May 27, 2025

Trademarks 101 for Churches

The Church Law Podcast

Litigation attorney Nathan Adams was featured on an episode of The Church Law Podcast providing an overview of trademark protections for churches. Mr. Adams, who leads Holland & Knight's Religious Institutions Team, explained the different types of trademarks and the requirements for obtaining one, broke down what legal protections trademark registrations offer and shared how churches may unintentionally infringe on other trademarks, such as town names. He also outlined why trademarks are valuable for religious organizations, both from a legal standpoint as well as from stewardship, ministry and branding perspectives.

Duration: 27:06

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