Did you know that there are five different types of trademarks? That’s right, not all trademarks are created equal. Some are easier to register while others will cost you less to educate your customers about. And still others are not capable of registration at all. Picking the correct trademark for your brand is incredibly important.
It’s that time of year again! The time of year when it is time to start thinking about how you can save a ton of money on your 2022 tax bill before it is too late! In today’s episode, I review 8 ways to save money on taxes by doing things that you are probably
There are so many people who believe that they can DIY their legal work and save a lot of money. And while yes, it is possible to save some money on the front end while you try to handle your own legal work, what are the costs on the back end? Today we talk about
If you are currently using or thinking about using a cool sounding name for your business, you may be wondering when to trademark that name. In today’s episode, we talk about some of the common concerns and considerations entrepreneurs have when weighing this choice so that you can make a clear decision about when is
Are you wondering what those little trademark symbols really mean? I’m talking about TM and SM and ®… Or do you wonder how to properly use them in your business? Then you are in luck. Today we break down everything you need to know about those symbols and share with you how to use them
Most entrepreneurs never get sued… until they do. Are you one of those entrepreneurs who puts off legal “because I’ll never get sued”? This is a great way to save some money and time by punting the ball down the road… until it isn’t. But chances are, getting sued by a client or customer is
Many people are confused about what trademarks they should file first. Should you go with your business name? The name of your podcast? Your slogan or logo, or even you signature course? Today we review which types of trademarks you might have in your business, which to register first, and why you shouldn’t register them
Most entrepreneurs who are just starting out think they aren’t ready to register their trademarks on a Federal level. They think that filing for trademark protection is only for large, established businesses. Nothing could be further from the truth. One of the biggest legal risks to your business is not securing the legal rights to
In this episode of The Legal Jim, I will help you to take inventory of the Trademarks you are already using in your business (no registration required) so that you can decide which marks you need to protect and which you can hold off on for now. Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher
