How do you protect your brand when you have international clients and customers?  Is there such a thing as an “international trademark”? How would you go about protecting your trademark abroad? 

It used to be that only large companies had to worry about international trademark protection, but increasingly I am meeting even solopreneuers with international reach and international client rosters.

In this episode, I am breaking down how international trademarks work and how to know if you might need one. This episode is for any business owner, small or large, who has clients or customers outside of their home country.

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Can you still get a trademark even if you don’t have a cool product name? Let’s say you make an amazing gluten free sourdough, but you don’t have a unique name for it, it’s just your version of a gluten free sourdough. Or maybe you make unique and luxurious spa products, but you simply call them what they are; like “bath salts” or “foot soaks”. What are your trademark options for these types of products?

Earlier this year, popular restaurant Momofuku faced public outcry when it applied to register “chili crunch” as a trademark. Many people felt that chili crunch was just a generic name for a common Asian-style condiment. How can companies protect their products when they want to use a name that people will understand, but this means using a name that may be seen as common? 

There ARE trademark strategies that companies can use in this situation. This episode is for businesses and brands, but also for marketing firms and branding experts who are in charge of picking the perfect product name. Tune in to learn key strategies for trademarking in these special circumstances.  

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At the beginning of August 2024, Tik Tok creator Jools Lebron went viral for her series of “Very Demure” videos. By August 20th, someone else had applied to trademark “Very Demure…Very Mindful…”. This set off a firestorm in the news as everyone wanted to know:

In this episode, I’m answering all of these questions and more. This episode is for influencers, creators and their teams to understand what it takes to protect intellectual property. 

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Just because you paid someone to do a job, does not mean you own the work. Has your startup hired developers to create an app or a software platform? Did your business hire a graphic designer to create a logo or brand visuals? Did your fashion brand hire a designer to create next season’s line? If the person your business is working with is an independent contractor, then your business might not own what you think it owns. In this episode, I explain how to correctly hire and work with contractors so that your business walks away with the legal ownership that it needs to operate. 

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Unless you are independently wealthy, you’ve probably wondered how you can get outside funding for your business. You’ve probably wondered how you can get money for your business that did not come from your bank account and that did not require you having to sell things. In this episode, I cover five options for business funding: gifts, grants, loans, crowdfunding and investors. Not only that, I cover some common legal pitfalls that business owners fall into when trying to raise funding. 

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How do you find a business lawyer who is actually legit? What are some red flags to be aware of when trying to hire a law firm? The good news is that there is a method to the madness! In this episode, I reveal key things to look for (and key things to avoid) when trying to find the perfect law firm for your business. 

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If you are paying people to create content for your business, how do you know they haven’t copied it from somewhere else? How do you know that the content you just paid for isn’t going to get you in trouble with copyright laws? As business owners, we have a constant need for content - both client/customer facing content, and materials to use in our own marketing and advertising. This week, I’m breaking down the truth about “royalty free” websites and the hidden pitfalls for business owners. This episode will leave you equipped to dialogue with your in-house team and even outside contract artists and designers so they know how to create content that elevates your business instead of putting it in jeopardy. 

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As a business owner, contracts are the most common way that your business interacts with the law. You are constantly signing contracts and asking other people to sign your contracts, but are these agreements actually giving you legal protection? This week, I’m breaking down three things that every business owner should know about business contracts and how they work in the real world. This is a super helpful episode for business owners who want to be better advocates for themselves and their business. 

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Should you have your contractors sign a non-compete agreement? If you are starting to hire and build a team, you’ve probably wondered what types of Agreements you should have people sign. One popular, but controversial, type of agreement is the non-compete. This week, I’m breaking down what a non-compete is, why people use it, and the pros and cons. This is a super helpful episode for anyone who is building (or thinking about building) a team. 

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This week giving you an inside look into something that tends to freak business owners out: cease and desist letters! If you’ve been in business long enough, maybe you have gotten one of these before. Getting a cease and desist is not fun, but it’s one of those things that business owners have to deal with. Don’t let that unexpected piece of paper get the best of you. Today, I’m revealing key strategies for taking these on.

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This episode was edited and produced by Bevel Law, with music by Lemon Music Studio (via Pixabay).

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