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How to Protect your Recipes, Menus and Intellectual Property

31/7/2014

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Ever worried that someone is copying your ideas without permission? Recipes, menus, designs – even your name.

When people see that you’re successful, it won’t take long for them to borrow your ‘intellectual property’ – a quick Google search usually gives them most of what they’re after!

In this interview I'm interviewed by Ken Burgin from Profitable Hospitality about intellectual property. We discuss trademarks, business names and logos, customer lists, ‘trade secrets’, photographs and of course menus and recipes. There’s a lot of protection you can take advantage of if you take the right steps – first you need to understand the terms and concepts.

Hop on over to the Profitable Hospitality Podcast to have a listen or download the podcast from iTunes via your favourite Podcatcher application (app).

Below are some useful links that I mention during the  podcast:

IP Australia
http://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/

The Australian Government agency that administers Intellectual Property (IP)  rights on Trademarks and other IP such as Patents, Designs and Plant  Bleeder's Rights.

Australian Copyright Council
http://www.copyright.org.au/

If you search on 'recipes' in the search box the search result will be an  information sheet called 'Recipes: Legal Protection', a great resource for Cafes and Chefs.

Arts Law Centre of Australia
http://www.artslaw.com.au/

A photographer's release form (sample agreement) can be purchased and downloaded for $75AUD. Note: there are many online document supply companies around the world where similar forms can be purchased and downloaded. Choose the company and forms relevant to your country.

United States Patent and Trademark Office:
http://www.uspto.gov/

The U.S. Copyright Office:
www.copyright.gov

The office of public record for copyright registration and deposit of copyright material:

For assistance with protecting your Brand, applying for a Trademark in Australia or IP Strategies and business planning please contact me through the Contact Form on this website.

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Interview with Kim Edwards

26/5/2014

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I had the great pleasure of interviewing Kim Edwards, a winner of several prestigious business awards and co-founder of the international language school SEA Academy.  In this revealing interview Kim shares about her business journey from her parents dining room table to creating an international language school and multi-franchise operation and on to selling the business and working in Saudi Arabia.

- Kim Edwards business woman and educator.
- From her parents dining room table to an international multi-franchise business operation.
- Working in Saudi Arabia.
- Moving from a marketing mentality to a branding strategy - why, and the results.
- How, for many people, learning to speak English changes their life.
- Building your team.
- Why we sold SEA Academy.
- From Nauru to Saudi Arabia.
- An amazing working life in Saudi Arabia.
- Opportunities to visit, work or do business in Saudi Arabia.
- Export opportunities for Australian businesses.

Thank you for listening to Kim’s journey. Please connect with me and share this recording of Kim’s story with your friends.

Useful Links:
DFAT.gov.au
http://www.dfat.gov.au/geo/fs/saud.pdf

Lonely Planet info:
“Once a mud brick waystation along desert trading routes, Riyadh is now one of the wealthiest cities in the world. The country’s political, financial and administrative capital is also a city with a fascinating subtext. Nowhere are the contradictions of modern Saudi more evident than in Riyadh. Seen from afar, soaring, sparkling, stunning modern towers rise above the dusty desert and shiny 4WDs throng modern highways. Up close, Riyadh is conservative, cautious and sober (certainly compared to Jeddah). This sometimes jarring, always intriguing mix is combined with fine hotels and restaurants and some excellent sights”.

Read more:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/saudi-arabia/riyadh#ixzz30uCGRQaM

Saudi Arabia government website:
http://www.saudi.gov.sa/wps/portal/yesserRoot/home
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Lessons in business from the Phantom

28/4/2014

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When I was young I grew up with the comic book series of the Phantom (among others) and I was reminded today that there are a lot of lessons we, as business owners, can learn from the Phantom comic strip series.

While I wouldn’t necessarily advocate wearing a bright purple one piece outfit in public (I think these days they’re called ‘onesies’) we can all learn something from the Phantom.

1. Have superpowers. 

While the Phantom didn't actually have superpowers the perception was that he did which influenced many far and wide, he became known as ‘the ghost who walks’ or ‘the man you cannot die’.

No need to go to go the same extremes but work on becoming a thought leader in your industry or as some might put it a key person of influence, become known as the ‘go to person’ to solve problems and answer questions.

Let other people talk about your seemingly ‘secret powers’ and knowledge, your business will greatly benefit.

2. Community.

Build a supportive community around you willing to support and defend you when needed. In the Phantom's case he had a tribe of pygmies from the fictional African country of Bangalla to help him.

But in our society this is particularly a strong advantage of social media in that the various social media platforms gives you the opportunity to build a supportive community who believe in you, are willing to follow you and will defend you if attacked.

3. Fight evil and do good.

This was the mantra of the Phantom. While you don't have to physically fight evil always maintain your integrity and do good for your clients and those around you.

