You pour your heart and soul into creating captivating content, connecting with your audience, and building a loyal following. But have you ever stopped to think about how to safeguard your brand, your podcast's identity, from potential threats or conflicts? Attorney Kelli Jones has helped numerous creators, entrepreneurs, and innovators protect their brands and intellectual property, and she's here to provide us with invaluable insights on mastering brand protection through trademarks, specifically tailored to the needs and challenges we face as digital entrepreneurs in 2023. Whether you're a seasoned podcaster looking to reinforce your brand's foundation or an aspiring creator eager to launch your show with confidence, this episode is for you.

We dive deep into what trademarks are, why they matter, and how you can leverage them to secure your podcast's unique identity in a competitive landscape. We explore the process of registering a trademark, the potential consequences of overlooking this critical step, and even how to handle infringement issues if they arise.

Kelli Jones is a virtual lawyer for entrepreneurs and small business owners, focusing primarily on trademarks and contracts. Her goal is to help make the legal side a little less boring and to encourage proactive legal protection to save her clients money, time, and stress.

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