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Little-Known Types of Intellectual Property You Can Protect Now

by Patrice Perkins | Celebrity News, Podcast, Trade Dress, Trade Secret, Trademarks

Another question that we often hear is, “What other types of intellectual property should I know about, as a creative?”   Here’s a quick reminder if you’re not clear on the definition of intellectual property, or IP. Intellectual property is anything...

The First Step in Protecting Your Intellectual Property

by Patrice Perkins | Celebrity News, Copyright, Podcast, Trademarks

One of the most common questions we get at Creative Genius Law is, “How do I know if I have intellectual property to protect?”   It’s not just a common question. It’s also one of the most important questions you can ask, as a creative entrepreneur. Here’s why...

Creatives Converge featuring Marsha Barnes of The Finance Bar

by Creative Genius Law | #GeniusLife, Podcast, The Entrepreneur Journey

Patrice of Creative Genius Law chats with Marsha of The Finance Bar about her experience as an innovator in the finance industry. Marsha shares how she strategically introduced her 4-part business model to her market, why working with Iyanla’s Fix My Life as a...

Creatives Converge featuring Emily Nejad of Bon Vivant Cakes

by Creative Genius Law | #GeniusLife, Podcast, The Entrepreneur Journey

Patrice of Creative Genius Law chats with Emily Nejad of Bon Vivant Cakes about her experience as a self-taught cake artist, how growing up with a mom who “does the most” helps her as an entrepreneur, how to value yourself in pricing even when the market...

Creatives Converge Mini Episode on Trademark Infringement + Coming To America

by Creative Genius Law | #GeniusLife, Podcast, The Entrepreneur Journey

Patrice of Creative Genius Law gives a quick trademark lesson for creatives from one of her favorite 90s movies. Take a listen. Submit an intake form to chat with us about working with you on your trademark needs.

