In Every Deal Is a Dance, attorney and former choreographer Mishawn Nolan explores the rhythm between creativity and commerce. Each episode features conversations with artists, entrepreneurs, and innovators who are aligning purpose with business — finding their own flow between structure and reinvention. From cultural change-makers to creative founders, these are stories of authenticity in action — where business strategy meets artistry, and every step is part of the dance. 🎧 Part of The LOO ...
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re: invent(ed) is a podcast about transformation — in people, careers, and industries. Hosted by Nick Rosenberg, Partner at Nolan Heimann LLP, the show features conversations with innovators, professionals, and creators who’ve rebuilt, reimagined, or reshaped their work and lives. From tech to entertainment to law, these are stories of change in motion — and what it takes to start over, level up, or change direction on purpose. 💡 Part of The LOOK.Legal Pods from Nolan Heimann LLP — lawyers f ...
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The Licensing Exchange is a podcast about the business of creativity — where brands, artists, and innovators meet at the intersection of commerce and culture. Hosted by David Schnider and Greg Pan, partners at Nolan Heimann LLP, each episode dives into the world of licensing, brand strategy, and pop culture partnerships through candid conversations with industry leaders who have shaped global trends. From retail pioneers to entertainment executives, guests share how licensing has evolved fro ...
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Learn the steps of how to patent your invention, from initial concept to issued patent. Host and registered patent attorney, Adam L. Diament, J.D., Ph.D., guides you through the complicated process of patenting your invention. This podcast starts from the beginning of what to do when you first have an idea, all the way through the steps that lead to an issued patent. Other intellectual property areas will also be covered, such as trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and licensing. Adam Dia ...
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POTENT explores the intersection of cannabis, law, and policy—bringing you insider insights from industry leadership, regulators, and advocates. In this series, Nolan Heimann LLP partners speak with thought leaders to explain how cannabis producers navigate licensing, regulation, and stakeholder resistance. From clearing bureaucratic hurdles to building advocacy coalitions, POTENT shines a light on what it actually takes to succeed in cannabis.
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LOOK.Legal is an invitation to see what we see as the creative content worlds intersect. We'll explore the new opportunities and forward-looking strategies emerging across our firm's practice areas: Film, Television, Location BasedEntertainment, Fashion, Toys, Games, World Building, Social Influencers, Branded Content, Cannabis, Music, Design, Art, Themed Parks, NFTs, Metaverse(s), Food, and Technology Platforms.
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META This! explores the rapidly evolving world of the metaverse and immersive digital experiences. The series dives into how emerging technologies, virtual worlds, and decentralized platforms are transforming culture, commerce, and intellectual property. Featuring in-depth conversations with innovators, brand leaders, and creators at the forefront of Web3, each episode unpacks strategies, case studies, and opportunities for brands to thrive in this next digital frontier.
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Women in Leadership is a thought-provoking series examining the challenges, opportunities, and evolving landscape for women in positions of power. Through interviews with leaders, coaches, and changemakers across industries, the series explores the systemic barriers, cultural shifts, and success stories shaping the future of leadership. Each episode offers fresh perspectives and practical insights to inspire more inclusive, equitable, and effective workplaces.
