River Braun, J.D.
Freelance writer
River Braun was a business attorney in California for over a decade, assisting entrepreneurs on issues such as incorporation, contract drafting and negotiation, trademarks and copyrights, and general operations matters. He has authored thousands of articles on legal and business topics, including patents, litigation, entity selection, and business law.
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How to Register a Service Mark
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