Creatives Converge featuring Arsha Jones of Tees In The Trap, Capital City Mambo

by Creative Genius Law | #GeniusLife, Podcast, The Entrepreneur Journey

Patrice of Creative Genius Law chats with Arsha Jones of Tees In The Trap and Capital City Mambo Sauce about her entrepreneurial journey. Arsha shares critical decisions she made along the way. How she learned her market, increased sales, and protected her brand. She...
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Patrice Perkins and I have partnered together on several business projects over the last few years; she is a delight to work with. In addition, as my business counsel, she has served as a tremendous asset in every aspect of the legal and intellectual property side of my operation. Most recently, Ms. Perkins was a guest expert on a webinar I hosted, First Step: “The Legal Side of Business.” She shared profound insight and information pertaining to choosing the proper legal structure for a busines… Read more
Q RileyOwner, New Guard Multimedia, Inc.
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I had the pleasure of meeting Patrice on Paul Carrick Brunson’s #MentorMonday webcast and what an experience. Patrice was a joy to listen to and was filled with tons of great knowledge for us entrepreneurs. I think she has a great thing going with Lifestyle Zen and I encourage everyone to connect with her in some way!
Carla F.Owner | Sr. CoordinatorDetails Made Simple - Wedding Day Coordinator
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I started working with Patrice in the beginning of 2013 to start a non-profit organization. She has a creative mind and helped me to see beyond the cut-and-dry law. We now have 501(c)3 status and can begin to offer new services to advance arts education for our community, students, and educators. As an artist, I also worked with Patrice to trademark my brand. She provided me with plenty of advice to protect my own creative language. Coming from an artist’s background I didn’t understand anything… Read more
Injung Oh, Oh Art Foundation
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I was initially impressed with Ms. Perkins’s enthusiasm, communication skills and professional demeanor when I attended a workshop held at the Creative Chicago Expo. During the workshop, she consistently demonstrated all of these qualities and more. Of particular value to me as an entrepreneur, I learned valuable information that would assist me in the future. Patrice is organized and diligent with the task at hand. I heartily endorse her for any legal workshops or as an attorney for entrepreneu… Read more
Lori T. BrownPapaterie Belle
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Patrice has served as my attorney since late last year. As a new business owner, Patrice literally walked me through the steps of properly organizing the legal side of my enterprise, as well as preparing contracts and protecting my brand and blog. I highly recommend her to creative entrepreneurs like myself who are ready to take their businesses to the next level. You cannot afford to miss out on her services.
Jocelyn Delk AdamsExperienced Live Event and Media Producer/ Food Blogger and Blogger/Recipe Developer for Pillsbury.com
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Talking it through with a lawyer and creative advocate like Patrice gave us confidence in our decisions. She pushed us to think about both our short-term and long-term needs and the legal implications of our business. The biggest results that we experienced were talking with a legal professional that understands what is important to creative businesses and receiving small business support beyond “legal services”. Not all lawyers are the same; Patrice is patient and genuinely vested in suppor… Read more
Paul Branton + Michelle E.M. Merritt, Aplomb Urban Art Salon
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I would give Patrice ☆☆☆☆☆ (5 STARS)! She is truly visionary and has given me so much valuable service and coaching as it relates to my graphic design/printing business as well as my recent book project The Entrepreneur Within You which she is a contributing author. She is by far one of the smartest people I have met. She is patient, strategic, understanding, fair, and is truly creative. She’s an amazing attorney and helped me shape my contract up very nicely. I would and do recommend her OFTEN … Read more
Julie HollowayGraphic Designer, Marketer, Author
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I met Patrice Perkins on Paul Carrick Brunson’s inspirational webcast session, #MentorMonday. She is a lawyer who works with creative persons like myself to bring together the creativity and the law (as in protecting their rights, etc.). Patrice was very knowledgeable on the webcast and inspiring. Her website is phenomenal and inspiring as well. She is definitely someone I plan to work with in the near future.
Rebekah PierceFounder & CEOThe Pierce Agency, LLC
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I had the pleasure of hearing Patrice give her professional opinion during a live Mentor Monday session with matchmaker expert Paul C. Brunson. Offering practical business tips and legal advice that was helpful, she prides herself on motivating risk takers and dreamers! What I enjoyed most about listening to Ms. Perkins is that she was not only encouraging but most of all a professional!
Dr. Chastity Williams-LasleyEducation Consultant
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Patrice is the consummate professional and I am honored to be working with her on all of my company’s legal needs!
Bril BarrettFounder/Artistic Director of M.A.D.D. Rhythms
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[WE ARE LIVE!] 🎙️Hosted by Patrice Perkins, F [WE ARE LIVE!] 🎙️Hosted by Patrice Perkins, Founder + Principal Attorney at Creative Genius Law, BRIEF[ED] is a legal podcast designed specifically for those short on time. We answer some of the most frequently asked questions we receive from creatives, using some of our favorite entertainers, athletes, and celebrities to illustrate. And it’s officially live!

In our very first episode, “How Do I Even Know if I Have Intellectual Property that Can be Protected?” @creative_esq defines intellectual property and explores the most common types of intellectual property creatives should be aware of. If you follow the firm or have ever attended any of our #legalcoffeechats, you know we love a good pop culture case study. This episode, we call on DJ D-Nice to help us illustrate our creativity to capital framework. Patrice breaks down how he used his intellectual property during the pandemic to build wealth, impact, and legacy.

