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Ep 9: Expert Legal + Trademark Tips for Designers with Brittany Ratelle
Text us your questions, and we'll address them in the show!
In this episode, I had the privilege of speaking with a very knowledgeable trademark small business attorney who shed a ton of light on some common legal questions I hear often from designers.
Our conversation included:
- A detailed explanation of the key elements that should be included in every contract between a graphic designer and their client.
- A very good and simple explanation of what an LLC is compared to Sole Proprietorship and who should have which.
- How to avoid getting in trouble legally as a designer for work you have created.
- Advice for designing logos that avoid legal issues when clients seek to trademark them.
- How to trademark your client’s logo and what you should put in your contract regarding this.
- What steps you should take to register your business name if a similar name already exists.
- The legal considerations for clients intending to use logos created with platforms like Canva, especially in regards to copyright and commercial use.
- What to do when a client completely ghosts you when they owe you money.
LINKS FROM EPISODE:
Legally Legit Checklist: https://www.lawfullyeveraftercourse.com/Legally%20Legit%20Workbook
Website: https://brittanyratelle.com/
Creative Contracts: https://creativecontracts.co/
YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDArjxoxKxbqWObigQxlqRA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/brittanyratelle/
MORE ABOUT BRITTANY:
Brittany Ratelle is a small business attorney who helps modern entrepreneurs get legally legit. She has helped hundreds of founders protect and grow their brands without getting overwhelmed (or bored) and has worked with the Bucket List Family, Hope Scope, Blogilates, Sharon Says So, Glo Atanmo, Not Enough Nelsons, Dayna Bolden, Emma Arletta, Cake by Courtney, Brianna Battles, and Tracy Litt. Brittany lives with her hunky husband and four kiddos in her beautiful hometown of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho but supports and educates creatives and creators all over the US with a mix of fun and accessible legal resources.
CONNECT WITH ME!
Website: https://4thecreatives.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/4thecreatives
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4thecreatives/
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Text us your questions, and we'll address them in the show!
In this episode, I had the privilege of speaking with a very knowledgeable trademark small business attorney who shed a ton of light on some common legal questions I hear often from designers.
Our conversation included:
- A detailed explanation of the key elements that should be included in every contract between a graphic designer and their client.
- A very good and simple explanation of what an LLC is compared to Sole Proprietorship and who should have which.
- How to avoid getting in trouble legally as a designer for work you have created.
- Advice for designing logos that avoid legal issues when clients seek to trademark them.
- How to trademark your client’s logo and what you should put in your contract regarding this.
- What steps you should take to register your business name if a similar name already exists.
- The legal considerations for clients intending to use logos created with platforms like Canva, especially in regards to copyright and commercial use.
- What to do when a client completely ghosts you when they owe you money.
LINKS FROM EPISODE:
Legally Legit Checklist: https://www.lawfullyeveraftercourse.com/Legally%20Legit%20Workbook
Website: https://brittanyratelle.com/
Creative Contracts: https://creativecontracts.co/
YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDArjxoxKxbqWObigQxlqRA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/brittanyratelle/
MORE ABOUT BRITTANY:
Brittany Ratelle is a small business attorney who helps modern entrepreneurs get legally legit. She has helped hundreds of founders protect and grow their brands without getting overwhelmed (or bored) and has worked with the Bucket List Family, Hope Scope, Blogilates, Sharon Says So, Glo Atanmo, Not Enough Nelsons, Dayna Bolden, Emma Arletta, Cake by Courtney, Brianna Battles, and Tracy Litt. Brittany lives with her hunky husband and four kiddos in her beautiful hometown of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho but supports and educates creatives and creators all over the US with a mix of fun and accessible legal resources.
CONNECT WITH ME!
Website: https://4thecreatives.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/4thecreatives
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4thecreatives/