Today's episode was inspired by Jet Li: it is a reminder to review who owns what. When it comes to things like your music, your name, and even your images, it's important to know (and not just assume) who owns what, especially if you have licensing/distribution deals, work in a band or partnership, and are actively touring.
Resources:
Why Jet Li Turned Down the Matrix (article)
Episode #111: How to Get a Registered Trademark
Episode #46: Protecting Your Music Through Copyright Registration
Episode #24: Every Musician Needs an Intraband Agreement
Need an attorney to help you through this all? Try Ron Coleman, he's the best.
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#305 - Getting Unstuck
#304 - Recap: Being Proactive About Being Reactive
#303 - The Nashville Round: How You Can Make Your Shows Remarkable
#302 - The Buy One Get One Strategy
#301 - When Airlines Break Your Stuff
#300 - How to Get People to Respond to Your Email
#299 - How to Promote Out of Town Shows
#298 - Getting a Logo or Artwork for Your Band
#297 - Travel Rewards for Touring Musicians
#296 - Weekly Recap: The Secret Weapon to Success
#295 - How to Dominate a Niche Market pt. 5: Always Give Value
#294 - How to Dominate a Niche Market pt 4: How to Find Your Niche
#293 - How to Dominate a Niche Market pt 3: What if Your Audience is Too Small?
#292 - How to Dominate a Niche Market pt 2: Smallest Viable Audience
#291 - How to Dominate a Niche Market pt 1: Find a Need
#290 - Terry Crews on Mastering Self-Discipline
#289 - What Successful Artists Do With Their Free Time
#288 - How to Survive Touring in Severe Weather
#286 - Interview: Michael Beinhorn, Producer behind Soundgarden, Ozzy Osbourne, Marilyn Manson, and more
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