Legal for Course Creators: Trademark your Course? (Legal Road Map® Podcast S4E106)

Learn when you absolutely SHOULD register a trademark for your online course name and when you can likely wait.

In this episode we'll cover:

  • How to decide if now is the time to register your trademark
  • How trademark law is really designed to protect consumers (as well as your business)
  • The downsides of relying on common law trademark rights
  • What enforcing your trademark rights really looks like in your business
  • How a registered trademark can increase your business's value when it comes to sell your business or license your course, method, or process
  • When you may NOT want or need to register your trademark

Key takeaway: A registered trademark is the best way to shut down a copycat, but there are some important questions to ask yourself to make sure it's the right time for your business.

Resources: 

Episode 99 of the Legal Road Map® podcast - Copyrights: www.awbfirm.com/podcast99

Episode 104 of the Legal Road Map® podcast - Choosing a Good Course Name: www.awbfirm.com/podcast104

This podcast is information, not legal advice specific to your situation.

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