they’re selling real product, there’s nothing you can do.” That idea is usually[...]

The 13 Du Pont Factors: Similarity/dissimilarity of the trademarks in their entireties (appearance, sound, meaning, commercial impression) Similarity/dissimilarity and nature of the goods or services as identified in the application/registration Similarity/dissimilarity of established, likely-to-continue trade[...]

Charleston’s business community will gather on Thursday, April 23, 2026 for The Honors 2026, the Charleston Metro Chamber’s signature evening recognizing the organizations and leaders shaping the region. The event will be held at The Grand[...]

Charleston small business owners will have a timely opportunity to connect with local resources and explore growth opportunities at the City of Charleston Small Business Opportunity Expo on Friday, March 27, 2026, hosted at the Charleston[...]

For many entrepreneurs, naming a brand after a founder feels like the safest, most authentic choice. It’s personal. It’s memorable. It signals accountability. But in trademark law, a common first name can be a surprisingly risky[...]