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Trademark law and non-commercial web publishing
By WORLDLawDirect [February 5th, 2010]
Many companies claim trademark infringement or dilution when pursuing unauthorized uses of their names or logos on the Web — but it's not entirely clear how these laws apply to noncommercial activity on the Net. Many attorneys argue that this is currently a gray area, but the use of another company's logo on a noncommercial page could be considered trademark infringement. Fair use as applied to trademarks is usually more strictly enforced than it is in regards to copyright. >> MORE
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- How do I form a “501(c)(3)” corporation in Texas?
- [June 21st 2009]
- Filing a Certificate of Formation with the Secretary of State creates a nonprofit corporation. Designations such as 501(c)(3) relate to federal tax provisions only. If you need information regarding those provisions or how they might affect a Certificate of Formation, you should contact your own tax counsel or the Internal Revenue Service. The Secretary of State’s Form 202 meets minimum state law requirements but does not include any additional statements that the IRS might require for tax-exempt status.
- Who has authority to investigate the activities of a nonprofit corporation?
- [June 21st 2009]
- The Attorney General has statutory authority to (1) investigate charities that operate as nonprofit corporations, and (2) inspect the books and records of all corporations, including nonprofit corporations. The Secretary of State has no such authority. The IRS can revoke a nonprofit corporation’s tax exemption for violations of federal tax laws.
