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Thinking about opening a play café or indoor playground business? Or maybe you already own one and want to be sure you’re legally protected? Understanding trademark protection and cease and desist letters is essential for both new and current owners.

In this episode, I sit down with my lawyer to get clear, practical answers to the most common legal questions play café and indoor playground owners face, including:

...How to avoid infringing on someone else’s trademark before you launch

...What a cease and desist actually is (and how it differs from a lawsuit)

...The right steps to take if you ever receive one

...Whether or not you should share cease and desist letters publicly

...What types of names, logos, and phrases are trademark-able

...If and when you should file your own trademarks to protect your business

...The potential consequences of sending meritless or false cease and desist letters

Whether you’re still in the business planning phase or already operating your play café and want to protect yourself legally if you ever receive a cease and desist, this conversation will give you the knowledge you need to safeguard your brand, avoid costly mistakes, and move forward with confidence.

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Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society

Getting Started With Your Play Cafe [YouTube Video Playlist]

What's Working In The Indoor Play Industry 2025 Guide

Fund Your Indoor Play Business [Free Training]

Indoor Play Courses & 1:1 Consulting Waitlist

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Michele’s Website

Play Cafe Academy YouTube Channel

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Prepare Your Indoor Playground For a Recession

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