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White House at a glance
The city’s license page says White House is in two counties, Robertson County west of Highway 31W and Sumner County east of it. The United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee lists both counties under its Nashville listing. The seven steps below move from identifying what you own to speaking with an attorney.
Step one: identify what you own
If you operate through a company, Tennessee businesses file new business and annual report paperwork through the online TNCaB account system of the Secretary of State. In 2015 the Secretary of State’s Division of Business Services announced online filing of assumed names, meaning a name other than the legal name under which a business transacts business.
Step two: check what is registered
A trademark or service mark can also be registered with the Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Business Services, by a signed application sent with the filing fee to the office at 312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue, Nashville, TN 37243. The Secretary of State says a state registration lasts five years from the date of filing and can be renewed for further five year periods, with renewal opening six months before the registration expires.
Step three: know the court
The court’s pages give 719 Church Street, Nashville, TN 37203 for the Nashville listing that includes both Robertson County and Sumner County. Treat that as the court’s own county list.
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Step four: protect secrets at work
Tennessee has its own Uniform Trade Secrets Act for misappropriation of trade secrets under state law. On the employment side, a separate statute covers noncompetes of health care providers. An attorney should confirm the current rule for the kind of work involved.
Step five: use local help
The city’s license page gives the Finance Department’s Business License contact at 105D College Street in White House. It says to print the application and submit it with a $15 fee for each license, after obtaining the license from the applicable county. The fee is as stated when the page was viewed, so confirm it before you go.
Step six: local organizations to know
The White House Area Chamber of Commerce lists its office at 412 Highway 76 in White House. Its about page says it hosts networking, education and community events, and the page carries a Member Directory link. The chamber’s page is undated.
Keeping calm when someone copies you
Learning that someone has used your work can feel upsetting, and quick reactions often cause problems. Take screenshots or copies of what you found, note the date you saw it, and avoid sending angry messages. Let an attorney read the situation before you reply to the other side. A calm record is easier to work with than a heated exchange, and it keeps your options open.
Step seven: talk to an attorney
Write down when you created, shared, sold or published your work, and bring any agreement that touches it. For a statewide view, see Tennessee intellectual property attorneys, and readers near Hendersonville can find a page of their own. To start, you can get matched with an intellectual property attorney.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I apply for a White House business license?
The city’s license page gives the Finance Department’s Business License contact at 105D College Street in White House. It says to print the application and submit it with a $15 fee for each license, as stated when the page was viewed, after obtaining the license from the applicable county.
What does the White House Area Chamber of Commerce list?
The White House Area Chamber of Commerce lists its office at 412 Highway 76 in White House. Its about page says it hosts networking, education and community events, and the page carries a Member Directory link. The page is undated.
Which court listing covers Robertson County and Sumner County?
The United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee lists both counties under its Nashville listing. The court’s pages give 719 Church Street, Nashville, TN 37203 for that listing.
How long does a Tennessee state trademark registration last?
The Tennessee Secretary of State says a state registration lasts five years from the date of filing and can be renewed for further five year periods. Renewal opens six months before the registration expires.
Where are new business filings made in Tennessee?
Tennessee businesses file new business and annual report paperwork through the online TNCaB account system of the Secretary of State. In 2015 the Secretary of State’s Division of Business Services announced online filing of assumed names, meaning a name other than the legal name under which a business transacts business.
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