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LegalZoom Settles Suit With LegalForce

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Los Angeles-based legal filings and services site LegalZoom has settled a trademark and antitrust suit filed against the company by competitor LegalForce RAPC Worldwide , the operator of a trademark and patent filing service, Trademarkia.com , according to a legal filing from the two companies this week, according to reports.

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5 Startup Legal Shortcuts That Can Be Expensive

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10 C-Level Positions That Are Red Flags For Funding

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If your business is managing contracts and patents, it makes sense, but the CLO for most startups is LegalZoom on the Internet. Chief Legal Officer. Also known as General Counsel, this position is an expensive one to fill and maintain. Chief Security Officer.

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