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Leveraging Inspiration: The Inspired Patent Podcast
by IBGR onAir Talent Wayne Carroll
Leveraging INSPIRATION: The Inspired Patent Podcast A podcast for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and inventors. IBGR.Network - Show Airs - Fridays 3 pm ET beginning Apr 7, 2023 Past Podcasts are at LeveraginInspiration.com Intellectual Property Strategy for Startups & Small Businesses Season 13 has 13 weeks with 4 episodes each: From IP Confusion to IP Clarity: Understanding What Inspirations Can and Cannot Be Protected. Utility Patent Strategy: Patentability, Research, Provisional vs. Nonprovisional, & Patent Process Strong Utility Patents: Claims, Drawings, Description, and Avoiding Pitfalls Maximizing Trademark Protection: First Use, Research Strategies, and Start Strong and Finish Strong Design Patents: Value, Best Use Cases, Enforcement, and Defense Copyright Essentials: Protection, Ownership, Infringement, and Response Strategies Copyright Essen
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S3 E10 Protecting Your Business: Legal Requirements Before Working with Investors with Wayne Carroll and David Blackledge
S3 E10 Protecting Your Business: Legal Requirements Before Working with Investors with Wayne Carroll and David Blackledge Violating investor regulations can lead to hefty fines—or even jail time. Just ask Elizabeth Holmes, whose Theranos scandal is a cautionary tale for entrepreneurs. This…
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S3 E9 Seed Round & VC Funding - Navigating Startup Investment with Wayne Carroll and David Blackledge
S3 E9 Seed Round & VC Funding - Navigating Startup Investment Hosts: Wayne Carroll David Blackledge Episode Description: In this episode of Leveraging Inspiration, the Inspired Patent Podcast, hosts Wayne Carroll and David Blackledge delve into the world of startup investments. They explore the...
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S1 E2 New FTC Rule on Non-Compete Agreements: How to Prepare Whether or Not the Rule Goes into Effect
S1 E3 New FTC Rule on Non-Compete Agreements: How to Prepare Whether or Not the Rule Goes into Effect In this episode of Leveraging Inspiration, Wayne Carroll discusses the upcoming FTC rule banning non-compete agreements scheduled to go into effect on September 4, 2024. He provides crucial...
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S3 E1 How Patents Shaped America with Tony Dowell and Wayne Carroll
Host: Wayne Carroll Guest: Tony Dowell In this episode of "Leveraging Inspiration, the Inspired Patent Podcast," host Wayne Carroll is joined by Tony Dowell to explore the unique role patents played in America's development. The U.S. patent system has differed from other countries historically...
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S3 E18 Divorce for Business Owners With Shawnna Riggers
In this episode of Leveraging Inspiration, Wayne Carroll sits down with Shawnna Riggers from Arizona Family Law Attorneys to discuss the unique challenges business owners face during divorce proceedings. They delve into the implications of artificial intelligence in legal contexts, community...
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S3 E19 Safeguarding Business and Personal Assets Through Estate Planning with Bob Sewell
Leveraging Inspiration: The Inspired Patent Podcast - Season 3 Episode 19 Show Notes Episode Title: Safeguarding Business and Personal Assets Through Estate Planning with Bob Sewell Host: Wayne Carroll Guest: Bob Sewell, Estate Planning and Litigation Lawyer Episode Overview: In this episode of...
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S3 E20 Business Estate Planning and Creative Asset Legacies with Bob Sewell
Leveraging Inspiration: The Inspired Patent Podcast - Business Estate Planning and Creative Asset Legacies with Bob Sewell Host: Wayne Carroll Guest: Bob Sewell, Estate Planning and Litigation Lawyer Episode Overview: Welcome to the third season, episode 20 of Leveraging Inspiration: The Inspired...
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Navigating the Crossroads of AI, Privacy, and Intellectual Property with Expert Mark Kirstein
In this episode of Leveraging Inspiration: The Inspired Patent Podcast, host Wayne Carroll delves into the intricate relationship between AI, privacy, and intellectual property. Joined by expert Mark Kirstein, who specializes in AI compliance and strategy, they address how companies navigate...
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S2 E36 Risk and Reward: Using Competitor Keywords in Online Ads - Recent Legal Insights
S2 E36 Risk and Reward: Using Competitor Keywords in Online Ads - Recent Legal Insights Did you know that using your competitor's trademark in advertisements can be a risky move? In this episode of Leveraging Inspiration, the host Wayne Carroll, explores the complexities of using trademark terms…
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S2 E35 Can I Use My Competitor's Trademark in Keyword Ads - Understanding Trademark Use in Advertising
Title: S2 E35 Can I Use My Competitor's Trademark in Keyword Ads - Understanding Trademark Use in Advertising Did you know that understanding the nuances of using your competitor's trademark in keyword ads could significantly impact your business's success and the protection of your intellectual...
