45. When to Trademark Your Wellness Brand with Sarah Waldbuesser
Ever get a little nervous that someone might swoop in and grab your perfect program name or copy your hard-earned brand? You’re not alone! For health and fitness professionals building authority online—whether you’re a nutritionist, fitness coach, or wellness pro—the legal side of branding (trademarks and copyrights) can feel confusing and intimidating, but it’s absolutely essential if you want to stand out and protect everything you’ve built.This episode is all about trademarks, copyrights, and what every dietitian, wellness coach, or fitness professional really needs to know before investing big time (and dollars!) in your next podcast, signature program, or killer new brand. I sat down with trademark attorney Sarah Waldbuesser to get real about protecting your content, figuring out when to trademark, and how to avoid a last-minute gut punch if you ever get a cease-and-desist letter.→ Sarah's Website: https://destinationlegal.com/ → Get your Rebrand Checklist: https://www.jesscreatives.com/rebrand-checklist/→ Take the "Squiggle or Square" quiz: https://www.jesscreatives.com/quiz→ Ready to transform your brand? Visit: https://www.jesscreatives.com/rebrandKey Takeaways:Protect your expertise by registering trademarks for signature courses, podcasts, and business names—before someone else does.Save yourself from brand headaches by knowing the difference between copyright (content) and trademark (names, programs, logos), and how each one actually works for coaches.Stop second-guessing and do your due diligence before launching anything new—run those essential checks to safeguard your brand and avoid messy rebrands down the road.nutrition branding, fitness branding, health and wellness marketing, authority positioning, fitness coach marketing, nutritionist branding, rebranding for health professionals, wellness business growthThis podcast is for nutritionists, fitness coaches, and wellness professionals looking to build authority and grow their business online.