This episode of "Securing Your Brand" delves into trademarks, copyrights, and intellectual property with Holly McFaul and Melissa Jetta from SecureMark Legal. The discussion covers the main types of intellectual property law - patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade dress, and trade secrets - and their respective protections. Patents safeguard designs and inventions; trademarks protect business identifiers like names and logos; copyrights cover creative works in tangible form; trade dress pertains to product design; and trade secrets safeguard confidential information. The episode clarifies the critical distinctions between patents and trademarks, highlighting their unique roles in intellectual property protection. Timestamps: [00:02:26] Trademarks vs. Patents. [00:05:37] Trade dress in commerce. [00:09:45] Trademark expansion complexities. [00:11:53] Trade secrets vs intellectual property. [00:16:22] Intellectual property legal cases. [00:17:29] Importance of protecting intellectual property About The Show Welcome to Securing Your Brand, the podcast where Holly McFall and Melissa Jeda from SecureMark Legal dive into the world of trademarks, copyrights, and intellectual property. Hosted by Matt Sky, each episode unpacks the complexities of IP law, offering insights and guidance to help you protect your brand and creative works. .