Prefer to read? This episode's takeaways are summarized here!Prefer to watch? This interview's also on YouTube hereETSY Template ShopWork with MJ Morley Law: https://www.mjmorleylaw.com/Thinking about opening a play café or indoor playground business? Or maybe you already own one and want to be sure you’re legally protected? Understanding trademark protection and cease and desist letters is essential for both new and current owners.In this episode, I sit down with my lawyer to get clear, practical answers to the most common legal questions play café and indoor playground owners face, including:...How to avoid infringing on someone else’s trademark before you launch...What a cease and desist actually is (and how it differs from a lawsuit)...The right steps to take if you ever receive one...Whether or not you should share cease and desist letters publicly...What types of names, logos, and phrases are trademark-able...If and when you should file your own trademarks to protect your business...The potential consequences of sending meritless or false cease and desist lettersWhether you’re still in the business planning phase or already operating your play café and want to protect yourself legally if you ever receive a cease and desist, this conversation will give you the knowledge you need to safeguard your brand, avoid costly mistakes, and move forward with confidence.OTHER RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers SocietyGetting Started With Your Play Cafe [YouTube Video Playlist]What's Working In The Indoor Play Industry 2025 GuideFund Your Indoor Play Business [Free Training]Indoor Play Courses & 1:1 Consulting WaitlistMichele’s InstagramMichele’s WebsitePlay Cafe Academy YouTube ChannelETSY Template ShopPrepare Your Indoor Playground For a RecessionPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers SocietyQuestions and Support: [email protected] TOOLS & OTHER LINKS:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: [email protected] TOOLS:Play Space Brain (Mention This Podcast For Special Pricing!)Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF WellnessLivingActive Campaign Free TrialFree Demo of Aluvii All-In-One POS