Want to Be the Next Joanna Gaines or Nate Berkus? Here's What You Need to Know About Licensing Your Name

Ever wondered what it takes to build a brand like Joanna Gaines, Nate Berkus, or Jonathan Adler—the kind that turns your name into a household one (and a revenue stream)? You’re not alone!

In this episode of Stuff Interior Designers Need to Know, we’re diving into the world of licensing, trademarks, copyrights, and patents with Nicole Dolgon, an attorney at ESCA Legal in New York. If you’ve ever dreamed of expanding your brand beyond client projects—whether through product lines, media deals, or collaborations—this is a conversation you need to hear.

Nicole breaks down:
✅ When to start thinking about trademarks and legal protections in your business
✅ How to avoid signing away the rights to your own name (yes, it happens!)
✅ The legal must-knows for designers who want to scale their brand

Whether you're just starting out or already eyeing brand partnerships, this episode will give you the legal foundation to protect your future empire.

🎧 Tune in now! 😀

Want to contact Nicole Dolgan?

www.esca.legal
Instagram: @nicoledolgonesq

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