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S2 E34 Trademark Confusion in Keyword Ads: Unpacking the Merck vs Mediplan Case
Welcome to another episode of "Leveraging Inspiration: The Inspired Patent Podcast." I'm your host, Wayne Carroll, and today we're diving into the world of trademark law and keyword advertising. In this episode, we explore the question of whether it's permissible to use a competitor's trademark…
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S1 E3 Using Competitor Trademarks in Keyword Ads
Did you know that using a competitor's trademark term as a keyword in advertising can have legal implications, resulting in trademark infringement, if not done correctly? Understanding the nuances of trademark law and how it applies to advertising can significantly impact your intellectual…
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S1 E52 About the Host - Wayne Carroll Patent and Trademark Attorney with Wayne Carroll
I was not breathing when I was born. I was sick a lot as a child. My health was a challenge, but I still loved the outdoors, camping, and Boy Scouts. I earned my eagle scout, and I still volunteer with Boy Scouts, now called Scouts BSA. I grew up in Colorado in a large family with 9 siblings I…
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S3 E51 Life is Good trademark story, and trademarks for clothing brands with Wayne Carroll
The LIFE IS GOOD trademark was started by brothers Albert and John Jacobs and was rejected several times by the trademark office before they finally obtained their trademark registration. In this podcast, we are going to explore how to use a trademark on clothing brands so that it will be…
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S1 E3 KFC’s secret recipe - a lesson in protecting secrets with Wayne Carroll
KFC employs a multi-faceted approach to protect its trade secret recipe, ensuring its confidentiality and exclusivity. Here are some of the strategies they use: 1) Limited access: The KFC secret recipe is known by only a select few individuals within the company. 2) Split ingredient processing…
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S1 E2 Unlocking Trade Secrets Listerine's Success Story with Wayne Carroll
Did you know that trade secrets can be licensed indefinitely, surpassing the duration of patents or copyrights? In 1881, Dr. Lawrence sold the secret Listerine formula to a company, securing a 10% share of gross sales. Fast forward to 1956, after paying a staggering $22 million, the company sued…
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S1 E48 Crowdfunding - Understanding the Good, Bad, and Ugly with David Blackledge
Wayne Carroll, the host of Leveraging Inspiration Podcast, and his guest David Blacklage discuss the good, bad, and ugly of crowdfunding. They emphasized the importance of following specific legal requirements and regulations, seeking a qualified securities attorney, and investing in a…
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S1 E47 The Power of Due Diligence - What Successful Investors Want with Wayne Carroll and David Blackledge
Dealing with Investors - Speaker recommends upfront conversations and NDAs with investors before getting investments. - Emphasizes the importance of having an equity document in place. - Negotiating with investors for money is always a good thing. Key Insights: - Recruiters typically go to…
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S1 E46 Legal Issues When Pitching Your Business to Friends, Family & Investors with Wayne Carroll and David Blackledge
Fraud can sneak up on people, it may seem like a small deception at first or the easy way out, but the deception will grow until it is too big to hide. Theranos Scandal - The company aimed to do multiple blood tests with one drop of blood - The company took orders but was sending them out to…
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S1 E45 Difference Between Angel & Venture Capital Investors with Wayne Carroll and David Blackledge
S1 E45 From Seed Round VC Funding Navigating Startup Investment Startups waste a lot of time and effort asking the wrong angel investor groups for money. Differences between Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists - Most businesses cannot provide the return on investment that venture capitalists...
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S1 E44 Adidas Trademark strategy - sue early and often with Wayne Carroll
S1 E44 Adidas Trademark strategy - sue early and often Adidas 3 stripe logo is an example of how a logo can be used to establish a brand, and how litigation can keep the brand strong. The Adidas 3 stripe logo serves as an example of the significance of protecting and enforcing intellectual…
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S1 E43 The Escalator Trademark story How to lose a trademark with Wayne Carroll
S1 E43 The Escalator Trademark story How to lose a trademark “Escalator” was once a brand, but it is now a generic term. Learn how a company lost its trademark and how to prevent it from happening to your brand. Trademark genericide occurs when a brand name becomes so commonly used that it...
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S1 E42 The McSleep Inn case Enforcing a trademark outside of your direct competitors with Wayne Carroll
S1 E42 The McSleep Inn case Enforcing a trademark outside of your direct competitors. In season 13, episode 15, I talked about how I found three companies all using the same trademarks in three different product categories, a moving company, an automotive parts company, and an electric…
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S1 E41 Apple's Struggle for the Trademark Live Photo Why the best defense is a good offense with Wayne Carroll
S1 E41 Apple's Struggle for the Trademark Live Photo Why the best defense is a good offense Apple bet on a trademark and lost, but then went another round and won. Learn why the best defense in trademarks is a strong offense. In 2015, Apple introduced a new feature called "Live Photos," which...
