Legal Blog for Entrepreneurs

Answers to your biggest legal questions about running and scaling an online business.

Practical, approachable legal advice to help you scale your business faster, with more confidence.

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Copyrights, trademarks, and patents- oh my! (Facebook Live 8)

Copyrights, trademarks, and patents- oh my! (Fa...

Learn about the three main types of Intellectual Property (IP) for your creative business - copyrights, trademarks, and patents - plus a bonus, trade secrets. 

Copyrights, trademarks, and patents- oh my! (Fa...

Learn about the three main types of Intellectual Property (IP) for your creative business - copyrights, trademarks, and patents - plus a bonus, trade secrets. 

Choosing a great business name that doesn't violate anyone else's (Facebook Live 6)

Choosing a great business name that doesn't vio...

How to choose a great business or product name that will add value to your brand (hint: more fanciful, less descriptive) AND how to search before you decide on a...

Choosing a great business name that doesn't vio...

How to choose a great business or product name that will add value to your brand (hint: more fanciful, less descriptive) AND how to search before you decide on a...

How to use other people's stuff legally (Facebook Live 4)

How to use other people's stuff legally (Facebo...

Learn how to use other people's stuff legally on your website, social media, or blog.

How to use other people's stuff legally (Facebo...

Learn how to use other people's stuff legally on your website, social media, or blog.

Is it expensive to file a trademark application? (Facebook Live 3)

Is it expensive to file a trademark application...

Is it expensive to file a US federal (nationwide) trademark application? I answer this question and talk about when it makes sense to register your trademark with the US Patent &...

Is it expensive to file a trademark application...

Is it expensive to file a US federal (nationwide) trademark application? I answer this question and talk about when it makes sense to register your trademark with the US Patent &...

Dealing with copycats in your creative business (Facebook Live 2)

Dealing with copycats in your creative business...

Are you dealing with COPYCATS in your creative business? I outline five steps for how to deal with people stealing your copyrighted or trademarked content.

Dealing with copycats in your creative business...

Are you dealing with COPYCATS in your creative business? I outline five steps for how to deal with people stealing your copyrighted or trademarked content.