Just Wanna Trademark for Makers: A Creative's Legal Guide to Getting & Using Your Trademark

Creatives, it's time to secure those trademarks! Securing a trademark can be complicated, time-consuming, costly, and all too often unsuccessful. The resources currently on the market are not aimed at creative professionals, leaving them guessing at critical information or wrangling with examples without relatable context. Just Wanna Trademark for Makers offers easy-to-understand legal information created specifically for creative entrepreneurs and professionals. Going beyond the quilt-focused first edition, this newly revised book has updated information, new examples, and cases that show all creative entrepreneurs how to navigate the process of securing a trademark. Made for makers! All the legal information is broken down with clear examples so you can proceed confidently.Get expert insight to protect your work and avoid legal pitfalls from experts that understand the art and craft world.Learn from real-world examples represented by a wide range of arts and crafts, including quilting, candlemaking, cosplay, writing, woodworking, music, museums, and much more.

Author: Sidne K. Gard, Elizabeth Townsend Gard
Publisher: C&T Publishing
Published: 09/25/2023
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
ISBN: 9781644034309

About the Author
Elizabeth Townsend Gard is the John E. Koener Endowed Professor of Law at Tulane University Law School and an avid quilter since childhood. She lives in New Orleans, LA. Sidne K. Gard is a Distinguished Scholar undergraduate at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and Managing Editor of Fnewsmagazine. They focus on the translation of legal concepts for artists, quilters and crafters. They live in Chicago, IL. Together, Elizabeth and Sidne started Just Wanna Quilt, which has expanded to crafts and art as well. Listen to the podcast and learn more at justwannaquilt.com.