Brian T. Edmondson, Esq. 
Picture this: you wake up to an email from the FTC. One of your affiliates has been making wild income claims you never approved. According to regulators, you’re responsible for every word they wrote – even though you had no idea they existed. This nightmare scenario plays out more often than you’d think, which is …
In the digital age, YouTube channels are platforms for creativity and budding businesses. As you aim to professionalize your channel, the question arises: “Do You Need an LLC for a YouTube Channel?” This decision hinges on several factors, including legal protection, tax implications, and the scale of your operations. Forming an LLC—a Limited Liability Company—can …
Deciding on the proper business structure for your blog often leads to the question: Do You Need an LLC for a Blog? Understanding what an LLC is and how it functions becomes crucial in this context. An LLC, or limited liability company, combines the limited liability protection of a corporation with the pass-through taxation of …
Hey there, content creators! Let’s talk about something that confuses a lot of people in the online business world: the difference between trademarks and copyrights. I’ve been on both sides of this – as a lawyer helping people protect their intellectual property, and as a content creator protecting my own work. Let me break it …
When you start a business or create a new product, one of the first things you should consider is protecting your brand. That’s where trademarking comes into play. A trademark is like a guard that keeps your brand safe from misuse or theft by others. At a minimum, it will cost $250 to register a …
There are many reasons a trademark will get rejected, however, the most common reasons include lack of distinctiveness, likelihood of confusion, merely descriptive, and/or they are generic. Understanding why trademarks get rejected is crucial for any business aiming to protect its brand identity. A trademark is a unique symbol, word, or phrase that identifies and …
Got a killer brand name? A logo that’s turning heads? Maybe a catchphrase that’s about to go viral? Awesome! But here’s the million-dollar question: How long can you keep that trademark magic working for you? In a nutshell, your trademark could potentially last forever! But there are a lot of things that could go wrong …
It’s hard to believe. But the modern-day Walt Disney Company, with its theme parks around the world, multiple billion-dollar movie franchises like Marvel and Star Wars, animation studios, streaming channels, TV networks, and any number of other divisions, all started with a simple black-and-white cartoon. It’s called Steamboat Willie, and it features an early version …
Just the other day, there was some interesting legal news regarding artificial intelligence and the law. OpenAI, the company behind the AI software Chat GPT, announced that this “chatbot” was able to pass the bar exam. And, not only that, it was in the top 10% based on its score. No word yet if ChatGPT …
As a content creator, influencer, YouTuber, or Instagram star, your posts are the lifeblood of your business. That’s where you reach your audience and create the compelling content that will grow your views and number of followers so you can monetize your channel. And sponsored posts also bring in revenue and other rewards. In short, …