Can you reserve your podcast name before you launch?

In this episode, I answer a listener question about protecting your show name (which we can all get VERY attached to) and explain why it’s not as simple as registering a business name or grabbing a URL. I'll explain how to avoid naming conflicts, when (if ever) you should trademark your podcast and why it pays to see what's out there before you get to attached to the name you've got. What you'll learn: • Why podcast names can't be reserved • The risks of choosing a name that exists • When trademarking your show might make sense (and when it doesn't) • How to protect your podcast idea while you're getting ready to launch • Why the right name will always find you (even when it's not your first pick) Thank you to April for the question... Q: "How do I reserve a name for my podcast if I want to make sure it doesn't get taken before I get my butt into gear? Is it like registering a business name?" EPISODE CREDITS: Host: Rachel Corbett Editing Assistance: Josh Newth LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF: Download my free podcasting guide (https://www.podschool.com.au/podcast-guide) Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool (https://podschool.com.au/) Click here to submit a question to the show (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWepoep0HgIN1Fm5AZa5qyJ1NC5FDS0OVXNotbbdytSsHM1g/viewform?usp=sf_link) Email me: rachel@rachelcorbett.com.au Follow me: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/_rachelcorbett/) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/RachCorbett) , X (https://www.twitter.com/RachelCorbett) , LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/rachelcorbett1) , YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/UCgUsLDEldBkYVF3mimdLsIw) , TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@rachelcorbettpodschool) or check out the PodSchool website (https://podschool.com.au) . This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation. I pay my respects to Elders past and present.