How to Protect Your Brand (& Trademark) as a Business Owner | Ep. 20

Welcome to The Business of Doing Business! In this episode, we’re tackling a major topic for entrepreneurs: trademarks.🎯 What You’ll Learn: → What a trademark is and how it differs from copyright → The five categories of distinctiveness for trademarks → How to select a strong trademark for your brand → The benefits of registering your trademark → Tips to safeguard your intellectual property (IP) & avoid infringement issuesYour business’s most valuable assets are often its intellectual property, including trademarks. Let’s dive into how to protect what you’ve built!💼 Resources Mentioned:USPTO Trademark Search Tool: https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/searchTrademark symbols: TM (™), Registered (®), and Copyright (©) explained.Watch my video on TM vs. ® vs. © here:    • What Do ® ™ © Mean? And When to Use Them⬇️ DOWNLOAD Your Free Copy of the Legally Launch Guide! www.coachesandcompany.com/legally-launch ➡️ Instantly Downloadable, Lawyer-Created Contract Templates for Entrepreneurs: https://www.coachesandcompany.com/shop/ 👩‍💻 Connect With Me:Have questions or topics you’d like me to cover on this channel? Drop them in the comments section on YouTube!📌 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode to help fellow entrepreneurs protect their businesses. Thank you for your support!Our Blog: https://www.coachesandcompany.com/blog/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/coachesandcompanyThreads: https://www.threads.net/@coachesandcompanyTwitter (X): www.x.com/coachesandcmpny   Facebook: www.facebook.com/coachesandcompanyDisclaimer (because, duh): The information presented in this podcast and on any affiliated platforms are for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Consuming this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice pertaining to your particular situation, you should consult directly one-on-one with an attorney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.