I actually enjoy every single thing to do with trademarks, and that is why I insist on doing the trademark searches myself, so that I know what the result was and I can ensure that my track record remains unbroken!

By not protecting your heart creations, you are commiting brandalism and that can be very harmful to your brand. As an Empire building female entrepreneur you know how valuable your content is, so protect it.

When it comes to protecting your business’s intellectual property, it’s crucial to understand the difference between copyrights and trademarks. While both provide legal protection, they serve different purposes and are applied in distinct situations. Let's break it down and use some practical examples from the EU, US, UK, and Canada to help you decide which one is right for your business.

Copyright Disclaimer: A Safety Net?

Some creators add a copyright disclaimer to their videos, thinking it’ll protect them from infringement claims. Spoiler alert: It doesn’t. While a disclaimer might signal you’re not intentionally infringing, it doesn’t replace getting permission or licensing content.

Understanding Copyright in Different Regions

Copyright laws can vary depending on where your business operates. Here’s a breakdown of copyright protection in the US, UK, and EU...

In this article I touch on two precise aspects of how to build a luxury brand, the dynamic duo of copyrights and trademarks

Content theft is far more common than you think. Protecting your content isn't just about having a great idea — it's about ensuring that concept remains yours. Curious how? This event is for you.
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• Competitors can steal your ideas: Imagine working tirelessly to develop a unique concept, only to see someone else profit from it because you didn’t secure your rights.

From Copenhagen Uni's hallowed halls, 
She heeds the trademark siren calls, 
With deft precision, every time, 
She weaves protection, pure and prime.

In this article the top 100 trademarks from 2023 are revealed. To me this has been an eye opening exploration. Remember that there’s a very good reason why brands like these take time to have someone do their trademark applications for them

In this article Céleste endeavours to answer a few trademark related questions.
The image has her beliefstatement on it: I believe that far too many legacy builders leave their content unprotected for far too long, leaving them at risk of copycats, infringement and reputation damage and it doesn't have to be this way!

Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions. I posted it on a social media platform and decided to share it here too so if you have any trademark related questions for me, Céleste The Empress Of Trade Marks, they are answered.

Bold statement. I know. It’s true though.

In recent times we’ve seen a footballers wife submit a registration for Wagatha Cristie as a trade mark, why? To monetise it. She didn’t come up with the term in question, somebody else did. She didn’t have to be the author of it, to be able to register it as a trade mark.

This is the background story of why I am known as The Empress Of Trade Marks.

This is a historical judgement because it touches upon the trade mark protection in relation to NFTs.

There was no protection for the artist, Mason Rothschilld, despite the First Amendment which normally grants free speech.

Whew, that was a lot of trademarks! And these are just a small sample of the thousands and thousands of trademarks out there. If you're a business owner or empire builder looking to protect your brand, it's important to work with a

Say you were the one who invented a cure for something massively important. This cure would potentially turn the health of our planet up to a far better standard than ever before. Would you really want to sell that?

This is an article about the French luggage company. I write from the trademark perspective!

…She wasn't a sales person, she was a highly CREATIVE (not shouting) person, and so she and her husband found someone to sell it on their behalf….

…I do so because there is a Chinese car manufacturer, ORA, that has revealed a »new« car that is in actual fact a carbon copy, more or less….