Palmer Powered Solutions

Palmer Powered Solutions Law firm geared towards generational wealth through business and brand protection. Consultations are complimentary until 12/31/2020.

Our most popular Brand Protection services such as Federal Trademark Registration are available to all clients nationwide.

02/04/2026

Are they really an independent contractor or are you just calling them one?

Misclassifying a worker isn’t just an HR mistake, it’s a liability risk.

Here’s what most business owners don’t realize:
When you misclassify someone as a contractor instead of an employee, you’re not just risking back taxes and penalties.

You’re also risking ownership of your intellectual property.
If there is no properly drafted agreement:
• You may not automatically own the work they create.
• You may not own the content, designs, code, or brand assets.
• You may not have enforceable confidentiality protections.
Employees and independent contractors are treated very differently under the law, especially when it comes to control, taxes, benefits, and IP ownership.

If you are building something that is meant to last, you cannot afford classification confusion.

Before you hire your next “contractor,” make sure your structure matches your intention.

If you need clarity on how to protect your business, book a Brand Protection Strategy Session through the link in my bio.
Let’s build it right the first time.





01/29/2026

Before you sign your next influencer agreement, make sure you understand what you’re actually agreeing to.

Here’s what you need to clarify and negotiate:
• Scope vs. Usage Rights – What are you hired to create vs. how they’re allowed to use it? One post does not automatically equal unlimited ads forever.
• IP Ownership vs. Licensing – Do you still own your content, or are you transferring rights? If they want broader usage, that’s a pricing conversation.
• Exclusivity & Non-Competes – How long? In what industry? In what territory? Vague exclusivity can cost you real money.
• Payment Terms – Net 30? Net 90? What milestones trigger payment? Don’t assume. Clarify.
• Termination & Morality Clauses – Who can walk away, when, and under what circumstances?

Brand deals are business deals.
If the contract doesn’t protect your brand, your content, and your cash flow — it needs negotiation.

✨This is legal education and not a advice for you to rely on ✨

01/27/2026

One thing that catches business owners off guard every year is annual renewals.

Most states require some form of yearly filing to keep your business in good standing — but they don’t all call it the same thing, and they don’t all work the same way.
Some states require an annual report.

Others use different filings or compliance requirements.
For example, Texas doesn’t have a traditional “annual report.”

Instead, most businesses are required to file a Texas Franchise Tax Report and related filings each year. Texas only assesses franchise tax once a business exceeds certain revenue thresholds — but the filing requirement still exists, even if no tax is ultimately owed.

The key point isn’t memorizing what every state calls it.
The key point is knowing what your state requires, what the deadline is, and making sure it gets done on time.

The new year doesn’t pause compliance — it just brings the next deadline closer.

If you’re operating in more than one state or aren’t sure what applies to your business, this is a good moment to pause and get clarity before something lapses.

New year. Same responsibility to protect what you’re building.

01/22/2026

Before you fall in love with a name, you need to understand where it falls on the trademark strength spectrum.
Not all brand names are created equal.

Trademark law generally recognizes different strength categories, and where your name falls can affect:
• how easily it can be protected
• how enforceable it is against others
• how much value it can build over time

A name being “available” does not automatically mean it’s strong — or protectable.

At a high level, here’s what those categories can look like:
• Generic: “Dentist,” “Chiropractor Office”
• Descriptive: “Quick Print,” “Cold & Creamy Ice Cream”
• Suggestive: “Netflix,” “Coppertone”
• Arbitrary: “Apple” (for computers), “Target” (for retail)
• Fanciful: “Kodak,” “Xerox”

👉🏿 Important note on descriptive names:
Descriptive names can sometimes receive trademark protection, but they often start on the Supplemental Register. After at least five years of use, the owner may need to reapply and show that the name has acquired distinctiveness and now functions as a trademark.
Part of brand protection isn’t just choosing a name — it’s choosing one that can hold up long-term.
And keeping a strong mark strong is its own strategy… but that’s a conversation for another day.
If you’re thinking about launching something new this year, this is a place to pause before you commit.

***This is legal education only.

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