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. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: FTC Disclosures 101 for Social Media Influencers: https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/resources/disclosures-101-social-media-influencers CONNECT FURTHER WITH GUEST: Website: https://www.kellijoneslaw.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyerkelli_ CONNECT FURTHER WITH ANGIE: PODCAST: https://podfluencersociety.com SOCIAL MEDIA: https://beacons.ai/theactualangie/socialmedia MORE RESOURCES: https://podfluencerbrands.com CONTACT: https://www.podfluencersociety.com/contact ADVERTISE ON THE SHOW: [email protected] SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podfluencer/membership SHOW LINKS MENTIONED: https://beacons.ai/theactualangie/podcastlinks PRESENTING SPONSOR: This episode of Podfluencer Society is presented by Beacons, the all-in-one link in bio and creator business platform used by 2M+ creators. Get two months FREE of Link-In-Bio Pro: https://beacons.ai/signup?c=theactualangie EPISODE CREDITS: Podcast Logo: Abby Murdock Podcast Cover Photography: April Bowers Creative Intro Music: "Trap Club" by Paul Velchev DISCLAIMERS: The views and opinions expressed in each episode are those of the individual contributors and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast host and team or the owner of this Intellectual Property. This podcast is not an authority of legal advice, and listeners are encouraged to seek professional counsel with regard to their brand, business, and otherwise. We all hope you enjoy and find value in each episode. Many of the product and service promotions in each episode are under the negotiated terms of affiliate or sponsorship agreements. If a link is clicked and a purchase is made, an affiliate commission may be received. However, we recommend products or services that we personally endorse and believe may be beneficial to others. This information is disclosed in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."