Ankhi-Krol Law

03/23/2026

When you think of trademarks, think of me.
I work with clients all over the world on US trademark matters. Everything can be handled remotely – you do not have to meet me in person.

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09/12/2025

Yes. I went full nerd-mode and visited the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”). This is the entity that decides whether your trademark will be registered…or tossed to the side.

For someone who practices and talks about trademark law all over the country, it was nothing short of magical.

Being there reinforced my appreciation for brand protection and the value of brand identity. It was like seeing the trademark process and the legalities behind it come to life.

If you didn’t know:
Trademark registration provides a business with exclusive legal rights to its brand, which builds value, protects its identity, and offers strong recourse against infringers. While some limited rights exist through common law use, official registration with a national office like the USPTO offers far more robust and comprehensive protection.

What can be registered?
generally, the most common types of trademarks to be registered are: name, logo, slogan.

Questions about trademark law? Contact me. I work with clients all over the world on US trademark related matters.

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06/17/2025

Bylaws govern corporations and operating agreements govern LLCs.

Bylaws 👉🏽 corporations
Operating Agreement 👉🏽 LLCs

Both serve similar purposes, such as: defining internal rules and the rights/duties of stakeholders, the rights and responsibilities of members/managers, etc…

However, bylaws are generally broader, outlining broad governance principles, while operating agreements are usually more detailed, addressing specific issues like member contributions and dispute resolution.

It’s important to note that each State may have different requirements for these documents.

Copying, and or downloading free content from the Internet is not a smart decision for your business. That is why it is crucial to contact an attorney to draft these documents for your business.

Have questions about bylaws and/or operating agreements? Feel free to reach out to me. I’ll be happy to help!

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01/03/2025

New year, new business!

If you have been waiting to start a new business, now is the time. The best way to get started is to get all your legal questions answered by a small business attorney (like myself) so that you can start the business of your dreams without second-guessing yourself.

If you are one of the many people who has been poking around on Google or asking “fly-by” questions to gather tidbits of information for free, now is the time to be serious and actually work with an attorney to get your dream off the ground.

A phone consultation is a great end inexpensive way to gather the information necessary for you to take the next step. Remember, if you think you cannot afford an attorney, you definitely will not be able to afford making a legal mistake. A consultation affords you the ability to make informed decisions about what you should and should not be doing with your small business.

I work with clients all over the country and would be happy to answer your questions over a phone consultation.

Let’s make this year count! 💪🏽🌟

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09/17/2024

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09/11/2024

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09/05/2024

Meet our incredible speakers for the 2024 FLOW Business Conference, coming up soon on Sept. 24-26! 📣

Shahrina Ankhi-Krol, attorney at Ankhi-Krol Law, is thrilled to speak on the topic of brand protection through intellectual property law. She provides simple, fun, and relatable ways for her audiences to understand trademark and copyright laws and their importance in brand-building and brand awareness. Due to the necessity and popularity of online and social media presence in expanding pet businesses, Shahrina will also present useful tips on brand protection and the prevention of trademark and copyright infringement (and eventual lawsuits).

Don’t miss Shahrina’s presentation, “Protect Your Pet Boarding Business Brand on Social Media!” Visit petcareconference.com for details and tickets!

05/02/2024

Well, that was a lot of fun! 💃🏻

Not that I was ever delusional enough to put being on a magazine cover in my to-do list…but, now, I can cross it off. 😉

Thank you, DiningOut New Jersey, and everyone else that was involved in making this a fun and successful event!

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04/09/2024

This Thursday, I’ll be speaking in Holmdel, NJ to mom business owners!

Session 1: Protect your brand legally​ – Basics of Trademark and Copyright Laws

Session 2: Brand protection on social media through Intellectual Property Law

If you have questions on any of the above topics, you know who to ask! I work with clients all over the world on US trademark and copyright matters.

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02/08/2024

Hey, New Jersey!
I’ll be speaking at the 2024 Monmouth Mom Summit on April 11th. Click on the link below and scroll down until you see me!

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