John is the founder of Counsel for Creators, a company that provides creative professionals with legal advice and protection. He believes that every company should have a lawyer, especially if they are working with contracts or NDAs. John is a creative himself and his team consists of all creatives, and they offer a subscription-based model which is new to the legal field. In this episode, John discusses the importance of having a lawyer, how artificial intelligence is impacting the design industry, and how to protect one's work from copyright infringement. He also explains the concept of owning a style and the legal implications of doing so. John's advice is that all creatives should take advantage of the services that Counsel for Creators provides because the legal aspects of being a creative are becoming increasingly important.


John Tobin of Counsel for Creators is interviewed on the Packaging Unboxd podcast. Counsel for Creators helps creatives build their businesses. John explains that they have creative backgrounds and their goal is to make law accessible to creative people. They thank their sponsors, Idpdirect.com and Spectre.com, which help with product and packaging design and management. John encourages the listeners to remember that this episode does not constitute legal advice. He mentions that before becoming a lawyer he was a designer. He explains that his company helps creatives build businesses, such as creating their own platform or courses. He emphasizes the importance of having access to law for creative people.


Counsel for Creatives is a business that provides affordable legal advice for creative projects. They offer a membership subscription for $95 a month, in which members get access to attorneys to answer their legal questions. This is a much more affordable option than the traditional model of giving a retainer of $3,000. Counsel for Creatives aims to make it easier for people to get the legal advice they need and make an informed decision. Their goal is to provide custom legal advice but make it more accessible and affordable for everyone.


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