The last thing that your small business needs is to get involved in the thick of things with legal technicalities. When it comes to trademark and copyright for small businesses, what you don’t know about the law can hurt you and your company. As a small business, we understand the importance of playing by the books while thinking outside the box.

You can have this beautifully designed logo only to realize that someone else has already designed it and claimed it as their own with the very well known trademark symbol, the R with a circle around it. The same could be true if you see a copyright symbol, the C with a circle around it. It’s important to respect others’ intellectual property and designs, just like it is equally important to protect yours.

We have put together this very helpful infographic on the basics of trademarks and copyrights to get you started! Our trademark and copyright for small businesses guide will help you navigate the legalities of protecting the fundamental aspect of branding. From managing, to marketing and running your business, the last thing you want to do is wear yourself out on understanding the technicalities of trademark and copyright law.

This freebie was designed to help you understand the ins and outs of trademark and copyright legalities to help you better protect your intellectual properties and designs. If you’re looking for other ways to grow your business, we can help! At South Street & Co., we specialize in SEO, social media, blogging, email marketing, product photography, design, coaching, and more. Schedule a free, 30-minute consultation to go over your marketing goals and let us know what you’re looking for out of an agency. With over five years of experience helping our clients grow their online reach, we’re confident we can help your business meet its fullest potential. Let’s get started!