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6 Mistakes Creatives Make That Lead To Client Conflicts (And How To Fix Them Now)
Avoid burnout, get paid on time, and build a business that actually works for you If you run a creative business, you’ve probably blamed a client (or five) for a stressful project. But here’s the...
Setting Boundaries With Clients: Powerful Scripts, Systems, and Success Strategies
Setting boundaries with clients is one of the most powerful ways to protect your energy, time, and business. If you’ve ever felt drained, disrespected, or unsure how to refuse a client request, you’re not alone...
AI & Copyright: What Creators Need to Know Right Now
AI is writing books, composing music, and designing logos. It’s also raising many legal questions. This new creative frontier is exciting, but it’s also confusing. Creatives are navigating uncertainty around ownership, contracts, and what the...
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Client Profile: The Gaslamp Killer
This month we would like to feature our client The Gaslamp Killer. We have registered multiple trademarks for “GLK” and formed his business entities. With our help, The Gaslamp Killer now has the legal infrastructure in place to protect his brand and business. We...
How “The Slants” Case Changes the Landscape for Immoral Trademarks
As originally envisioned, section 2(a) of the Lanham Act prohibits registration of scandalous, deceptive, disparaging or immoral trademarks. Last week in Matal v. Tam (a.k.a., “The Slants case”), however, the Supreme Court affirmed a lower court decision that the...
Why You Should Consider Trademark Monitoring
Securing federal trademark registration is only the beginning of the process of protecting your trademark. Once you’ve registered your mark you must maintain it, and one of the key elements of maintaining your mark is trademark monitoring. This means watching...
Seven Important Issues to Address in Your Collaboration Agreement
Collaborating with your creative colleagues can be one of the most rewarding parts of running a creative business, and thanks to technology creative collaboration has become easier than ever. However, before you and your potential partners start emailing ideas and...
