Episode Summary:
In this episode, I dive in with my lawyer whose become a dear friend over the years. We chat about how Maria went from pursuing opera singing to becoming a lawyer, what constitutes intellectual property online, the difference between a copyright and a trademark, when to consult a lawyer when starting a business, how I got hit with a copyright infringement, how tricky using music can be on social media, her favorite essential oils and so much more!
About Maria Spear Ollis:
Maria Spear Ollis is a Nashville-based lawyer and entrepreneur. She brings peace of mind to personal brands and online businesses when it comes to IP protection, contracts, and internet law. In alignment with her goal to make the path to protecting and growing an online business understandable and low-stress, she offers flat-rate packages, a fill-in-your-legal-gaps program, and a weekly YouTube show that shares her best tips and tricks for operating an online business, legally.
When she’s not hammering away protecting a client’s brand or recording a new YouTube video, you can find her dancing with her son to the Hamilton soundtrack, cooking with her husband, concocting a new house project, or hollering at her dog to get down off of the couch.
Stay connected with Maria here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speariplaw/
Website: https://spear-ip.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5QigptZiCIvkpe-LCyzyXQ
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