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What is a trademark search and do I need one (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E71)

What is a trademark search and do I need one (L...

Registering a trademark is a lengthy, multi-step process, and it can be tempting to skip the first step of running a trademark search before filing that registration application. But I’m...

What is a trademark search and do I need one (L...

Registering a trademark is a lengthy, multi-step process, and it can be tempting to skip the first step of running a trademark search before filing that registration application. But I’m...

The steps to take before you start a licensing program (Legal Road Map® Podcast S2E31)

The steps to take before you start a licensing ...

Have you created phenomenal content or an amazing method, and now you want to give permission to someone else to use it? If you’re considering creating a licensing or certification...

The steps to take before you start a licensing ...

Have you created phenomenal content or an amazing method, and now you want to give permission to someone else to use it? If you’re considering creating a licensing or certification...

Tara Gentile on the licensing path (Legal Road Map® Podcast S2E30)

Tara Gentile on the licensing path (Legal Road ...

Tara Gentile, author and the founder of CoCommercial, joins us this week to share how she pivoted her business model to help turn small business owners into tomorrow’s economic powerhouses.

Tara Gentile on the licensing path (Legal Road ...

Tara Gentile, author and the founder of CoCommercial, joins us this week to share how she pivoted her business model to help turn small business owners into tomorrow’s economic powerhouses.

What happens after the trademark registration (Legal Road Map® Podcast S2E25)

What happens after the trademark registration (...

Filing a trademark registration application is no easy task. In this week’s episode, I’ll talk about what happens after you get your trademark registration, and how taking your trademark seriously...

What happens after the trademark registration (...

Filing a trademark registration application is no easy task. In this week’s episode, I’ll talk about what happens after you get your trademark registration, and how taking your trademark seriously...

Boss Mom Dana Malstaff on brand protection as business strategy (Legal Road Map® Podcast S2E24)

Boss Mom® Dana Malstaff on brand protection as ...

Original Boss Mom®, Dana Malstaff, shares how protecting her brand was not only an early, key business strategy but also now provides her with peace of mind to reach her...

Boss Mom® Dana Malstaff on brand protection as ...

Original Boss Mom®, Dana Malstaff, shares how protecting her brand was not only an early, key business strategy but also now provides her with peace of mind to reach her...

The downsides to registering a TM...and why I think you should do it anyway (Legal Road Map® Podcast S2E23)

The downsides to registering a TM...and why I t...

Registering a trademark seems like a business no-brainer, but there are some potentially negative consequences that are important to consider before you take the plunge. Join me in this week’s...

The downsides to registering a TM...and why I t...

Registering a trademark seems like a business no-brainer, but there are some potentially negative consequences that are important to consider before you take the plunge. Join me in this week’s...