Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies
The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) includes ten separate divisions and the Executive Director’s Office. DORA’s divisions include over 40 boards, commissions, and advisory committees. The Division of Professions and Occupations alone regulates over 50 professions, occupations and businesses in the state totaling over 886,000 people. While DORA regulates most professions within Colorado, other state and local agencies have certain regulatory authority and licensing and registration requirements. Visit DORA’s website for more information. Visit the DORA Regulatory Services web page to obtain a full list of regulated industries and professions.
Colorado Secretary of State
The Colorado Secretary of State heads the Colorado Department of State, which is comprised of five divisions: Business Division, Licensing Division, Elections Division, Administration Division, and Information Technology Division. Visit the Colorado Secretary of State’s website for more information. For information about business registration and other helpful resources from the Colorado Secretary of State, visit the Business Organizations web page.
For those interested in starting a business in Colorado, MyBiz Colorado is the official filing tool for the State of Colorado.
Colorado Small Business Development Center Network
The Colorado Small Business Development Center Network (CSBDC) provides free and confidential consulting and no – or low-cost training programs across the state of Colorado. The SBDC program is the federal government’s largest and most successful management and technical assistance program for small businesses. It is a partnership between the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and America’s Small Business Development Center Network (ASBDC). CSBDC is hosted by the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade. Visit CSBDC’s website for more information.
Patent Assertion Fraud
Some Colorado businesses have received letters demanding licensing fees for the use of patented technology. These demand letters can be very costly for the targeted businesses, which are forced to expend time, money and other valuable resources determining how to best respond to the threat. There is a law regarding Prohibited Communication Concerning Patents (sections 6-12-101 – 6-12-104) that governs demand letters related to patents within the State of Colorado.
Visit the Stop Fraud Colorado website to learn more about Patent Assertion Fraud. If you believe you have been victimized by patent assertion fraud, visit the File Complaint web page to file your complaint.