Legal Made Easy

As online business owners in the information age, everything we sell is intellectual property. But what exactly does that mean? How can we protect our work when most of what we create is intangible? Tune in for an overview of intellectual property, including the difference between copyrights and trademarks and the steps you can take to protect your content and client work.

If you want to own your brand and make sure no one else can use your business name, it might be time to register your trademark. Learn more about my trademark registration services at artfulcontracts.com/trademarks

If you're an online business owner who’s ready to take the guesswork out of the legal aspects of your business, watch my free training to learn the 3 steps to get your business legally legit without hiring a lawyer. Let’s get the legal stuff covered so you can grow your business with confidence. Go to artfulcontracts.com/legalclass to sign up.

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Not sure what to focus on for your 2023 legal strategy? Tune in for a few legal areas that always need attention at the beginning of the calendar year and my best advice for planning a legal strategy that evolves with your business throughout the year.

If you're an online business owner who’s ready to take the guesswork out of the legal aspects of your business, watch my free training to learn the 3 steps to get your business legally legit without hiring a lawyer. Let’s get the legal stuff covered so you can grow your business with confidence. Go to artfulcontracts.com/legalclass to sign up.

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If you designed your logo on Canva, you probably can't register it as a trademark. Your logo helps your customers recognize your brand, but if it was designed with a Canva template, it may not be unique enough to legally function as a trademark. It's also against Canva's policies to register a design that uses its elements as a trademark.

Tune in for a discussion on the implications of using Canva to design your logo and what to do instead.

Learn more about done-for-you trademark registration services and book your consult call.

Check out the Trademark Roadmap DIY trademarks course.

DM me on Instagram to chat through next steps: @artfulcontracts

If you're an online business owner who’s ready to take the guesswork out of the legal aspects of your business, watch my free training to learn the 3 steps to get your business legally legit without hiring a lawyer. Let’s get the legal stuff covered so you can grow your business with confidence. Go to artfulcontracts.com/legalclass to sign up.

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Your business name helps your business stand out and influences how your clients find you. Choosing a strong business name from the start ensures your business is unique, recognizable, and legally protected. Tune in for 3 tips to choose a business name that won't get you in trouble, won't be copied, and helps your business grow.

Find the USPTO's trademark electronic search system here: https://tmsearch.uspto.gov/

If you love your business name and want to make sure it stays protected, it may be time to think about registering a trademark. Go to artfulcontracts.com/trademarks to learn more and book your trademark consultation.

If you're an online business owner who’s ready to take the guesswork out of the legal aspects of your business, watch my free training to learn the 3 steps to get your business legally legit without hiring a lawyer. Let’s get the legal stuff covered so you can grow your business with confidence. Go to artfulcontracts.com/legalclass to sign up.

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Forming an LLC is as easy as filing the paperwork... unless you're transitioning an existing business from sole proprietorship to LLC. Tune in to hear the extra steps you need to take to make sure your LLC is fully up and running when you aren't starting your business from scratch. 

If you're an online business owner who’s ready to take the guesswork out of the legal aspects of your business, watch my free training to learn the 3 steps to get your business legally legit without hiring a lawyer. Let’s get the legal stuff covered so you can grow your business with confidence. Go to artfulcontracts.com/legalclass to sign up.

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Tune in for a candid conversation about the trademark process with one of my clients, Cheryl Furer. Cheryl just successfully registered her logo and business name as trademarks! Here's what that was really like for her.

If you're ready to own your brand with a registered trademark, book a call with me to get started: artfulcontracts.com/trademarks

If you're an online business owner who’s ready to take the guesswork out of the legal aspects of your business, watch my free training to learn the 3 steps to get your business legally legit without hiring a lawyer. Let’s get the legal stuff covered so you can grow your business with confidence. Go to artfulcontracts.com/legalclass to sign up.

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Are you ready for Black Friday? Black Friday brings extra attention to your offers, so it's more important than ever to make sure you have the legal pieces buttoned up. Here are 3 tips to make sure you're ready for the extra attention Black Friday brings your way.

We're having a huge sale for Black Friday! We're offering 5 different deals this year starting on Monday, November 21. Listen in for the full rundown and head over to artfulcontracts.com/black-friday-2022 to preview the sale!

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If you're an online business owner who’s ready to take the guesswork out of the legal aspects of your business, watch my free training to learn the 3 steps to get your business legally legit without hiring a lawyer. Let’s get the legal stuff covered so you can grow your business with confidence. Go to artfulcontracts.com/legalclass to sign up.

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What does it really take to register a trademark? Tune in for an overview of the entire trademark registration process from choosing what to register to getting that shiny gold-sealed registration certificate.

Registering a trademark is the only way to truly own your brand. We're running two trademark specials this Black Friday! Preview our Black Friday deals here: artfulcontracts.com/black-friday-2022

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If you're an online business owner who’s ready to take the guesswork out of the legal aspects of your business, watch my free training to learn the 3 steps to get your business legally legit without hiring a lawyer. Let’s get the legal stuff covered so you can grow your business with confidence. Go to artfulcontracts.com/legalclass to sign up.

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What happens if someone else registers your brand as a trademark? First step: don't panic. It doesn't have to mean a rebrand. Tune in for 3 things to consider before throwing in the towel on your branding.

Search for your brand name on TESS here: https://tmsearch.uspto.gov/ (remember, this only comes up with exact or super close matches!)

Registering a trademark is the only way to truly own your brand. Learn more about my trademark registration services here: artfulcontracts.com/trademarks

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If you're an online business owner who’s ready to take the guesswork out of the legal aspects of your business, watch my free training to learn the 3 steps to get your business legally legit without hiring a lawyer. Let’s get the legal stuff covered so you can grow your business with confidence. Go to artfulcontracts.com/legalclass to sign up.

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Are there holes in the legal protections around your business? Here are 7 signs that you may need to take a closer look at the legal aspects of your business.

If you're ready to patch up the holes in your legal strategy and take control of the legal aspects of your business, it's time to join Cover Your Assets. Cover Your Assets gives you the step-by-step training, templates, guides, and coaching you need to get your business legally legit.

Join Cover Your Assets by 11:59 PM EDT on October 26 to get $200 off: artfulcontracts.com/cya-october

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If you're an online business owner who’s ready to take the guesswork out of the legal aspects of your business, watch my free training to learn the 3 steps to get your business legally legit without hiring a lawyer. Let’s get the legal stuff covered so you can grow your business with confidence. Go to artfulcontracts.com/legalclass to sign up.

Your support means everything! Please subscribe on your favorite podcasting app and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

Enjoying the podcast? Send me a DM over on Instagram @artfulcontracts

Full show notes at artfulcontracts.com/podcast