how to trademark

Ever thought about protecting your brand name with a trademark, but don't have a clue where to start?

In this episode, we're chatting with Taylor Williams, a Denver-based trademark lawyer, about EVERYTHING we need to know about trademarks as entrepreneurs. 

She's dishing up all the nerdy deets on why and when to consider trademarking and navigating the application process. This episode is packed with actionable advice for any business owner thinking about trademark protection.

(my podcast editor even stopped and took notes while she was editing this episode!)

Hit Play Now to Hear:

⭐ Why trademarks are super important for your business (and how they offer nationwide protection)

⭐ Important things to consider and do before you apply for a trademark

⭐ How likely your trademark actually is to be accepted (or denied)

⭐ Tips for choosing the right trademark name and navigating the application process

⭐ Kinsey's experience trying to trademark our sister brand "Authentic AI" with Taylor's help

Connect with Taylor at denvertrademarklaw.com and @denvertrademarklaw on Instagram!

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Connect with your host Kinsey:

• Feel Good Social Website: feelgoodsocial.com
• Feel Good Social Instagram: @feelgoodsocial

Check out our sister podcast, Authentic AI for Entrepreneurs!

• Authentic AI Website: diywith.ai
• Authentic AI Instagram: @authenticaiforentrepreneurs

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Show Notes: 
Why trademark?
Who Should Trademark?
What Should You Trademark?
When Should You Trademark?
Followup on Your Registered Trademark.
Send Out Cease and Desist Letters. 
Starting Early Gives You Leverage When Registering or Fighting for Your Brand.

Contact Information: 
Daniel Lopez
lopeztrademarks@gmail.com
2016794588

 Nuzayra Haque is a virtual attorney based out of Los Angeles, California. She owns NH Legal. Nuzayra counsels U.S. and international clients on obtaining and protecting trademarks and copyrights, branding strategies, IP portfolio management, trade secrets, data protection, GDPR and U.S privacy law compliance and other commercial matters. As a creative entrepreneur and small business owner herself, Nuzayra loves working with startups and creative professionals and has represented clients in cannabis, technology, design, fashion and entertainment. One of the first attorneys to successfully obtain federal trademark protection in the cannabis industry, Nuzayra was named in the Daily Journal‘s ‘Top Women Attorneys’ for 2017. Since 2015, she has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in Southern California for intellectual property, an award made to only 2.5% of attorneys in the region. She is often featured in legal and business outlets as an expert in intellectual property, her latest interview on intellectual property rights for cannabis brands was published on Yahoo! Finance. She also recently served on the Board of Directors of the South Asian Bar Association of Southern California.  Nuzayra holds the honor of being both a California attorney and a barrister in England and Wales, having been called to the Bar at Lincoln’s Inn in London. She attended the University of Southern California’s Gould School of Law, where she was awarded the Dean’s Merit Scholarship. In the UK, she received law degrees from BPP Law School in Leeds and Northumbria University, graduating with honors, in Newcastle. During her spare time Nuzayra loves hanging out with her husband and their pet cat Kiba while entertaining friends and family. 

A few tidbits Nuzayra shared:

• Leadership skills can start in school with organizing an event or internship
• Collaboration over competition
• Can find coaches and mentors via social media, podcasts, in your university professors
• It is important to have proper systems in place long before you need them especially when you have an online business
• Take a holistic approach when looking at the bigger picture
• Think about a trademark in terms of brand identity
• Get involved with your local chamber
• Running a virtual business takes ambition and grit

Listen to the entire show for more tidbits with Nuzayra!

Connect with her at www.nhlegal.net or on FB and Instagram @iplawboutique