Midnight Market with Kira Dinnen and Special Guest Gordon Firemark

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Join host Kier Denine, CEO of DNA Today, and co-host Benny from iShook, as they sit down with the renowned "Podcast Lawyer" TM, Gordon Firemark. Learn about the essential steps to trademarking, protecting your brand, and navigating the legal landscape of digital media. Gordon's three decades of experience in entertainment law and his role as an advisor to creatives make him the perfect guide for podcasters and YouTubers looking to protect their content and elevate their brand.

This episode is packed with invaluable insights on:
- The importance of trademarking for entrepreneurs at any level
- Differences between trademarks, copyrights, and patents
- Practical steps for registering and enforcing your trademarks

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#entrepreneurtips #podcasting #successstories #sidehustle #brandrecognition chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:34 - Introducing Gordon Firemark
2:57 - What is a Trademark
6:06 - Who Should Be Trademarking
10:00 - How to Protect Merch
13:51 - Cost of Registering a Trademark
17:58 - Trademarking Colors and Sounds
21:00 - Interesting Trademark Cases
22:54 - Common Trademark Mistakes
25:45 - Trademark Scams
28:40 - What to Look for in a Brand Deal
31:30 - How Much Detail Should Be in a Contract
35:30 - How to Enforce a Trademark
39:00 - How to Protect Your Brand
43:14 - Importance of a Trademark
44:53 - Username Trademarks
48:00 - Other Podcasts and Where to Find Gordon
53:27 - OUTRO