You can stream #BRIEF[ED] anywhere you get your podcasts. Or you can click the link in our bio to listen now! Be sure to grab your notebook and ink pen. You’ll want to take notes. Be sure to tune in each Tuesday for a brand new episode of #BRIEF[ED]. And we know you don’t have all day, so we’ll do something lawyers aren’t usually known for, we’ll keep it brief.
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We are officially 2 days away from our podcast lau We are officially 2 days away from our podcast launch event, COL[LAB]. We can barely contain our excitement—and based off the registration numbers, neither can you! Spots are filling quickly, but you still have time to register. Click the link in our bio to save your spot. And in case you’re on the fence about attending, we’ve taken the liberty to give you a few reasons why you don’t want to #snooze on this event. #Swipe—then click the link in our bio to register.
Co- is Latin, meaning “joint, jointly”. The ro Co- is Latin, meaning “joint, jointly”. The root word ‘lab’ is Latin, meaning “to work”. Put the two together and what do you get? You get our very first virtual legal coffee chat of the year—COL[LAB]: The Art of Collaboration. And it’s live in exactly one week. 

Join @creative_esq of Creative Genius Law and special guest Larvetta Loftin (@larvettaspeaks) of @the_l3_agency, on Thursday, February 23rd at 6PM CST, for a celebration of Black History Month and #TheArtofCollaboration, as they discuss the importance of collaboration from a business + legal standpoint, as well as what you should consider before collaborating. Because we love a good case study, we’ll be using R&B’s “Coolest” producer-writer-singer-extraordinaire to illustrate a few legal lessons on collaborating. This event is extra special because it’s also the official launch of our new podcast, BRIEF[ED]! The party—yes, party—is free.99, but registration is required. And it’s open NEOW! Link in bio. 🔗

This conversation is a fit for you if you're interested in learning how to use collaboration as a tool to not only grow your business, but also build impact, legacy and wealth. You should also join us if you’re interested in free weekly legal lessons, that you can digest in 15 minutes or less. Register now! And then, tell a friend. Because as the African American proverb goes, it ain’t no fun if your friends can’t have none.
Contrary to popular belief, Black folks DO KNOW ho Contrary to popular belief, Black folks DO KNOW how to work together. In fact, we created #theArtoftheCollab. What’s the proof? History, that’s what. How else did We manage to get to where we are today? It wasn’t by speaking softly and carrying a big stick. It was by working together, collaborating. While society may lead you to believe that Black folks are crabs in a barrel, history tells us otherwise. From human rights to civil rights to ‘we gone be alright’—we’ve always worked together because we recognize the strength in our number.

Two weeks from today, join us on Thursday, February 23rd at 6:00PM CDT, as we discuss #theArtoftheCollab. We’ll be joined by some very special guests, as we discuss the importance of collaboration from a business + legal standpoint, as well as what you should consider before collaborating. The event is virtual and free.99—but you must register! Registration opens tomorrow. This event is super special because it’s also the official launch of our podcast, #BRIEFED! We promise you don’t want to miss this. Stay tuned for more details, registration link, and how to win free swag. Real swag. We ain’t talking ink pens. 

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We’re closed today, in observance and celebratio We’re closed today, in observance and celebration of Sweet Auburn’s very own, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr! Did you know it took over 15 years to get congress to pass legislation to recognize #MLKJrDay as a federal holiday? Well, it did. And several more years for the holiday to be recognized in many states. 
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As we move throughout our days today, let’s remember the spirit behind the day, the essence of the man, and the legacy of his life. Today is not a day off—it’s a day on! 

So what are you on today? Giving back? Donating time? Community service? Being an ally? Let us know in the comments how you’re spending your #MLKDay. ✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿
Happy New Year, Tribe! We hope 2023 is off to a co Happy New Year, Tribe! We hope 2023 is off to a colorful start. We’re back in the office and back at your service. We’re looking forward to all this new year has to bring. From new connections and new collaborations, to new programming and new opportunities—and of course, new clients. We’re ready for it all.

If you’re a creative ready to build impact, legacy, and wealth, we’re ready to help you. It takes less than 5 minutes to get started. Link in bio. 

Cheers to the new year—and the same ole genius! 🥂
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From Creative Genius Law to you and your family, M From Creative Genius Law to you and your family, Merry Christmas! We hope it’s merry, bright and warm. Our holiday wish is that Jack Frost takes the rest of the day off. What’s yours?
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