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Building Change: Zubaida Bai on Engineering Empathy and Empowering Women to End Poverty
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23:55In this inspiring episode of Every Deal Is a Dance, host Mishawn Nolan speaks with Zubaida Bai, President & CEO of Grameen Foundation, a global organization helping women and families escape poverty through entrepreneurship. A mechanical engineer by training and designer by passion, Zubaida shares how a single moment in a rural clinic sparked her t…
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The Robots Are Coming...to Help You Patent! The Patent Office's New Pilot Program for AI Patent Searches: Ep.161
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10:44What happens when the USPTO lets artificial intelligence join the patent process? In this episode, I breaks down the brand-new Automated Search Pilot Program, a six-month experiment where AI runs a pre-exam prior art search before a human examiner even touches your application. I explains what it is, how to join, who it helps (and who it doesn't), …
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Renowned Attorney Brett Ward on Reimagining Law Practice in an Era of AI and Extraordinary Change
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46:24In this premiere episode of re: invent(ed), host Nick Rosenberg sits down with Brett Ward, Co-Chair of Litigation at Blank Rome LLP, to discuss the art of reinvention — in both career and mindset. Brett shares his personal journey from early work in civil rights to becoming one of the nation’s leading family law attorneys, reflecting on how technol…
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From Garage to Global: Cindy Levitt on Building Hot Topic and the Evolution of Licensing
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56:10In the premiere episode of The Licensing Exchange, hosts David Schnider and Greg Pan sit down with Cindy Levitt — former Senior Vice President of Licensing at Hot Topic and 2023 Licensing International Hall of Fame inductee — to talk about the evolution of licensing, creativity, and risk-taking in retail. Cindy shares how she helped grow Hot Topic …
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The Business of Being Human: Jess Weiner on Creativity, Change, and the Power of Authenticity
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39:09In the premiere episode of Every Deal Is a Dance, host Mishawn Nolan sits down with Jess Weiner — cultural expert, author, and CEO of Talk to Jess — whose work has helped redefine how global brands like Dove and Mattel approach representation, creativity, and authenticity. Together, they explore how creativity and empathy fuel meaningful business, …
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When Ideas Defend Themselves: The Strange Rules of Intellectual Property Ep.160
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10:03Not all intellectual property rights are automatic. Some appear the moment you create, others only when you use, file, or keep them locked away. Join me in the latest episode of "The Patenting for Inventors Podcast," as we explore the hidden logic of patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets, and why the law treats your poem, your logo, yo…
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META This! Ep.9: The Future of Robotics: Insights from Yarek Niedbala of KUKA Robotics
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36:23Hosted by Stefan Guttensohn In this expansive episode, we’re joined by Yarek Niedbala, Vice President of Technology Advancement at KUKA Robotics, a global leader in industrial automation. Together with host Stefan Guttensohn, Yarek unpacks what defines a robot, how collaborative robots (co-bots) are disrupting the industry, and how emerging ecosyst…
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META This! Ep.8: Exploring Digital Fashion in the Metaverse: An Interview with Amber Bezahler of Muus Collective
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25:25🎮👗 Fashion, gaming, and the future of digital identity collide in this insightful episode. Amber Bezahler, co-founder and co-CEO of Muus Collective, joins host David Schnider to explore how digital fashion and immersive platforms are shaping the next evolution of ecommerce and self-expression. From Roblox and Fortnite to emerging Web3 ecosystems, A…
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META This! Ep.7: Gamers, Heads Up! Nightdive & Atari are Bringing Back Lost Classic Games
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26:12In Episode 7 of META This!, host David Schnider is joined by Larry Kuperman, Director of Business Development at Nightdive Studios—now part of Atari—for a deep and engaging conversation about preserving the past to power the future of gaming. Larry walks us through: How Nightdive identifies, licenses, and remasters classic games The importance of S…
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META This! Ep.6: Virtual Reality is Where the Young Spend their Time & their Allowance! Fortnite = $3B a Year
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30:23In Episode 6 of META This!, host David Schnider welcomes Morgan Linton, CTO and co-founder of Bold Metrics, for a deep dive into how Gen Z is shaping the Metaverse—and spending billions doing it. Topics include: Why Fortnite generates $3B annually from virtual outfits How kids now prefer their allowance in Robux over real dollars What 3D and VR com…