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S1 E40 AI and trademarks with Wayne Carroll
S1 E40 AI and trademarksThe world changed through COVID. One clear change is the number of trademarks filed in the US TM Office. The number has more than doubled. Trademarks are more crowded and it takes more work to find a trademark that is available and works for your business. Business owners...
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S1 E39 ChatGPT and trade Secrets with Wayne Carroll
S1 E39 ChatGPT and trade Secrets.Your employees are using AI. According to a Feb. 2023 survey by Fishbowl, 43% of professionals are using ChatGPT at work, but of those about 70 percent say their boss does not know. What does that mean for your trade secrets? If your employees are feeding your…
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S1 E38 Legal updates on AI and Copyright with Wayne Carroll
S1 E38 Legal updates on AI and Copyright Your employees are using AI. According to a Feb. 2023 survey by Fishbowl, 43% of professionals are using ChatGPT at work, but of those about 70 percent say their boss does not know. If AI is found to infringe copyright or have other legal risks then your...
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S1 E37 Legal updates on AI and Patent with Wayne Carroll
S1 E37 Legal updates on AI and PatentLegal updates on AI and Patents: Can AI be recognized as an inventor? Find out the latest developments from around the world. Small business owners need to be aware if there is a large shift in their market. A change in patent law, along with AI might cause a...
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The 5 strategic milestones of a patent
Maximize The Value Of Your Patent At These Five Strategic Milestones In 2020 the average judgment award for patent infringement in the US was about $100 Million Dollars? Learn what it takes to have a patent that is on the winning side. In this podcast, I will teach you the 5 strategy milestones…
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S1 E36 Create your IP team with Wayne Carroll and Scott Gibson
Creating your IP team is like assembling a superhero squad to protect and maximize the value of your intellectual property. Let's explore who you need on your team and what they need to do to ensure your small business is equipped for IP success! Here's what you need to know about creating your…
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S13 E35 Creating a Culture of IP Protection with Wayne Carroll and Scott Gibson
According to MIT Sloan Management Review, there is a direct correlation between ideas submitted by employees that are implemented, and profitability and growth of a company. Building a strong IP culture not only safeguards innovations but also fosters an environment that promotes creativity,...
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S1 E34 When in the life cycle of patenting to start selling your new product with Wayne Carroll and Scott Gibson
As a small business owner, understanding the optimal timing for selling your new product in relation to the patenting process is crucial. This knowledge will help you make informed decisions that balance the need for early market entry with the importance of protecting your intellectual property....
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S1 E33 The lifecycle of an invention with Wayne Carroll and Scott Gibson
"The lifecycle of an invention is like a thrilling mystery novel, starting with a secret and ending with a brand that stands the test of time. Buckle up and let's dive into this captivating journey!" As a small business owner, you are writing the story of your business day by day. As you…
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S1 E32 Avoid a lawsuit when hiring with Wayne Carroll and Scott Gibson
S13 E32 Avoid a lawsuit when hiring - Best practices when hiring employees with experience. An SBA report on Small Business litigation from 2005 showed that Litigation costs for small businesses (firms) are between $3000 to $150,000 per lawsuit The survival rate of new employers falls from 69% of...
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S1 E31 Dos and Don’ts for NDAs and employee agreements with Wayne Carroll and Scott Gibson
S13 E31 Dos and Don’ts for NDAs and employee agreements Our special guest is attorney Scott Gibson, an expert in trade secret law. Can an employee exploit trade secrets they have access to in order to do their job? No, even without a contract or anything in writing, employees have a duty of…
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S1 E30 The first step in protecting trade secrets with Wayne Carroll and Scott Gibson
S13 E30 The first step in protecting trade secrets (Defining your intangible assets). We are discussing trade secrets with Scott Gibson. In this episode, we are discussing the beginning steps in protecting your trade secrets. Scott, one of the ways you help companies protect trade secrets is...
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S1 E29 Patent or trade secret? Both! with Wayne Carroll and Scott Gibson
S13 E29 Patent or trade secret? Both! Our goal in this episode is to show you the value of implementing a trade secret program in your business, especially when you have patented technology. To understand trade secrets, we have a special guest Scott Gibson, an attorney with expertise in the area…
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S1 E28 The Role of Contracts in IP Ownership Navigating Joint Ownership Licensing and Assignments to Protect Your Interests with Wayne Carroll and Ike Devji
S13 E28 The Role of Contracts in IP Ownership: Navigating Joint Ownership, Licensing, and Assignments to Protect Your Interests A well-drafted contract is like a compass that guides you through the intricate maze of intellectual property ownership. In our last episode, we discussed the defaults…
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S1 E27 Securing IP Ownership When Working with Partners, Employees, and Contractors with Wayne Carroll and Ike Devji
S13 E27 Securing IP Ownership When Working with Partners, Employees, and Contractors. Do you own a socket wrench? I have done many projects with a socket wrench. One of the innovations was invented in 1965 when a Sears clerk invented a socket wrench with a button that releases the socket so you…
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S1 E26 Why you should form an LLC or corporation for your intellectual property with Wayne Carroll and Ike Devji
S13 E26 Why you should form an LLC or corporation for your intellectual property Let me tell you a story. Four friends from college decided to start a business together. As they spend long hours together they developed some great ideas and started to implement their plans. They filed a patent...
