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Welcome to another episode of the TCIL C-Suite Legal Lounge™ Podcast, where visionary entrepreneurs learn how to protect their brilliance, lead with clarity, and grow their businesses confidently. In today’s episode, the last in the Featured and Fully protected mini-series, host and intellectual property attorney Tonia Fisher dives deeper into a crucial topic for any thought leader or expert making their mark in the public eye: how to use public appearances to boost your brand—without accidentally giving away your intellectual property.
From speaking on panels and teaching inside group programs to appearing in summits or online features, Tonia breaks down exactly what counts as your IP (it’s more than you might think!) and why protecting it matters—even when you’re not getting paid for your appearance. You’ll get four actionable strategies to safeguard your content, set clear boundaries, and ensure your voice remains both powerful and proprietary.
Listen in to discover how to show up boldly, say yes to growth opportunities, and keep your brand equity intact. Plus, don’t miss the practical legal tips, must-have contract clauses, and free checklist downloads Tonia shares to make this process easier than ever.
Whether you’re mapping out your speaking strategy or growing your guest features, this episode arms you with the knowledge to lead and protect what you bring to the table. Let’s lock down your legal—together.
✨ DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE
- Why it's important for entrepreneurs to protect their intellectual property when making public appearances
- Some common misconceptions about what counts as intellectual property (IP) during public appearances
- Four ways to protect your IP when making public appearances
You’re not just a guest—you’re a brand. And protecting that brand? It’s non-negotiable.
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Hosted by IP attorney and brand protection strategist Tonia Fisher, the C-Suite Legal Lounge isn’t just about legal tips—it’s a movement for visionary entrepreneurs building businesses rooted in connection, culture, and community. We talk trademarks, contracts, content rights, compliance, AI, and the kind of CEO-level clarity that locks in your brilliance, protects your platform and space, and honors the rhythm you’ve built. Because the “C” in C-Suite? It stands for more than CEO. It stands for Cultivate, Clarity, Community—and the confidence to trailblaze on your own terms.
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