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    121 – Should You Trademark, Copyright or Patent with Todd Timmerman of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick

    121 – Should You Trademark, Copyright or Patent with Todd Timmerman of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick

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    121 – Should You Trademark, Copyright or Patent with Todd Timmerman of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick

    FromGift Biz Unwrapped

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    Length:
    33 minutes
    Released:
    Jul 31, 2017
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    Todd Timmerman is a business lawyer specializing in intellectual property protection.
    His practice spans a wide range of intellectual property and technology-related litigation and transactional matters.
    Todd assists clients in crafting sound intellectual property protection and enforcement strategies. This secures and maximizes the value of their critical intellectual property assets. He also handles trademark and copyright registration matters as well as licensing, transfer, and other business transactions.
    Todd co-chairs the firm’s Intellectual Property Law Practice Group. He is AV® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and certified as an Intellectual Property Law Specialist by the Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education. Certification is the highest level of recognition by The Florida Bar of the competency and experience of attorneys in the area of Intellectual Property Law. Todd has been recognized by Best Lawyers, Florida Super Lawyers, Florida Legal Elite, and was named by Best Lawyers as “Tampa Litigation – Intellectual Property Law Lawyer of the Year” in 2017.
    Todd’s StoryHow Todd started and became interested in law. [2:40]
    DefinitionsWhat is a trademark? [4:30]
    What is a patent? [5:14]
    What are trade secrets? [5:58]
    What is a copyright? [6:49]
    Business Building InsightsHow to protect yourself with employees and trade secrets. [9:21]
    Understand when your copyright protection begins. [10:01]
    Should you file for a formal copyright? [11:55]
    Protecting your company name. [15:18]
    Selecting your company name. [17:34]
    Next steps as a new business. [20:30]
    How to find a lawyer. [25:08]
    Understanding the significance of your intellectual property. [25:52]
    Productivity/Lifestyle ToolQ&A Desk Reference Sheet [28:19]
    Recommended Reading and Listeninghttp://www.giftbizbook.com ()
     
    Contact Links 
    http://www.slk-law.com/About-Shumaker/Offices/Tampa-FL (Website)
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-timmerman-a536822/ (LinkedIn)
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    Released:
    Jul 31, 2017
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    Have you thought about turning your hobby into a profitable small business? This podcast shows you how to do just that. Whether you want a side gig for some extra cash or to get out of your 9-5, the handmade products you make for fun can hold the key! In each episode you'll hear steps and actions to take to start and grow a profitable business. It's created specifically for the handmade product business entrepreneur; a group I lovingly call Gifters, Bakers, Crafters, and Makers. You're a fabulous unique creative person and I'm here to help you get on the right path to making your vision a reality. There's a lot out there about building a service based business, some about building a product business, but handmade is different. There are specific nuances to handmade that we cover here. Have you thought about starting a business but not sure what the first steps should be and you're afraid to do it "wrong?" Have you started your business but it's not progressing as you had envisioned? Are you confused about Etsy, Amazon Handmade and Shopify platforms? What about email marketing and Facebook or Instagram ads for attracting sales? There is so much to know it can be overwhelming and confusing. I'm your host, Sue Monhait, and I interview business owners who have been where you are. This is combined with over 30 years of experience consulting hundreds of boutique and big brands along with opening two profitable product based business of my own, I'm here to help you realize your dream. At the end of each episode, you'll walk away with new ideas, tools, or processes that you can apply immediately to get results. Decide on your business. Learn how to get started. Hear what others do to get customers and increase their sales. A great first step is to subscribe to the show. Then you'll automatically get each new episode as it releases - ready and waiting for you when it's convenient to listen. The main show becomes available on Saturday morning with a short Tips & Talk episode on Wednesday. I want you to know that you don't have to do this alone. Find more free resources over at GiftBizUnwrapped.com and if you're looking for a community of handmade makers just like you, join us over in my private Facebook Group - Gift Biz Breeze.