Business Origin Stories for Entrepreneurs, Coaches, and Leaders
Business Origin Stories is the podcast for leadership, life, and business. This show features coaching calls and heart-to-heart conversations with successful entrepreneurs, leaders, authors, and experts.
Join your host, Amy Schutte, a business coach and brand strategist, as she dives into ways to create stand-out brands and aligned businesses through storytelling and proven business frameworks.
At its core, Business Origin Stories is a recognition that the stories we tell are our greatest currency.
Business Origin Stories for Entrepreneurs, Coaches, and Leaders
17: Building a Bulletproof Brand with Chandler J. Esq of Lethal Legal
Why Legal Protection is Your Brand's Foundation
In this episode, founder of Lethal Legal, Chandler J. emphasizes the importance of building a solid legal foundation for your brand, comparing it to laying the groundwork for a house. Just as you wouldn't paint the walls before constructing a solid base, you should only invest in design and marketing if you secure your brand legally. A robust legal foundation ensures that your brand can withstand challenges, such as copycats or contract disputes, and allows you to scale your business confidently.
The Role of Trademarks in Brand Protection
This interview explains the critical role trademarks play in protecting your brand. Chandler highlights that trademarks are not just about names; they can include logos, slogans, and even specific brand elements like course or product names. Securing trademarks before launching protects your ideas and prevents others from capitalizing on your hard work, she shares real-life examples of businesses that faced significant losses due to inadequate legal protection, reinforcing the necessity of proactive measures.
Three to Five Must-Have Legal Protections
Chandler outlines the essential legal protections every business owner should have:
- Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: Essential for any website, these documents protect you from potential fines and legal issues.
- Client Services Agreement: Crucial for anyone working with clients, ensuring that both parties know the terms of service.
- Terms of Purchase: Vital for businesses selling digital products, protecting against chargebacks and unauthorized use of your materials.
Navigating the Trademark Process
This interview also demystifies the trademark process, explaining that it involves more than just applying. It includes a thorough clearance search to ensure the mark is strong and unique, preparing the application with strategic detail, and managing the process through to approval. She warns against using non-attorney services that might need help understanding the nuances of your brand or the legal requirements, potentially leading to costly mistakes.
- Chandler J. Esq.: Lethal Legal
- Follow Chandler on Social Media: Instagram
Your brand is your business—protect it fiercely!
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