Down in the (Silicon) Valley

This week on IP Goes Pop! fellow Volpe Koenig Shareholder Ryan O'Donnell joins co-hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue to explore the technical world of the TV show Silicon Valley, the intellectual property (IP) challenges faced by fictional compression algorithm company Pied Piper, and how realistic those challenges are to those of real world tech start-ups.   Michael, Joe, and Ryan consider "what they could have done" in connection with the IP tropes presented through some of the IP-heavy Silicon Valley episodes. They compare and contrast what happens in the show with the way real-world start-ups approach similar scenarios. From patent clearance and licensing, to trademarks, to copyrights, to identifying the different legal entities involved in possible IP disputes, this podcast episode underscores how important it is to know your IP rights from the start of any venture.   For full show notes please visit www.vklaw.com/newsroom-podcasts.   You can also connect with us on Facebook, Linkedin or Twitter and Instagram using the handle @volpeandkoenig.