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As teacher authors, most of us are ‘accidental entrepreneurs’ and did not have any experience in business before creating our TPT stores. That’s why we are always learning about how we can not only scale our business, but also protect it.
Today we’re delving into arguably one of the most important things that we should have an understanding of: copyright & trademark for TPT sellers. You’ll hear all about how to navigate the world of intellectual property so that you have the tools to protect your TPT business and avoid issues down the road.
Disclaimer: I am not an attorney and this episode is not legal advice. Instead, I am sharing information drawn from my own research and experiences as a TPT seller based in the United States.
02:40 - Defining copyright & trademark for TPT sellers
06:26 - What to know about copyright and trademark infringement
08:33 - The major law that affects us as TPT sellers
12:44 - How we can protect our own businesses so that we’re not infringing on resources
Resources:
- US Copyright Office
- US Patent & Trademark Office
- USPTO Trademark Database Search
- List of companies who've submitted their terms of use to TPT
- Specific copyright notice from Warner Brothers about Harry Potter, DC Comics, etc.
- Follow me on Instagram @kristendoyle.co
- Join my private Facebook community: TPT and Website Savvy
- Rate & review The Savvy Teacher Seller on Apple Podcasts
Show Notes: https://kristendoyle.co/episode62
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