328: Protect Your Business: Trademarks, Copyrights, and Intellectual Property
Returning to the podcast today is Angie Avard Turner, an attorney for creatives who specializes in intellectual property protection, including trademarks and copyrights.
In today’s conversation, we’re talking about when you need to protect your business, what that protection can look like, and—perhaps most importantly—the potential cost of ignoring it. We’ll discuss how to identify the intellectual property you’ve created and the steps you can take to protect the valuable assets you’ve worked so hard to build.
If you currently have little or no intellectual property protection in place, don’t let that overwhelm you. Let this episode encourage you to make a plan, start somewhere, and take the first step toward protecting your business and your brand.
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Key Thoughts:
It is important to have clear communication and to understand your options when filing a trademark.
Trademark early to avoid issues later.
Copyrights should be filed before sharing creative works with the public.
The US uses a "first to use" system rather than a "first to file" like many other countries.
The laws with AI and protection are still being written
Listen to the Episode
Contact Michele:
Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting
Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL
Website: ScarletThreadConsulting.com
LinkedIn: Michele Williams
Contact Angie:
Instagram: @angieavardturnerlaw/
Website: angieavardturnerlaw.com
LinkedIn: @angiearvidturner
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