What do you do if a copycat is stealing your content? First of all, you should be thankful. You’ve officially hit the big time. What do I mean by this? If you are an online entrepreneur who is just getting started with no followers or revenue, then chances are nobody even knows who you are! […]
Copycat Stealing Your Content? What to Do About It… (Episode 29) Read More »
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.
The Top 3 Types of Trademarks (not all are created equal) Read More »
If you live in Florida (or any other state in the United States) and are interested in protecting your brand name, then you would be a good idea to consider registering a trademark or service mark either in the state where you live or with the USPTO. But if you are at the very beginning
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Trademarks vs. LLC… it’s an age old legal question. And whether you are just starting your business, or you have been operating for many years under a given trade name, if you are reading this post then you are probably debating the merits of whether you should form an LLC or apply for a trademark.
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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
Do you REALLY Need a Trademark Lawyer to Handle Your Trademark Application? (Episode 25) Read More »
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
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After you successfully register your Federal Trademark, you can’t just sit back and do nothing to keep that registration. You must take affirmative actions to maintain that registration and insure it does not get cancelled. In this post we will share details about the trademark renewal process and how to renew your trademark registration so
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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
How to Use Properly Use ™ and ® in Your Business (Episode 23) Read More »
One of the scariest things to happen when you are building a new online business is to receive a trademark cease and desist letter. As a result of an ever-increasing number of pandemic-induced online businesses, the number of names available through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is decreasing. There are only so many names
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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
Why Thinking You Will Never Get Sued is a HUGE Mistake (Episode 22) Read More »
Today I want to talk to your about one of the biggest legal mistakes I see entrepreneurs, specifically online entrepreneurs make when they are starting their businesses. And no, it’s not stealing classified documents and claiming that you thought they belonged to you… No, this mistake is far worse and could potentially cost you hundreds
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It is amazing to me how frequently I get asked about when and how business owners should be using the LLC modifier in their logo, website, trademark, business cards, social media pages and more. The basic question is, do you need to include LLC in your logo and/or trademark? The simple answer is that no,
Do You have to Include LLC in your logo or trademark name? Read More »
