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Why You Need to Trademark Your Podcast or YouTube Channel

Why You Need to Trademark Your Podcast or YouTube Channel

Update: 2025-10-17
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Host: Gordon Firemark, The Podcast Lawyer™

In this episode, Gordon breaks down why every serious podcaster and YouTuber should protect their brand name with a trademark. He explains how U.S. trademark law really works, clears up common misconceptions, and shares real-world stories of creators who lost their brands by waiting too long.

You’ll Learn:

• What trademarks protect (and what they don’t)

• How “first use” vs. “first to file” plays out in the real world

• Why creators are especially vulnerable to brand theft

• Common trademark myths debunked

• How to check if your name qualifies — and what to do next


Resources Mentioned:

•https://easylegalforpodcasters.com - Our DIY Legal Course for creators

• https://podcasttrademark.com – Secure your podcast or channel name

• https://gordonfiremark.com/levelup – Watch the FREE video sample lesson from Easy Legal for Podcasters

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Why You Need to Trademark Your Podcast or YouTube Channel

Why You Need to Trademark Your Podcast or YouTube Channel