Best Provisional Patent Podcasts (2025)

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24. What to Do After Allowance | Patent Continuations & Divisionals Explained 22:38

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Welcome to the Patent Pending Made Simple Podcast. In this episode, attorneys Samar Shah and Jamie Brophy discuss an important post-allowance decision: whether to file a continuation or divisional application. We explain: What a continuation is and how it allows you to pursue new claim scope while keeping the original filing date. How a divisional …

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How Long Does It Take to Get a Utility Patent? | InventionIP Podcast 7:13

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Discover how long it really takes to get a utility patent in this insightful episode by InventionIP. Learn about each stage of the patent process—from filing and examination to grant—and understand the factors that affect timelines. The episode also explores ways to speed up approval through Track One and other USPTO programs, plus expert tips for …

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Episode 37: How Long Does It Take to Get a Utility Patent? | InventionIP Podcast 7:13

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Discover how long it really takes to get a utility patent in this insightful episode by InventionIP. Learn about each stage of the patent process—from filing and examination to grant—and understand the factors that affect timelines. The episode also explores ways to speed up approval through Track One and other USPTO programs, plus expert tips for …

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How Long Does It Take to Get a Utility Patent? | InventionIP Podcast 7:12

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Discover how long it really takes to get a utility patent in this insightful episode by InventionIP. Learn about each stage of the patent process—from filing and examination to grant—and understand the factors that affect timelines. The episode also explores ways to speed up approval through Track One and other USPTO programs, plus expert tips for …

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Common Office Actions and How to Overcome Them 19:30

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Episode Summary: In this episode, Attorney Mark Goodman, a Nevada-based intellectual property attorney, breaks down one of the most common roadblocks in the trademark and patent process — Office Actions. He explains what they are, why the USPTO issues them, and how business owners, startups, and inventors can respond effectively. Mark shares practi…

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MPEP Q & A 340: What are non-limiting examples of claims that are not directed to any of the statutory categories? 2:41

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Question: What are some non-limiting examples of claims that are not directed to any of the statutory categories? Answer: Non-limiting examples of claims that are not directed to any of the statutory categories include: Products that do not have a physical or tangible form, such as information (often referred to as “data per se”) or […] The post MP…

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23. Spooky Patents & Scary Claims | What Halloween Inventions Teach About Patent Strategy 22:29

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What can a Ouija board, a pumpkin carving kit, and fake fangs teach us about modern patent practice? In this special Halloween episode, attorneys Samar Shah and Jamie Brophy dig into three “spooky” patents from the past — and uncover how concepts like claim scope, enablement, and obviousness still haunt inventors today. You’ll learn: Why the origin…

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Novelty Search / Patentability Search Report: The First Step Toward a Strong Patent Application | InventionIP Podcast 8:05

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Explore how a Novelty Search or Patentability Search Report lays the foundation for a strong patent application in this episode by InventionIP. Learn how identifying prior art, analyzing existing patents, and assessing uniqueness can help inventors refine their ideas, reduce risks, and improve patent approval chances. Discover why this crucial firs…

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Episode 36: Novelty Search / Patentability Search Report: The First Step Toward a Strong Patent Application | InventionIP Podcast 8:05

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Explore how a Novelty Search or Patentability Search Report lays the foundation for a strong patent application in this episode by InventionIP. Learn how identifying prior art, analyzing existing patents, and assessing uniqueness can help inventors refine their ideas, reduce risks, and improve patent approval chances. Discover why this crucial firs…

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Novelty Search / Patentability Search Report: The First Step Toward a Strong Patent Application | InventionIP Podcast 8:05

6d ago8:05

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Explore how a Novelty Search or Patentability Search Report lays the foundation for a strong patent application in this episode by InventionIP. Learn how identifying prior art, analyzing existing patents, and assessing uniqueness can help inventors refine their ideas, reduce risks, and improve patent approval chances. Discover why this crucial firs…

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Episode 35: Professional Patent Translation Services | Legal & IP Translation Experts | InventionIP 8:20

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Explore how professional patent translation services play a vital role in global intellectual property protection. This InventionIP podcast delves into the importance of linguistic precision, legal accuracy, and technical expertise in translating patents and IP documents. Learn how accurate translations ensure compliance with international patent l…

