#308: Why You Need a Trademark with Andrei Mincov Success In Mind; Motivation, Mindset, and Success for Entrepreneurs

This week I'm joined by Andrei Mincov for a deep dive into trademarks and intellectual property. Andrei Mincov, founder and CEO of Trademark Factory, shares why trademrarking is important, how to trademark your name, and how trademarking works. Learn the difference between trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets, and discover actionable steps to effectively protect your brand assets.
You'll learn: - How trademarking works- Why to trademark your brand- What you can and cannot trademark
- The difference between a trademark and copyright
- The critical difference between TM (trademark) and the R (registered) symbols.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, or brand strategist, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you establish and protect your brand. Don't miss out—hit play to learn how to navigate the complex world of trademarks and build a robust, legally-protected brand.
Connect with Andrei and Trademark Factory:
https://trademarkfactory.com/
https://youtube.com/trademarkfactory
https://instagram.com/trademarkfactory
Connect with Teri:
www.teriholland.ca
www.instagram.com/theteriholland
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Chapters: 
00:00:00 Introduction to Andrei Mincov
00:08:21 What should you trademark?
00:14:48 What can you trademark?
00:20:01 The trademark process
00:21:55 Legal action for infringement on a trademark
00:25:26 Andrei's story
00:32:44 Flat fee trademark registration
00:35:23 Trademark vs. Copyright
00:39:12 What is a patent?
00:43:43 Protecting trade secrets
00:46:41 Contracts, licensing agreements and assignment agreements
00:49:40 What's the difference between the TM symbol and the R in a circle symbol?
00:54:42 How to differentiate your brand
01:01:13 Rapid Fire Questions
01:06:58 Connect with Andrei 
01:09:33 Conclusion