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US Corporate Services

UCC Financing Statements: What’s at Stake by Not Getting the Individual Debtor’s Name Right

The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) drafters amended the debtor name section of Article 9 and added the ‘driver’s license rule’ over a decade ago. This rule was intended to provide secured parties with clear guidelines on how debtor names must be written on financing statements.

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US Corporate Services

US Federal Intellectual Property Due Diligence: Beyond UCC and Lien Searches

An entity that has a well-known trade name, service mark, or logo, strongly distinguished from others in the marketplace, possesses valuable IP that may be of interest to a secured lender.

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Global Services

US Virgin Islands: Incorporation and Registration in a Nutshell

Incorporating a business in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) offers several benefits, such as lower taxes and a favourable business environment. In order to incorporate in the USVI, there are a few steps that need to be taken.

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Process Agent

SEC Registration Statements Requiring a US Duly Authorised Representative

Learn about the legal requirements and procedures for foreign private issuers of securities in the US market

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US Corporate Services

What Address Should Be Used When Registering to Do Business in the US?

We discuss the different address options that can be used on formation, qualification, or other corporate documents, including the registered agent address, the mailing address, and the principal place of business address.

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What Is an Agent for Service of Process? Depends on Your Business

There are different terms used for agents for service of process, depending on the context of the agent’s appointment. We’ve outlined a few common examples in this article.

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Global Services

International Due Diligence: What Is It and How Does It Work?

Due diligence is an essential part of doing business internationally. We explore what it is, the documents required and the differences between the US and EU regulations.

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UK Corporate Services

The Ultimate Cheat Sheet to Mortgages & Charges at Companies House

When an attorney or paralegal needs to search the public record for evidence of registered secured transactions, there are a number of differences from US law (the Uniform Commercial Code) to be aware of.

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US Corporate Services

The Challenges of Searching The US Patent & Trademark Office Website

Searching the US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) can be difficult. In this blog post, we clearly explain how to search the USPTO.

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US Corporate Services

Checklist for Filing Name Change Amendments in Multiple US States

Changing your companies legal name is not a simple matter of sending out a press release announcing the change. It’s difficult and time consuming. Read through to learn the best way to approach a name change.

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Global Services

The Need for International Due Diligence and Corporate Bankruptcy

Discover the importance of international corporate due diligence searches when facing bankruptcy or financial restructuring. Read on for more.

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US Corporate Services

Entity Name Considerations When Doing Business In Multiple US States

When a registered entity, such as a corporation or LLC, plans on doing business in a large number of US states (or even just a few), the differences among state laws and rules concerning the entity name can have a big impact on what the company is called in a given state.