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Professional Patent Translation Services | Legal & IP Translation Experts | InventionIP 8:20

14d ago8:20

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Explore how professional patent translation services play a vital role in global intellectual property protection. This InventionIP podcast delves into the importance of linguistic precision, legal accuracy, and technical expertise in translating patents and IP documents. Learn how accurate translations ensure compliance with international patent l…

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Should You Trademark Your Business Name, Logo, or Both? 23:37

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Episode Summary In this episode of Inherently Distinctive, Mark Goodman, a Nevada-based intellectual property attorney, explains the key differences between trademarking a business name, a logo, or both—and why understanding this distinction is crucial for protecting your brand identity. Mark breaks down what each type of trademark covers, how they…

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MPEP Q & A 339: When is information material to patentability according to the duty to disclose? 2:26

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Question: When is information material to patentability according to the duty to disclose? Answer: Information is material to patentability when it is not cumulative to information already of record or being made of record in the application, and (1) It establishes, by itself or in combination with other information, a prima facie case of unpatenta…

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Episode 34: Know about Trademark Search & Filing Services | InventionIP Podcast 7:33

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Explore how InventionIP’s Professional Trademark Search & Filing Services help businesses protect their brand identity and avoid costly legal issues. This podcast episode explains the importance of conducting a comprehensive trademark search, filing correctly with the USPTO, and maintaining long-term protection. Learn how expert guidance ensures sm…

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Know about Trademark Search & Filing Services | InventionIP Podcast 7:33

20d ago7:33

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Explore how InventionIP’s Professional Trademark Search & Filing Services help businesses protect their brand identity and avoid costly legal issues. This podcast episode explains the importance of conducting a comprehensive trademark search, filing correctly with the USPTO, and maintaining long-term protection. Learn how expert guidance ensures sm…

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Provisional Patent Drafting | Professional Patent Drafting Services in USA & Canada 7:31

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Discover the essentials of provisional patent drafting in this insightful podcast by InventionIP. Learn how a well-drafted provisional application can secure your invention’s early filing date, strengthen future patent filings, and support innovation in the USA and Canada. Understand key drafting elements, common mistakes to avoid, and how professi…

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Episode 26: Provisional Patent Drafting | Professional Patent Drafting Services in USA & Canada 7:31

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Discover the essentials of provisional patent drafting in this insightful podcast by InventionIP. Learn how a well-drafted provisional application can secure your invention’s early filing date, strengthen future patent filings, and support innovation in the USA and Canada. Understand key drafting elements, common mistakes to avoid, and how professi…

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Provisional Patent Drafting | Professional Patent Drafting Services in USA & Canada 7:31

1M ago7:31

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Discover the essentials of provisional patent drafting in this insightful podcast by InventionIP. Learn how a well-drafted provisional application can secure your invention’s early filing date, strengthen future patent filings, and support innovation in the USA and Canada. Understand key drafting elements, common mistakes to avoid, and how professi…

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The First Trademark Search: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You 17:54

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Episode Summary: In this episode, Mark Goodman, a Nevada-based intellectual property lawyer, explains why a proper trademark clearance search is essential for entrepreneurs, inventors, and creative professionals. Many business owners rely on Google or the USPTO site alone, but Mark breaks down why a thorough professional search is necessary to prot…

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22. Idea vs. Invention Explained: What Makes Something Patentable 19:35

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In this episode, hosts Samar Shah and Jamie Brophy tackle a question every inventor faces: What’s the difference between an idea and an invention—and when is it ready for a patent? What you’ll learn in this episode: Why ideas aren’t patentable—but inventions are. Patents don’t protect vague concepts or “what ifs.” They require concrete details. Sam…

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MPEP Q & A 338: Requirements for an English language translation of a non-English language foreign application. 2:08

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Question: What are two of the requirements for an English language translation of a non-English language foreign application? Answer: If an English language translation of a non-English language foreign application is required: 1) the translation must be that of the certified copy (of the foreign application as filed) and 2) it must be filed togeth…

