Why should I register a trademark anyway (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E68)
Legal Road Map®: copyright, trademark and business law info for online entrepreneurs · Autumn Witt Boyd
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Show Notes
We talk a lot about trademarks on the podcast, but you may still be wondering why you would ever need to register a trademark in your business.
While it may seem like a hassle, registering a trademark is one of the most valuable protections you can put in place in your business.
In this episode I cover:
- The types of things that can be protected by a trademark
- How a trademark can set you up for success if you ever decide to expand into other states
- How a registered trademark can save you time and hassle if you ever have to file a lawsuit around your trademark
- The advantage to registering your trademark if you do business abroad
- How a trademark can help prevent counterfeiting
- The value a registered trademark can add to your business if you ever look to sell or take on investment
- How registering your trademark shows competitors you mean business
Key takeaway: If you're committed to protecting your business for the long haul, a trademark registration should be on your list for 2019.
Additional resources:
Legal Road Map® episode 5: www.awbfirm.com/podcast5
Legal Road Map® episode 6: www.awbfirm.com/podcast6
5-minute IP audit: www.awbfirm.com/podcast
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