Media & Talks | Céleste The Empress Of TradeMarks, Intellectual Property Strategist.
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Written Media
Céleste was featured as one of seven international experts in Informatics Magazine's "7 Effective Safeguards for Regulating Generative AI" (December 26, 2025).
Her contribution focused on enforcing license transparency and creator compensation, advocating for mandatory disclosure of AI training data and proper licensing frameworks that protect human creators. ( Her contribution is 4th down ).
Céleste Was featured in Tech buillon responding to How Startups Protect Their Ideas: 16 Lessons in Intellectual Property
16 different views into why early-stage founders must safeguard their intellectual property. From packaging quirks to multimillion-pound brand assets, Céleste and other people shared practical insights
Video & Audio Media
Céleste recently joined Linda Bucher on her Conversations Worth Your While podcast, where we explored how labels that are either medical, social, and self-imposed they all can quiet our inner wisdom, limit our confidence, and fence in what’s possible.
This conversation gently invites you back to who you are beneath the labels… where clarity, compassion, and self-trust live. If this topic resonates, Céleste invites you to listen in and share your thoughts! You can find it on all major platforms:
YouTube - click the image on the left
Kort Sagt is a TEDx Equivalient that Céleste did in Copenhagen, she was under tech fire so only 3 minutes of presentation.
In this talk, Céleste Refn gives a brief explanation of what a trademark is, why it is important to register your trademark, and for how the long a registration lasts (Sep 20th, 2018)
“So today, I'm really excited to inform you that we're going to talk about trademarks, copyrights, and intellectual property protection.
These are the things that we need to learn in order to become successful with our business, and making sure that we are doing the right thing and implementing the right process to protect our business so we can build our wealth with no problems at all. So let me share with you who is going to be my guest today".
- From International Wealth Builders: KCAA: International Wealth Builders Association (Sat, 26 Aug, 2023), 26. aug. 2023
Do you really know how to protect what you’ve created?
Céleste Reumert Refn, an expert in intellectual property, joins me to break down the world of trademarks, copyrights, and protecting your ideas. With her Danish background and global perspective, Céleste explains why protecting your intellectual property is vital—not just for big companies but for anyone who creates something unique. She shares fascinating stories, from Taylor Swift’s battle over her music rights to the importance of safeguarding even the smallest details, like packaging design.
We also talk about the role of creativity in using tools like AI and how refining your inputs can make your work both unique and protectable. Céleste emphasizes that everything you pour your time and effort into has value, and protecting it ensures it stays yours
Karen Bashford talks to Céleste Athalia Reumert Refn. Céleste Athalia Reumert Refn is a powerhouse in the intellectual property protection business. A trained lawyer, Céleste focuses on helping businesses protect themselves using trademarking and other processes to ensure their legacy lives on intact and unchallenged. Karen asks searching questions about how this can be applied and Céleste delivers some excellent advice relevant to any business, especially if they may be looking for external investment at some point.
Today’s guest, on learning from others with Damon Burton, shares the value in trademarks and how they can help you protect your assets… even help you avoid a hostile takeover.
Listen as she shares the unique differences between US, UK, and European Union trademarks and the weight that they carry.
Please welcome Céleste Reumert Refn from
GRAND IPR®️.
The Empress of Trade Marks
Meet Céleste the soul behind GRAND IPR®️
GRAND IPR®️ is led by Céleste[...], Her mission is to help or inspire you to understand and appreciate the importance of protecting your business's intellectual property rights, content, and thus your livelihood. With less worrying about your brand comes more time to spend staying in your zone of genius, on growing your business… and more profits![...]
Today, her vision, commitment, and expertise combine to help small-to-medium sized (Aka Scale-ups) businesses feel confident when it comes to trade marking their brand and content, empowering them to feel peace of mind and true protection.
She helps ambitious innovative, creatives, coaches & entrepreneurs protect their concepts, programs & branded IDs (aka Intellectual Property) so they can rest assured that no one can steal it. She is nicknamed The Empress of Trade Marks.
BIGGEST TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE
How to choose a unique brand name
What makes Trade Mark a great one
Why is Trade Mark registration so important
What do signs like R in the circle, C in the circle, TM, or SM mean? (2nd June 2022)
Finding Your Purpose (Ep.5) - Protecting YOU, and yes at the time Céleste was briefly and famously known as the TradeMark Accelerator.
Tonight I have a super-interesting conversation for you on the value of protecting original content - Stephen Leggett
Panels
Céleste was a panellist on 31st edition of the IP gorilla conference Intellectual Property at the crossroads of innovation, assisting ability and AI: rethinking global IP in 2025, it took place on May 28th 2025.
A Forum for Strategic Insights
Join us for the 31st edition of The IP Gorilla Conference, May 2025, a virtual event focused on The Future of patents, trademarks and Copyrights in a Borderless world. With over 200 attendees expected, this conference offers an insightful platform to connect with industry leaders and bright minds worldwide.
It's an excellent opportunity to gain insights into the latest trends and network with like-minded individuals. Don't miss this chance to expand your knowledge and engage in meaningful discussions. Mark your calendars for The IP Gorilla 2025, where learning, networking, and growth await you!
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