TMBA 501: Cease and Desist
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Today's episode is unlike anything else Dan and Ian have ever recorded on this podcast.
It all started with a cease and desist letter that we received via email at the beginning of the year.
That letter was from an in-house counsel at a very large company and it alleged that The Tropical MBA Podcast was potentially infringing on their trademark.
We decided to reach out to our friend Eric Misterovich from Revision Legal. Revision Legal is a law firm that specializes in working with businesses that make money online.
Eric joins us on today's podcast to talk a little bit about intellectual property law, as well as the specific cease and desist letter that we received.
Make sure to stay tuned until the end of this episode to hear more about the ongoing nature of this situation.
Listen to this week's show and learn:
What happened when we first received the cease and desist email. (2:50)
The email that we sent in response. (8:57)
When it makes sense to register a trademark. (16:57)
Some of the unique situations Eric faces working with online businesses. (33:48)
Our most recent update on this situation. (44:33)
Mentioned in the episode:
Before the Exit - Our New Book
TMBA Masterminds
Sponsor the TMBA Podcast
The Dynamite Circle
The DC Podcast
DC BKK
Dynamite Jobs
Eric Misterovich
Revision Legal
Protecting your trademark: Revision Legal
United States Patent and Trademark Office
This week's sponsor:
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Dan & Ian