Protecting Yourself as a Content Creator

Create an original brand and protect your intellectual property portfolio.

Introduction

• Protecting your intellectual property as a creator
• Legal disclaimer

1. Protecting Your Brand Online

• How trademark law applies to your content
• Choose a brand name that won't get you sued
• Choose a brand name that you can own via trademark protection
• Take steps to protect your trademark rights online

2. Protecting Your Content Online

• How copyright law applies to your content
• Create online content that you can copyright
• Understand when you do, and don’t, own copyrights in your content
• Taking steps to protect your copyright rights online

3. Protecting Your Secrets and Business Information Online

• How trade secret law applies to your business strategies
• Identifying your trade secrets
• Protecting your email lists and text lists with trade secret

4. Considerations When Hiring a Lawyer

• Know when and how to hire a lawyer

Conclusion

• Protect yourself as a content creator