EP# 201 - Unlocking Brand Protection: Holly McFall and Melissa Jeda’s Journey with SecureMark Legal

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Unlock the secrets to safeguarding your startup's most valuable asset—its brand. Join us for an enlightening conversation with Holly McFall and Melissa Jeda, the inspiring founding partners of SecureMark Legal. Discover the essential steps every entrepreneur must take to ensure brand ownership and protection, and learn why simply having a URL or business certificate isn’t enough. Holly and Melissa share their transformation from bankruptcy litigators to champions of business development, revealing how a federal trademark is crucial for securing your brand’s identity and assets.
Get ready to unravel the complexities of trademark protection with insights on filing an intent-to-use application with the USPTO. Holly and Melissa delve into why clearing a name before use is a must to avoid expensive rebranding or legal battles. They also distinguish between genuine trademark registration and domain squatting, shedding light on their flat-rate firm approach designed to make legal support accessible. As they share their journey to Southwest Florida and their quest for work-life harmony, you'll gain actionable advice to shield your business from common setbacks and steer it towards sustainable growth.
SecureMark Legal
Holly McFall and Melissa Jeda
5278 Golden Gate Pkwy Ste 2
Naples, FL 34116
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1. Protecting Your Business (00:00:00)

2. Trademark Protection and Legal Advice (00:07:54)