Welcome to The Business of Doing Business! In this episode, we’re tackling a major topic for entrepreneurs: trademarks.

🎯 What You’ll Learn:

→ What a trademark is and how it differs from copyright

→ The five categories of distinctiveness for trademarks

→ How to select a strong trademark for your brand

→ The benefits of registering your trademark

→ Tips to safeguard your intellectual property (IP) & avoid infringement issues

Your business’s most valuable assets are often its intellectual property, including trademarks. Let’s dive into how to protect what you’ve built!

💼 Resources Mentioned:

• USPTO Trademark Search Tool: https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/search
• Trademark symbols: TM (™), Registered (®), and Copyright (©) explained.
• Watch my video on TM vs. ® vs. © here: • What Do ® ™ © Mean? And When to Use Them

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Not sure how to add a privacy policy to your website?

No need to sweat! Business and intellectual property attorney Yasmine Salem Hamdan provides insightful information on privacy policy and terms of service for digital businesses. Watch this video to learn how these documents not only protect your business legally, but can also reinforce customers' trust.

Chapters:

00:21 Defining Privacy Policy & Terms of Service

01:10 Privacy Policy & Terms of Service Integration

01:38 Best Approach to Getting Legal Contracts Online

02:09 Schedule an Appointment with Your Local Attorney

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Feeling discouraged within your own business?

It's important to uplift and encourage one another where we can! Positive messaging can play a huge role in your personal life and business. So sit back, relax, and let these affirmations boost your focus and productivity.

Chapters:

00:21 Defining Privacy Policy & Terms of Service

01:10 Privacy Policy & Terms of Service Integration

01:38 Best Approach to Getting Legal Contracts Online

02:09 Schedule an Appointment with Your Local Attorney

⭐️ FREE GUIDE: Download your copy of our Legally Launch Guide & Legal Check-up Checklist!

👩‍💻 Could your contracts use a legal upgrade? SHOP lawyer-created contracts for your business at Coachesandcompany.com

🤝 Looking for more networking opportunities & business referrals? JOIN our private business referral network for B2B professionals & agencies!

Be featured on the show!

ASK your own question via #AskYaz, a business advice column-style segment addressing YOUR business questions!

SHARE your silly (or awkward) business story on Business Bloopers, a segment featuring amusing, unexpected, and sometimes painful client & business situations!

Want to be a guest on the podcast? Just Fill out this form for a chance to be our next podcast guest!

LEAVE US A REVIEW on Apple or Spotify for a chance to be featured on an episode!

📲 Hang out with us on Instagram, Twitter (X) & Threads!

Disclaimer (because, duh): The information presented in this podcast and on any affiliated platforms are for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Consuming this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice pertaining to your particular situation, you should consult directly one-on-one with an attorney.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.