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S1 E25 Special Guest Ike Devji - The Expert on Asset Protection with Wayne Carroll and Ike Devji
S13 E25 Special Guest Ike Devji - The Expert on Asset Protection Did you know that setting up an LLC might not be enough to protect your assets? When you have assets you become a target of lawsuits. Learn how to protect your assets. In this episode, we address the following questions: What is…
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S1 E24 What to do if you get a copyright infringement cease and desist letter with Wayne Carroll
S13 E24 What to do if you get a copyright infringement cease and desist letter It's crucial for small business owners to understand how to respond to cease and desist letters to protect themselves from legal trouble and potential damages. In the United States, we still believe in innocent until...
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S1 E23 Qualifications for copyright ownership - ChatGPT and open AI with Wayne Carroll
S13 E23 Qualifications for copyright ownership - ChatGPT and open AI In 2011, a monkey in Indonesia took a selfie using a photographer's camera. The photographer, David Slater, claimed copyright ownership of the photo and published it. However, animal rights group PETA filed a lawsuit on behalf…
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S1 E22 Don’t copy content until you listen to this episode with Wayne Carroll
S13 E22 Don’t copy content (words, images, video, music, etc.) until you listen to this episode!! "Happy Birthday To You" is not just the world's most popular song, it was also under a copyright claim for many years. In 2016, an order was issued by a court, placing the song into the public…
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S1 E21 Copyright protections length coverage and strategies with Wayne Carroll
S13 E21 Copyright protections - How long, what is covered, and strategies for registration According to David Israelite, President and CEO of the National Music Publishers' Association, copyright serves as the legal foundation for not only the music industry, but also the film, software,...
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S1 E20 The Design Patent Dilemma Strategies for Responding to Cease and Desist Letters with Wayne Carroll
S13 E20 The Design Patent Dilemma: Strategies for Responding to Cease and Desist Letters According to the United States Patent and Trademark Office, over 50,000 design patent applications were filed in 2022 alone, which is more than a 15% increase from the previous year. If you receive a cease…
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S1 E19 Enforcing a design patent with Wayne Carroll
S1 E19 Enforcing A Design Patent Did you know that many Amazon sellers will look for popular products on Amazon and copy the product to sell it under their own brand? Design patents can be very effective at stopping others who are copying your successful product. For example, if Amazon agrees…
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S1 E18 The Value Of A Design Patent with Wayne Carroll
S1 E18 The Value Of A Design Patent Statistic: Did you know that design patents are becoming increasingly popular? According to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the number of design patent applications filed in the U.S. has increased by over 60% in the last decade. A design...
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S1 E17 Which Is Right For You - Design Patents Or Utility Patents with Wayne Carroll
S1 E17 Which Is Right For You - Design Patents Or Utility Patents Quote: "Intellectual property is the oil of the 21st century." - Mark Getty Who is Mark Getty - He is the founder of Getty Images, the #1 supplier of images for media, corporate, and advertising. Mark Getty’s family was in the oil...
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S1 E16 Don’t Lose Your Trademark - Renewals And Monitoring with Wayne Carroll
S1 E16 Don’t Lose Your Trademark - Renewals And Monitoring Did you know that failing to renew your trademark can result in losing exclusive rights to your brand name or logo? Protecting your company's brand is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge in the marketplace. However, many business...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Leveraging INSPIRATION: The Inspired Patent Podcast
A podcast for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and inventors.
IBGR.Network - Show Airs - Fridays 3 pm ET beginning Apr 7, 2023
Past Podcasts are at LeveraginInspiration.com
Intellectual Property Strategy for Startups & Small Businesses
Season 13 has 13 weeks with 4 episodes each:
From IP Confusion to IP Clarity: Understanding What Inspirations Can and Cannot Be Protected.
Utility Patent Strategy: Patentability, Research, Provisional vs. Nonprovisional, & Patent Process
Strong Utility Patents: Claims, Drawings, Description, and Avoiding Pitfalls
Maximizing Trademark Protection: First Use, Research Strategies, and Start Strong and Finish Strong
Design Patents: Value, Best Use Cases, Enforcement, and Defense
Copyright Essentials: Protection, Ownership, Infringement, and Response Strategies
Copyright Essen
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IBGR onAir Talent Wayne Carroll
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