Other Key Considerations
Workers' Compensation Insurance
Any business with three or more employees in Cobb County must carry workers' compensation insurance with a licensed insurance company or must be self-insured. Workers' compensation insurance provides protection to employees from on-the-job accidents. The State Board of Workers' Compensation can provide claims assistance for those having workers' compensation claims.
(404) 562-2202 Federal
Minimum Wages
Every business owner should obtain all regulations regarding both the Federal and State minimum wage laws. Even if your business is not covered by the Federal minimum wage law, you are still subject to the Georgia minimum wage law requirements. You should contact both State and Federal labor departments for information.
(404) 221-6396
(404) 656-3018
Patents and Inventions
There are various publications concerning the patent laws and inventions available at the Federal Bookstore and the Department of Commerce. In addition, the Georgia Department of Industry and Trade (see Appendix for address and phone number) has an excellent Inventors Checklist and related publications. You should contact the patent attorney before filing a patent application. Various patent attorneys are listed in the Yellow Pages. All federal patents are registered with the U.S. Department of Commerce Patent
Office.
Incorporating a Business - To form a corporation in the State of Georgia, contact the Secretary of State's Office at (404) 656-2881
Trademark and Service Mark
A trademark and service mark used in connection with a business may be registered under Federal laws or the laws of the State of Georgia. For registration in the State of Georgia, there is an application form which must be filed along with a $15.00 fee and copies of the trademark and/or service mark as used in the State of Georgia. This registration is good for ten (10) years in the State of Georgia. In addition, you may register a trademark and service mark with the U.S. Department of Commerce.
(404) 656-2861