Can Influencers Trademark Their Name? A Creator Guide
Kendra Stephen, Esq.The Lady Lawyer® · 9 min read
A creator signs her first licensing deal and discovers the contract treats her name like a business asset. That is a useful moment to ask who owns the brand and what rights have actually been protected.
Can influencers trademark their name? Yes, when the name identifies the source of qualifying goods or services and meets the federal registration requirements. Recognition alone does not answer the entire question.
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