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Episode 33: Patent Landscape Analysis | Trusted Patent Search Services in USA & Canada – InventionIP Podcast 7:37

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Discover how patent landscape analysis helps innovators, startups, and businesses make informed decisions in today’s competitive markets. This episode by InventionIP explores what a patent landscape is, why it matters, and how trusted patent search services in the USA and Canada provide valuable insights into market trends, competitor activity, and…

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Patent Landscape Analysis | Trusted Patent Search Services in USA & Canada – InventionIP Podcast 7:37

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Discover how patent landscape analysis helps innovators, startups, and businesses make informed decisions in today’s competitive markets. This episode by InventionIP explores what a patent landscape is, why it matters, and how trusted patent search services in the USA and Canada provide valuable insights into market trends, competitor activity, and…

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Step-by-Step Guide to Design Patent Drawings in Patent Application | InventionIP Podcast 7:45

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Discover a step-by-step guide to creating USPTO-compliant design patent drawings. This episode explains why drawings are the foundation of design patent protection, the required views, the difference between solid and dashed lines, and how to avoid common mistakes that could delay or weaken your application. Learn how professional preparation and a…

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Episode 32: Step-by-Step Guide to Design Patent Drawings in Patent Application | InventionIP Podcast 7:45

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Discover a step-by-step guide to creating USPTO-compliant design patent drawings. This episode explains why drawings are the foundation of design patent protection, the required views, the difference between solid and dashed lines, and how to avoid common mistakes that could delay or weaken your application. Learn how professional preparation and a…

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Step-by-Step Guide to Design Patent Drawings in Patent Application | InventionIP Podcast 7:45

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Discover a step-by-step guide to creating USPTO-compliant design patent drawings. This episode explains why drawings are the foundation of design patent protection, the required views, the difference between solid and dashed lines, and how to avoid common mistakes that could delay or weaken your application. Learn how professional preparation and a…

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Who Owns Your Trademark? Legal Rules Every Startup Founder Should Know 15:54

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Inherently Distinctive, attorney Mark Goodman dives into a deceptively simple question: Who owns your trademark? From LLCs to sole proprietors, Mark breaks down the legal nuances of trademark ownership and the real-world consequences of getting it wrong. He shares hard-earned lessons from real-life trademark disp…

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MPEP Q & A 337: Kinds of information that can be relied on in a protest. 3:07

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Question: List three examples of the kinds of information, in addition to prior art documents, that can be relied on in a protest. Answer: The following are examples of the kinds of information, in addition to prior art documents, which can be relied on in a protest: (A) Information demonstrating that the invention was publicly known […] The post M…

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Episode 31: Why Perform a Patent Invalidity Search Before Litigation | InventionIP Podcast 7:34

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Explore why conducting a patent invalidity search before litigation is essential for businesses and innovators. This episode explains how invalidity searches uncover prior art, assess patent strength, and provide critical leverage in disputes. Learn how this step minimizes legal risks, reduces unnecessary costs, and strengthens your position in cou…

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Why Perform a Patent Invalidity Search Before Litigation | InventionIP Podcast 7:33

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Explore why conducting a patent invalidity search before litigation is essential for businesses and innovators. This episode explains how invalidity searches uncover prior art, assess patent strength, and provide critical leverage in disputes. Learn how this step minimizes legal risks, reduces unnecessary costs, and strengthens your position in cou…

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Special Episode: Phillip Swan on The Friendly Futurist with Dave Monk 31:35

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We are thrilled to present a special co-promotion episode, bringing you a dynamic discussion from the Friendly Futurist: Towards Society 5.0 podcast featuring one of Iridius’s Co-Founders, Phillip Swan. Phillip joins Dave Monk to discuss agentic AI, the Iridius mission to provide safe and responsible AI solutions, and the challenges of AI hallucina…

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How to Perform a Freedom to Operate Patent Search on a Product | InventionIP Podcast 6:28

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A Freedom to Operate (FTO) patent search is essential before launching any new product. It helps businesses identify active patents that could pose infringement risks, ensuring a clear path to market. This blog explains what an FTO search is, why it matters, and outlines the step-by-step process — from defining scope and searching databases to anal…

