Got an alarming email about someone else trying to trademark your business name?

In this episode, Charly digs deep into one such message, investigating whether it’s legit or just another clever scam targeting small business owners.

Learn how to spot the red flags, protect your brand, and avoid wasting money on unnecessary legal services.

📌 In this episode, Charly shares:

✅ How scammers mimic legal firms to pressure business owners

✅ What a legitimate trademark request should look like

✅ The right way to check your trademark status via IP Australia

✅ Common scare tactics and misleading info used in these emails

🛡️ Don't fall for fear-based tricks — take control and verify everything yourself.

🔗 Use IP Australia’s official trademark tools: https://ipaustralia.gov.au

🔗Join my locals community and strike up a conversation about the topic

About the Author Charly Leetham

Charly Leetham has been in technology for over 40 years - from earning her amateur radio license at 13 to founding and running Ask Charly Leetham, a digital services business serving small businesses worldwide. After losing $1 million in a franchise failure, she rebuilt from scratch and has kept her business running for nearly two decades through skill, systems, and relentless practicality.

She hosts the podcast Rise and Shine - Your Business Tech Boost with Charly Leetham and speaks about what it actually takes to build businesses that work and last - not just look good on paper.

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