Amplify with Jess Ekstrom 37: Do I Need a Trademark? with Michelle Murphy
Do you have a great business idea or name? You may be asking yourself, "Do I need a trademark?"
Michelle Murphy of Wilson Murphy Law and The CEO Legal Loft join us to discuss when and why you need a trademark for your big idea, and how to go about the trademark process. Listen in as she walks through a trademark search, a few legal steps to take when you're getting started, and how an attorney can help you get legal!
Something that Made Michelle Want to Quit What She Does: She felt like she was talking to no one. (2:48)
What Kept Michelle Going: Staycations (6:02)
Michelle's Mission Statement: Make legal accessible and easy to understand. (7:47)
Tips to Getting Legal When Starting a Business (12:36)
1. Research your name and make sure it isn’t taken as a trademark, then trademark it.
2. Make sure you have terms & conditions and privacy policy up on your website (include CCPA).
3. Separate your bank accounts from business and personal.
Holding a Trademark Name (18:06)
Costs and Time Investment of a Trademark (18:42)
Links
instagram.com/thetrademarkattorney_
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