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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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Counsel for Creators® at ABA Techshow 2016
The annual American Bar Association Techshow has been the leading conference for lawyers interested in how to use technology to better practice law. This year’s conference is being held in March in Chicago and Counsel for Creators attorney Jon Tobin will be giving two...
The California Non-Compete Trap
In work with creative businesses, I have witnessed the California non-compete trap many times. Here is what I am talking about: you work for a California company and that company has you sign an employment agreement that contains a non-compete clause. A few years...
Do A Trademark Knockout Search Before You Launch
A trademark knockout search seeks out any obvious problems with your trademark. This kind of search is crucial to building your brand because it can tell you whether or not your trademark will run into problems down the road. If you can, do a trademark knockout search...
Things To Know About A Trademark Licensing Agreement
A trademark licensing agreement is a contract between the owner of the trademark (the licensor) and the person to whom the trademark owner wants to license their mark to produce something (the licensee). A trademark licensing agreement clarifies what the licensee can...