4. Self-development.

The Phantom was educated in the United States and understood the modern world (well his modern world), so you should continually be prepared to learn and to invest in yourself and in your team.

Complete the courses and programs relevant to your industry and to help maintain your business at the leading edge, if you don’t it won’t take long for you to fall behind your competitors.

5. Keep Cool.

Even when under fire and fighting against the enemy our hero never panicked but kept his cool and fought on. If you know your business model is good and you have the right skill set never give up! Be persistent in your efforts to continually move your business forward, long lasting success is not built overnight but over time.

Seek help and guidance when needed, keep cool, don’t panic!

6. Prepare for succession.

According to legend the Phantom started fighting against evil in 1536 and the cause was handed down from one generation to the next, each one preparing and instilling the skills in his successor.

Run your business as if you’re planning for succession, sale, or for building a passive income. At some point we all have to move on, it might be choice, illness or some other cause, so build systems and value in your business ready for that day.  Learn about succession planning and strategic transition; start working on a long term plan ready for that day.

7. Build and protect your brand and Intellectual Property (IP).


In the Phantom’s case he strove to keep his identity secret, his family secret and his location secret but his ‘brand’ and reputation out there.

Fortunately we don’t have to go to those lengths today to protect your brands, we have registrable Trademarks and other mechanisms to help protect our Intellectual Property (IP).

Be prepared to fight against copycats who might to seek to mimic or destroy your brand reputation. Own a Trademark to protect your brand and understand copyright to protect your creativeness.

If you have any questions on how to protect your brand or instill Phantom like powers into your business contact me.

Note:

The Phantom is an American adventure comic strip created by Lee Falk first appearing in a daily newspaper strip in February 1936. The feature strip has been adapted into many media forms including television, film and video games and features a costumed crimefighter operating from the fictional African country 'Bangalla'.

© Geoff Moller 2014


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Jennie Gorman Interview

12/2/2014

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Jennie Gorman

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Jennie shares such a lot in this special one-on-one interview, you’ll learn plenty from this discussion and why Jennie does what she does.
  • Jennie as the the people connector.
  • Being congruent.
  • Networking in the early 80’s?
  • Business now is built on trust - what does that mean?
  • People buy people.
  • What you’re meant to be doing at networking events.
  • Relationship building.
  • The evolution of and a higher level of networking - the business master group.
“Masterminding is the next level in business” Jennie Gorman
  • Finding your ‘Why?’
  • Baby boomer generation.
  • How to handle the different generations.
  • Being Authentic.
  • Communicating with the world and building relationships.
  • How to structure your business card.
  • Masterminding? What is it?.
  • Why social proof is so important.

Your Free 21 Days to Becoming a Better Networker eCourse by Jennie Gorman:
www.connexionsunlimited.com.au

Links mentioned in this episode:
www.businessmastermindgroups.com.au
www.jenniegorman.com
www.connexionsunlimited.com.au
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Interview with Chantelle Mader

14/10/2013

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In this presentation I interview Chantelle Mader from Country Smart Business Solutions about the unique challenges of selling to country businesses.

Chanelle’s business was named ‘Streetsmart Business Advisor of the Year’ in 2010! and she has spent some 22 years in the trenches helping country business owners, so she knows her stuff.

Developing an impressive network of many of Australia’s top business speakers as friends, she often pulls on their expertise in helping clients with an amazing array of business problems.

Country Smart’s uniqueness nationally makes it the only business education company that focuses solely on rural and regional Australia helping business owners who sell to the farming market.

I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I have.

Some of the topics covered:
  • The unique challenges of selling to country businesses.
  • It’s different from running a business in the city.
  • Building relationships.
  • Avoiding the BS-o-meter.
  • Launching Country Smart Business School of the air.
  • Building a customer database.
  • Staying top of mind.
  • Cloud based technologies.
  • Micro conversations.
  • Tapping into that remote work force.
  • Having a team of expert advisers available to the members.
  • Trademarks and Intellectual Property.
  • Free offer - The hidden profits consult, exploring the hidden profits in your business special offer one hour consultation.

Top tips discussed:
  • Looking at your business.
  • How many leads are you generating for your business each month? Do you know?
  • What systems do you have in place to know?
  • Master the online world.
  • Monitor how many leads are coming into your business on a monthly basis.
  • Know the conversion rate.
  • Know the life time value of a customer to you.
  • Going negative on the front end.
  • The power of relationships.
  • The danger of taking relationships for granted.

Chantelle’s contact details:
Chantelle Mader
Country Smart Business Solutions
http://www.countrysmartbusiness.com.au/
PO Box 4001, BUNBURY EAST WA 6230
Phone: 1300 667 153

About Geoff Moller:
Geoff is a management consultant and Intellectual Property (IP) Professional working with Trademarks.
geoff@geoffmoller.com


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