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5 Fixable Mindset Mistakes Creative Entrepreneurs Make That Kill Their Businesses
What if you could completely sidestep the biggest mindset mistakes that destroy many creative businesses? We’ve been lawyers for creative entrepreneurs for over a decade and have seen inside hundreds of innovative businesses. Our team...
Copyright Strategy Guide for Creatives [Updated 2024]
We wrote this copyright strategy guide for creatives who want to supercharge their creative business by understanding copyright law. Every creative is in the copyright game, but too many don’t know the basics of copyright...
Production Company Master Guide
Creatives involved in film, television, and video game production have long used production companies to build a brand, protect their assets, and work on more significant projects. In this master guide, we explore how any...
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California Laws Taking Effect in 2022
California laws taking effect in 2022 impact creative business owners of all sizes. Below, we talk about the significant law changes impacting the types of businesses we serve. On September 9, 1850, the United States promised greatness when California joined the Union...
What Is A Surname Refusal?
Have you recently received an Office Action denying your mark based on a surname refusal? Are you planning on applying for a trademark with your last name as part of the mark? In either case, you should first understand the potential pitfalls of attempting to register...
Trademark Office Action Response Cheatsheet [Updated 2021]
This Trademark Office Action Response Cheatsheet helps you get back on track. The United States Patent & Trademark Office (the USPTO) issues trademark Office Actions when they find a problem with a trademark application. If you received a trademark Office Action,...
Creative Business Owner’s Guide to Trademarks
As a creative business owner, you may have wondered if you need a trademark. What exactly are trademarks? Will a trademark protect your brand? Should you register for trademark protection? How can you start the trademark process? We answer those questions in this...