How to Protect Your Business Name With a Trademark
From The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast · 22:17
Show by John Jantsch
Protecting your business name starts with understanding trademark rights, registration, and the risks of building a brand without proper legal clearance. Trademark attorney Natalie Nguyen, founder of Pro Legal, joins John Jantsch to explain why forming an LLC or securing a domain doesn't guarantee trademark protection, how to research a business name before launching, and why a trademark strategy should support your long-term business goals. From USPTO searches and trademark registration to infringement and enforcement, discover what entrepreneurs and small business owners should know to protect their brand and avoid expensive legal disputes. 00:00 What Happens When Your Brand Name Is Taken 05:04 Why an LLC and Domain Don't Protect Your Name 06:04 How to Search for Trademark Conflicts 08:11 How to Protect a Brand You Already Launched 11:20 The Risks of Cheap Trademark Filing Services 16:03 How Trademark Use and Ownership Are Proven 18:06 TM vs. ® and Protecting Your Trademark Rate, Review, & Follow If you liked this episode, please rate and review the show. Let us know what you loved most about the episode. Struggling with strategy? Unlock your free AI-powered prompts now and start building a winning strategy today! 👉 Get Your Free Prompts: https://dtm.world/freeprompts
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