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Meta This! Ep.5: Does Your Employer Own Your Invention? Take The Quiz
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32:34In Episode 5 of META This!, registered patent attorney Adam Diament challenges entertainment attorney Ted Nguyen with a pop quiz on common patent law myths—testing how much even seasoned lawyers know about IP ownership. This episode dives into: What a utility patent actually protects Whether your employer can own your invention The difference betwe…
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META This! Ep.4: The Voice Sings a Virtual Tune in the Metaverse
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37:06In Episode 4 of META This!, David Schnider is joined by Justin Hochberg, CEO of Virtual Brand Group, to break down how global franchises like The Voice and Barbie are stepping into the metaverse. They cover: Building a virtual theme park for The Voice in Decentraland Designing gamified fashion for Barbie in Roblox Why social interaction—not gaming—…
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META This! Ep.3: David Talks Metaverse with Jason Fader, also ChatGPT, NFTs, & the Game Industry’s Future
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31:47In Episode 3 of META This!, host David sits down with Jason Fader—senior game developer and CEO of Iocaine Studios—for a deep dive into the Metaverse, its evolving platforms, and the technologies driving its growth. They unpack how platforms like Roblox and VRChat are building digital communities, the future of cross-platform NFTs, and how generati…
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META This! Ep.2: Attorney Stefan Guttensohn Demystifies the Metaverse & Web 3.0 with Will Wong, Partner at DAP Capital & NFT Investment Fund
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50:07In Episode 2 of META This!, host Stefan Guttensohn welcomes Will Wong—serial entrepreneur and general partner at DAP Capital—to break down the core concepts shaping the next evolution of the internet: Web3, blockchain, NFTs, and the metaverse. Together, they explore decentralization, digital identity, immersive experiences, and how creators, brands…
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META This! Ep.1: Justin Hochberg Delves into his Successful Launch of Brands in the Metaverse
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25:24In the first episode of Meta This!—a new series from Nolan Heimann’s LOOK.legal podcast—partner David Schnider is joined by Justin Hochberg, CEO of Virtual Brand Group and one of the leading voices in metaverse brand strategy. They dive into what the metaverse actually is (and isn’t), how platforms like Roblox and Fortnite are already shaping cultu…
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Women in Leadership Ep.1: The Barriers, Biases, and Solutions: Interview with Leadership Coach Kelly Algier
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38:45🎙 Hosted by Stefan Guttensohn | Guest: Kelly Algier Why do women—who make up half the population—still hold less than 20% of senior corporate positions? Leadership coach and Harvard-trained organizational psychologist Kelly Algier joins Stefan Guttensohn to unpack the deep-rooted biases and structural challenges facing women in leadership. Together…
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POTENT Ep.4: Explore the Business Opportunities and Peak Consumer Experience to be Found in the Cannabis Community
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34:25In Episode 4 of POTENT, hosts Wendy Heimann and Bryan Bergman talk with Maha Haq, a leading cannabis strategist and marketing expert, about the expanding role of cannabis in experiential spaces. From lounges in West Hollywood to events at the Oakland Coliseum, Maha shares how brands are navigating regulation, creating community, and leveraging ente…
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POTENT Ep.3 Pt.2: Government Relations Insider on How the Cannabis Industry Can Work with Political Powers
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30:17In this follow-up to Part 1, POTENT hosts Bryan Bergman, Wendy Heimann, and Nick Rosenberg continue their compelling conversation with Adam Spiker of Spiker Rendon Consulting. This episode dives into the local-level dynamics of cannabis legalization and how communities, regulators, and the entertainment industry can work together to shape a more fu…
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POTENT Ep.3 Pt.1: Government Relations Insider on How the Cannabis Industry Can Work With Political Powers
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33:15In Part 1 of this two-part episode of POTENT, Bryan Bergman and Wendy Heimann speak with Adam Spiker, partner at Spiker Rendon Consulting and a third-generation political consultant specializing in cannabis regulatory advocacy. They unpack the disconnect between state and local cannabis licensing, explain why many California cities still resist imp…
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POTENT Ep.2 Pt.2: Leading Cannabis Event Consultant Shares Game Changing Approaches
