Aren’t sure if you need a DBA for your business? Don’t worry — we’ve got you covered! In this video, business and intellectual property attorney Yasmine Salem Hamdan breaks down what a DBA is and how to tell if you need it for your business.

She also explains why DBA registration is important in order to add an extra layer of protection for you and your business.

Chapters:

00:23 What is a DBA?

00:47 What You Need to Understand

01:44 01. Consider Your Local Jurisdiction's Requirements

02:14 02. Consider Banking or Finance Related Issues

02:29 03. Consider Your Marketing & Branding Activities

03:15 04. Consider Your Contractual Obligations

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Here to learn more about fair use and what it means for you? Stick around as we break down fair use and how it can affect content creation and your business. We give helpful tips to keep you and your content safe while sharing ways to help avoid potential infringement.

Chapters:

00:34 What is Fair Use?

01:46 01. The Purpose & Character of the Use

02:55 02. The Nature of the Copyrighted Work

03:27 03. The Amount & Substantiality of the Portion Used

04:31 04. The Effect on the Market for the Original Work

06:51 Best Practices When Navigating Fair Use

08:05 Summary

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Don’t know what these: ® © ™ mean? In this video, we explain what trademark and copyright symbols mean and how to use them. We also break down when to use these symbols and why they’re important in protecting your written, visual, and audio works of art.

Chapters:

00:27 Understanding the Difference Between Symbols

00:37 Trademark Symbols

00:44 The ™ Symbol

01:28 The ® Symbol

01:51 The © Symbol

02:46 Step #1: Audit Your Materials

02:58 Step #2: Educate Your Team

03:05 Step #3: Stay Up to Date

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Be featured on the show!

ASK your own question via #AskYaz, a business advice column-style segment addressing YOUR business questions!

SHARE your silly (or awkward) business story on Business Bloopers, a segment featuring amusing, unexpected, and sometimes painful client & business situations!

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Disclaimer (because, duh): The information presented in this podcast and on any affiliated platforms are for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Consuming this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice pertaining to your particular situation, you should consult directly one-on-one with an attorney.

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