The downsides to registering a TM...and why I think you should do it anyway (Legal Road Map® Podcast S2E23)
Legal Road Map®: copyright, trademark and business law info for online entrepreneurs · Autumn Witt Boyd
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Show Notes
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 episode where I discuss the downsides to registering a trademark, and why I think you should do it anyway.
Listen and learn:
- Why raising your business's profile through trademark registration isn't always a good thing
- How a registered trademark helps prevent consumer confusion
- Why some trademarks can never be registered
- Why time really is of the essence in our U.S. trademark registration process
- How important it really is to work with a trusted legal advisor when registering your business's trademark
KEY TAKEAWAY: Trademark registration is a complicated process that's not for the faint of heart. But if it's a brand that's important to your business, it's worth registering your trademark.
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