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25:57In this follow-up to Part 1, Bryan Bergman, Wendy Heimann-Nunes, and Nick Rosenberg continue their conversation with cannabis consultant and advocate Jackie Subeck of Hey Jackpot! The team explores practical, hypothetical scenarios that producers of immersive and out-of-home entertainment might face when incorporating cannabis into their events — f…
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POTENT Ep.2 Pt.1: Leading Cannabis Event Consultant Shares Game Changing Approaches
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27:35In Part 1 of this two-part episode, attorneys Bryan Bergman, Wendy Heimann-Nunes, and Nick Rosenberg of Nolan Heimann LLP sit down with cannabis industry trailblazer Jackie Subeck, founder of Hey Jackpot! Together, they explore the evolving relationship between cannabis consumption and out-of-home entertainment—from licensing lounges in West Hollyw…
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POTENT Ep.1: What's Emerging at The Intersection of Cannabis & Immersive Entertainment
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20:36Attorney's Bryan Bergman and Wendy Heimann tee-up their new podcast exploring the opportunities and challenges emerging at the intersection of Cannabis and out-of-home immersive experiences. Bryan has served the burgeoning cannabis industry, state-by-state, where he has developed an unmatched legal expertise. Bryan speaks regularly on industry-rela…
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Lululemon Sues Costco - A Fashion Lawsuit You Can't Just Downward Dog Out Of Ep.159
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13:55Lululemon wants Costco to stop selling its copycat couture. In this episode, I cover the juicy new lawsuit between the premium yoga brand and the king of bulk, breaking down Lululemon's patent, trademark, trade dress, and unfair practices claims against Costco for selling lookalike fashion. What's actually protectable in fashion and why is winning …
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Patenting for Inventors Ep. 158: The Pre-Patent Power Play: Can I License My Invention While It’s Still Patent Pending?
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9:43🎙 Hosted by Adam Diament, Registered Patent Attorney | Partner, Nolan Heimann LLP You’ve filed your patent application—but it hasn’t been granted yet. A company wants to license your invention now. Can you do it? Yes—and in this episode, Adam Diament walks you through how. Learn the real value of a pre-patent license, what a company is actually pay…
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The Pre-Patent Power Play: Can I License My Invention While It's Still Patent Pending? Ep.158
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9:43Can you really license your invention before your patent is granted? In this episode of The Patenting for Inventors Podcast, I break down the risks, rewards, and real-world strategies behind licensing a patent-pending invention. Whether you're an inventor looking to monetize early, or a company weighing the value of exclusive rights before the ink …
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Patenting for Inventors Ep. 157: The Risk of Joint Ownership in Patents – And Why It’s a Trap
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6:38🎙 Hosted by Adam Diament, Registered Patent Attorney | Partner, Nolan Heimann LLP Sharing a patent may sound like a good idea—until your co-owner licenses it to your competitor and leaves you powerless. In this episode, Adam Diament breaks down the risks of joint patent ownership and why it often ends in regret. From real-world case law to investor…
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The Risk of Joint Ownership in Patents – And Why It's a Trap Ep.157
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6:38In this episode of Patenting for Inventors, we dive into the hidden pitfalls of joint patent ownership—and why it's often more trouble than it's worth. From licensing surprises to enforcement roadblocks, you'll learn how even the best-intentioned partnerships can turn into legal landmines. Find out how to protect your rights, avoid unwanted co-owne…
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Patenting for Inventors Ep. 156: Face Value: Protecting Your Identity with Name, Image, and Likeness Rights
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8:22🎙 Hosted by Adam Diament, Registered Patent Attorney | Partner, Nolan Heimann LLP Think only celebrities need to worry about their face being used without permission? Think again. In this episode, Adam Diament explores the legal doctrine of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)—also known as the right of publicity—and how it’s becoming essential in the a…
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Face Value: Protecting Your Identity with Name, Image, and Likeness Rights Ep.156
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8:22In this episode, we're diving into the world of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights—what they are, why they matter, and how they're shaping everything from college sports to social media and AI. Whether you're an athlete, influencer, entrepreneur, or just someone with a digital presence, your identity has value—and the law is catching up to prot…
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Patenting for Inventors Ep. 155: Trademark Refused, Patent Approved: Illegal Intellectual Property Explained
