🧠 OWN YOUR MIND: 4 Types of Intellectual Property Every Artist Should Know

Learn the 4 types of intellectual property every independent artist should protect. From copyrights to trademarks, OWN YOUR MIND and your music.

“You ain’t broke – you just don’t know what you own.“

That’s the truth for most independent artists.

Every beat you make, every lyric you write, every show you name — that’s intellectual property. That means it has value, and more importantly, it can be legally protected. But if you don’t claim it, someone else can — or already has.

So I built the IP Protection Toolkit to help you lock your work, collect your bread, and move like a boss.

💡 What Is Intellectual Property?

Intellectual Property (IP) is anything you create with your mind that can be owned:

🎵 Songs

🎙️ Podcasts

🎥 Videos

💻 Logos

📚 Books

🛍️ Merch slogans

There are 4 main types of IP:

Type	Protects	Example
Copyright	Music, lyrics, videos, books	Your song “Sniff”
Trademark	Names, logos, slogans	“Stacc or Starve”, “Live Mondays”
Patent	Inventions or tech	LED mic stand
Trade Secret	Promo strategies, game ideas	Exclusive content format

🛠️ Download the IP Protection Toolkit

These tools are designed for artists, entrepreneurs, and anyone building a brand:

📄 1. Copyright Checklist

Protect your music, podcasts, videos, and digital work.

➡️ Download the Copyright Checklist (.docx)

📘 2. Trademark Toolkit

Step-by-step PDF guide to trademark your name, show, logo, or slogan.

➡️ Download the Trademark Toolkit (.pdf)

🤐 3. NDA Template

Use before sharing ideas, music, or videos with producers or business partners.

➡️ Download the NDA Template (.docx)

🧾 4. Split Sheet Template

Document who owns what % in every collab — and avoid drama.

➡️ Download the Split Sheet Template (.docx)

💰 Why It Matters

Owning your IP means:

You get paid when your work is used. You have legal proof it’s yours. You’re respected as a business, not just a creator.

“My name PaySos, not Free Sos. Let’s get paid.”

📥 Get Your Protection Game Up

You worked hard for it — don’t let someone else eat off your plate.

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STACC OR STARVE.

THE REAL DEAL.

PROTECT WHAT’S YOURS.

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The Illusion of Ownership

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You Ain’t Broke, You Just Don’t Know Where the Money Lives