Crash Course in Creative Law, Part 5:  Did you know you can trademark a hashtag? In part V, creative lawyer Angie Turner will discuss when it’s appropriate to file for trademark protection, what exactly is covered, and how to recognize infringement.

There’s a reason you became a designer, and it probably didn’t have anything to do with legalese. You’re an expert in color, fabric, floor plans and furniture schemes, not intellectual property and trademark protection. If you’re already confused, don’t fret. Angie Avard Turner, an actual lawyer for creative business owners who also owned a seven-figure wholesale company and is married to a designer, is here to be your legal sherpa. In this multi-part series, Angie will take you on a deep dive that runs through the most frequent issues designers face, like when you really ought to seek legal advice and how to choose the right attorney. Clients can be difficult enough, and legal troubles shouldn’t slow you down.

In this course, you will learn:
- When you should file for trademark protection
- The rights you have as a trademark owner
- How to prevent infringement (and how to avoid infringing)
- How hashtags are affected by trademark law
- How trade dress, a little known area of trademark law, could benefit designers

After this class, you will have:
- A thorough understanding of trademark law as it applies to desig
- A list of best practices to protect your brand

Additional Information
This webinar is conducted through AdobeConnect. All you need to join is reliable internet access and computer speakers with good volume. Instructions on how to join will be sent out the night before and morning of the webinar.

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