{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/647e4d5c0c47070011ab5f9e/66eaedcae34b4562374d614f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How to Protect Your Brand (& Trademark) as a Business Owner | Ep. 20","description":"<p>Welcome to The Business of Doing Business! In this episode, we’re tackling a major topic for entrepreneurs: <strong>trademarks.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>🎯 What You’ll Learn:</p><p> → What a trademark is and how it differs from copyright</p><p> → The five categories of distinctiveness for trademarks</p><p> → How to select a strong trademark for your brand</p><p> → The benefits of registering your trademark</p><p> → Tips to safeguard your intellectual property (IP) &amp; avoid infringement issues</p><p><br></p><p>Your business’s most valuable assets are often its intellectual property, including trademarks. Let’s dive into how to protect what you’ve built!</p><p><br></p><p>💼 Resources Mentioned:</p><ul><li>USPTO Trademark Search Tool: <a href=\"https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/search\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/search</a></li><li>Trademark symbols: TM (™), Registered (®), and Copyright (©) explained.</li><li>Watch my video on TM vs. ® vs. © here: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObrfVere5So&amp;t=13s\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src=\"https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/yt_favicon_ringo2.png\">&nbsp;•&nbsp;What&nbsp;Do&nbsp;®&nbsp;™&nbsp;©&nbsp;Mean?&nbsp;And&nbsp;When&nbsp;to&nbsp;Use&nbsp;Them</a></li></ul><p>⬇️ DOWNLOAD Your Free Copy of the Legally Launch Guide! www.coachesandcompany.com/legally-launch </p><p><br></p><p>➡️ Instantly Downloadable, Lawyer-Created Contract Templates for Entrepreneurs: </p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjJKd0pWeGV4aktCaE1ZanFOX05zZ21MT2s4UXxBQ3Jtc0ttcmM0ZjQ4b3BOa3Uxa2Y5Z1pXV0FHX3hhUjMtTHpkRlA3V1c5MTFDTnhsVjZidXNoRWN0bE1sZEJVUFBUSEJsQW5Yakhud0pLQW93LWtZc2FaV0t6ZDhHR1prU19HX0R0SW5RS0oyZjFYTUxxa1pNSQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.coachesandcompany.com%2Fshop%2F&amp;v=vjV6R3xJfpQ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.coachesandcompany.com/shop/</a> </p><p><br></p><p>👩‍💻 Connect With Me:</p><p>Have questions or topics you’d like me to cover on this channel? Drop them in the comments section on YouTube!</p><p><br></p><p>📌 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode to help fellow entrepreneurs protect their businesses. Thank you for your support!</p><p><br></p><p>Our Blog: https://www.coachesandcompany.com/blog/ </p><p>Instagram: www.instagram.com/coachesandcompany</p><p>Threads: https://www.threads.net/@coachesandcompany</p><p>Twitter (X): www.x.com/coachesandcmpny&nbsp;&nbsp; </p><p>Facebook: www.facebook.com/coachesandcompany</p><p><br></p><p>Disclaimer (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.</p>","author_name":"Yasmine Salem Hamdan"}