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9:53🎙 Hosted by Adam Diament, Registered Patent Attorney | Partner, Nolan Heimann LLP Can you patent a bong? What about trademark a cannabis candy? 🤔 In this episode, Adam Diament tackles a frequently misunderstood area of IP law: whether you can obtain intellectual property rights for products that are illegal under U.S. law. The answers may surprise …
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Trademark Refused, Patent Approved: Illegal Intellectual Property Explained Ep.155
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9:53Can you patent an illegal invention? What about trademarking a product that breaks federal law—or copyrighting something downright criminal? In this episode of The Patenting for Inventors Podcast, you'll learn about the surprising differences in how U.S. intellectual property law treats illegality. From patented bongs to denied THC trademarks, you'…
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Patenting for Inventors Ep. 154: Can AI be an Inventor? Guidance from the Patent Office
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8:13🎙 Hosted by Adam Diament, Registered Patent Attorney | Partner, Nolan Heimann LLP AI can code, compose, and even create new inventions—but can it be named as an inventor on a patent? In this episode, Adam Diament breaks down the USPTO’s 2024 guidance on AI-assisted invention, explaining: ⚖️ Why only natural persons can be inventors under U.S. paten…
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Can Artificial Intelligence (AI) be an Inventor? Guidance from the Patent Office Ep.154
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8:13Can AI be an inventor? The short answer is no—but the full story is more complex. In this episode, I break down the latest Patent Office guidance on AI-assisted inventions and what it means for inventorship. Learn when using AI still qualifies you for a patent, where the legal grey areas lie, and what to watch out for in your filings. If you're inn…
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Patenting for Inventors Ep. 153: Lights, Camera, Patent! 10 Celebrities You Didn’t Know Were Patent Holders
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9:33🎙 Hosted by Adam Diament, Registered Patent Attorney | Partner, Nolan Heimann LLP Think celebrities only make headlines for red carpets and recording studios? Think again. In this episode, Adam Diament dives into the world of celebrity inventors—yes, real U.S. patent holders. From Michael Jackson’s anti-gravity shoes to Hedy Lamarr’s game-changing …
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Lights, Camera, Patent! 10 Celebrities You Didn't Know Were Patent Holders Ep.153
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9:33What do Michael Jackson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Prince, and Charlie Sheen all have in common? They all hold U.S. patents! In this episode of The Patenting for Inventors Podcast learn about 10 celebrities that you probably didn't know patented their inventions. Learn about additional celebrity patent holders and what it takes to be considered an inventor…
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Patenting for Inventors Ep. 152: Can a Fancy Leg Stand on Its Own as a Trademark? The Recent Case of In re Kason
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7:37🎙 Hosted by Adam Diament, Registered Patent Attorney | Partner, Nolan Heimann LLP A telescoping metal leg walks into the USPTO and says, “Trademark me!” The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board says... no. In this episode, Adam breaks down the real-life case of In re Kason, where a company tried to register a restaurant leg design as a trademark. Kason…
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Can a Fancy Leg Stand on Its Own as a Trademark? The Recent Case of In re Kason Ep.152
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7:37You cannot get a design patent or a trademark registered for something that is considered "functional" -- but here's the tricky part: what counts as "functional" depends on whether you're talking about trademark law or patent law. Kason Industries Inc. recently learned this the hard way when it was denied trademark registration, but received a desi…
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Patenting for Inventors Ep. 151: Patent Me Maybe: (Carly Rae) Jepson-Style Patent Claims
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7:19🎙 Hosted by Adam Diament, Registered Patent Attorney | Partner, Nolan Heimann LLP This is not a Carly Rae Jepsen fan podcast—but in this episode, her hit song “Call Me Maybe” helps explain a major concept in patent law: Jepson-style claims. Unlike traditional U.S. patent claims that avoid admitting anything about prior art, Jepson claims explicitly…
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Patent Me Maybe: (Carly Rae) Jepson-Style Patent Claims Ep.151
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7:19There are many ways to write patent claims. One way is called a Jepson-style patent claim, where you explicitly admit what is not inventive about your claim, and then state the part or parts that are inventive. It's not named after the singer named Carly Rae Jepsen, but what if Carly Rae Jepsen wanted to patent a method to get a crush to fall in lo…
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