list business legal documents file checklist
Incorporation Documents
Contracts and Agreements
Intellectual Property Documents
- Ensure all trademark registrations are up to date
- Store copies of trademark registrations in a secure location
- Maintain copies of copyright registrations for all original works
- Regularly review and update copyright registrations as needed
- Keep track of all pending patent applications
- Store copies of patent applications in a secure location
- Keep all licensing agreements organized and easily accessible
- Review and update licensing agreements as necessary
- Safeguard all trade secret documentation from unauthorized access
- Regularly review and update trade secret documentation
- Keep track of all domain name registrations and expiration dates
- Store copies of domain name registrations in a secure location
- Maintain copies of all non-disclosure agreements signed by employees or partners
- Ensure non-disclosure agreements are up to date and enforceable
- Keep copies of all cease and desist letters sent or received
- Consult with legal counsel before sending cease and desist letters
- Maintain copies of all intellectual property assignment agreements
- Ensure all intellectual property assignment agreements are legally sound
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