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Is Your Podcast Merch Going To Get You Sued? (Trademark Trouble Explained)
Episode 156
Published 6 months ago
Description
Selling merch can be an exciting way to grow your podcast brand—but it can also land you in legal hot water. In this episode of Legit Podcast Pro, Gordon Firemark, The Podcast Lawyer™, explains why your podcast logo on a hoodie isn’t as simple as it looks.
You’ll learn:
- Why podcast merch creates trademark risks in new product categories
- Common mistakes podcasters make with branding and logos
- How to run a quick trademark check before launching merch
- What steps to take if you get a cease-and-desist
- How to protect your brand so you can expand confidently
Protect your podcast brand before it’s too late.
Links & Resources:
- Protect your podcast trademark: http://podcasttrademark.com
- Free sample lesson from Easy Legal for Podcasters: https://gordonfiremark.com/levelup
- Podcast legal forms & templates: https://podcastlawforms.com