How to Protect Your Ideas, Brands, and Designs (Before Someone Steals Them With the Host Francis Onuk

Ever opened social media only to see someone else selling your exact design, using your brand name, or passing off your business idea as their own? It’s a creator’s worst nightmare—and standard copyright law might not protect you the way you think it does.In this solo masterclass, we strip away the confusing legalese and break down how creators, tech founders, graphic designers, and small business owners can bulletproof their work before someone else profits from it.In this episode, you’ll learn:The Golden Rule of IP: Why bare ideas aren't protected by law—and how to properly safeguard your execution.Copyright vs. Trademarks: The crucial differences between protecting what you make and protecting who you are.The Paper Trail: 3 zero-cost habits to establish unalterable proof of creation and original timestamping.The Contract Trap: Why paying a freelance designer doesn't automatically mean you own the copyright (and the 2 clauses you must include in every contract).When to Use NDAs: How to pitch your concept to investors and brands safely without giving away the secret sauce.The 4-Step Takedown Ladder: The exact playbook to follow when a copycat steals your work online.Stop leaving your hard work to chance. Tune in, take notes, and build an IP shield for your brand today. #wearetheroothub