Welcome back to the TCIL C-Suite Legal Lounge™ podcast where bold entrepreneurs learn how to protect their brilliance, lead with confidence, and build brands that last.

In today’s episode, host Tonia Fisher—intellectual property attorney and business strategist—dives into a high-stakes legal showdown with major lessons for every visionary founder: the trademark battle between the estate of the legendary Tina Turner and a tribute band called “Simply Tina.”

This isn’t just a celebrity case—it’s a real-time reminder that trademarks aren’t about fame, they’re about ownership, clarity, and legal control.

Tonia pulls back the curtain on this real-world dispute, breaking down:

• Why “likelihood of confusion” is the core issue—not bad intentions
  

• What separates inspiration from infringement
  

• Why using a name you think is available can still land you in legal trouble
  

She also explains:

• How common law rights differ from federal registration
  

• Why attribution without proper permission isn’t a legal defense
  

• How to start auditing and protecting your brand—now
  

Whether you're growing a platform, launching new offers, or running a full company, this episode delivers practical insights to help you secure your brand legacy and avoid costly setbacks.

Stick around as Tonia sets the record straight, previews an upcoming workshop on building an unbreakable brand, and reveals why leaving your legacy to chance just isn’t an option.

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🔗 Links and Resources:

• Register for the Trademark & Trailblazers Series Workshop: That Name Sounds Familiar…And That’s the Legal Problem​ What the Tina Turner/Simply Tina Trademark Dispute Means for Your Brand’ s Future or go to toniafisher.com/events

• Subscribe to my Substack and for more brand protection insights, tips, and bonus resources. ⁠Vibrantly Clear with Tonia on Substack⁠⁠⁠

Let’s stay connected:

Website: ⁠⁠toniafisher.com⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@fisheriplaw⁠

YouTube: ⁠⁠@toniafisher⁠

The C-Suite Legal Lounge™ podcast is your go-to for smart legal strategy, brand protection, and CEO clarity. Hosted by IP attorney Tonia Fisher, it’s where visionary founders and creators learn to protect their work and brand, lead with purpose, and build legacies rooted in community.