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Episode 30: How to Perform a Freedom to Operate Patent Search on a Product | InventionIP Podcast 6:28

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A Freedom to Operate (FTO) patent search is essential before launching any new product. It helps businesses identify active patents that could pose infringement risks, ensuring a clear path to market. This blog explains what an FTO search is, why it matters, and outlines the step-by-step process — from defining scope and searching databases to anal…

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How to Perform a Freedom to Operate Patent Search on a Product | InventionIP Podcast 6:28

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A Freedom to Operate (FTO) patent search is essential before launching any new product. It helps businesses identify active patents that could pose infringement risks, ensuring a clear path to market. This blog explains what an FTO search is, why it matters, and outlines the step-by-step process — from defining scope and searching databases to anal…

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Provisional Patents Explained: How to Protect Your Idea Before a Full Filing 15:14

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Episode Summary In this insightful episode of Inherently Distinctive, intellectual property attorney Mark Goodman explains the fundamentals of provisional patent applications and how they can be a strategic first step in protecting new inventions. This conversation dives deep into how provisional patents work, the difference between provisional and…

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AI4Purpose: Using AI for a Positive Social Impact - Dhaval Patel - The Agentic Insider - Episode #23 43:44

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How can AI be a factor in creating positive social impact? Dhaval Patel, Co-Founder and Chief AI Officer at AI4Purpose Inc., joins the show to talk about the transformative potential of AI in healthcare and life sciences. With over 20 years of experience in data science and AI, Dhaval shares his personal journey and discusses the current state of A…

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MPEP Q & A 336: Circumstances when relevant documentation should be submitted to regulatory review body. 2:56

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Question: When should relevant documentation submitted to a regulatory review body be submitted for the Office for review? Answer: Where relevant documentation is submitted to a regulatory review body, such as the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), and is material to any pending patent application or reexamination proceeding, such documentation…

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Episode 29: Steps Involved in a Patentability Search | InventionIP Podcast 7:14

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Discover the essential steps of a patentability search in this episode of the InventionIP Podcast. Host Emma Johnson speaks with IP expert Dr. Michael Turner to unpack the process — from defining your invention to analyzing prior art and preparing a search report. Learn about common mistakes, best practices, and real-world examples that show why a …

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Steps Involved in a Patentability Search | InventionIP Podcast 7:14

2M ago7:14

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Discover the essential steps of a patentability search in this episode of the InventionIP Podcast. Host Emma Johnson speaks with IP expert Dr. Michael Turner to unpack the process — from defining your invention to analyzing prior art and preparing a search report. Learn about common mistakes, best practices, and real-world examples that show why a …

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The Future of AI: Education, Ethics, and Collaboration - Tess Posner - The Agentic Insider - Ep #22 46:54

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How can we make AI tools and education more widely available for all? Tess Posner, the Co-Founder and interim CEO of AI4All joins the show today to dive into AI education. Tess is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and an advocate for making the benefits of AI widely accessible and ethically applied. Tess discusses the origins and mission of AI4All…

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Beyond the Lines: The Role of Patent Drawings in Securing Innovation | InventionIP 6:18

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Patent drawings are more than just illustrations—they are a vital part of protecting innovation. This episode by InventionIP explores why accurate and professional patent drawings are essential for both utility and design patents. Listeners will learn how drawings help meet USPTO requirements, avoid costly mistakes, and strengthen patent applicatio…

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Episode 28: Beyond the Lines: The Role of Patent Drawings in Securing Innovation | InventionIP 6:18

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Patent drawings are more than just illustrations—they are a vital part of protecting innovation. This episode by InventionIP explores why accurate and professional patent drawings are essential for both utility and design patents. Listeners will learn how drawings help meet USPTO requirements, avoid costly mistakes, and strengthen patent applicatio…

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Beyond the Lines: The Role of Patent Drawings in Securing Innovation | InventionIP 6:18

2M ago6:18

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Patent drawings are more than just illustrations—they are a vital part of protecting innovation. This episode by InventionIP explores why accurate and professional patent drawings are essential for both utility and design patents. Listeners will learn how drawings help meet USPTO requirements, avoid costly mistakes, and strengthen patent applicatio…

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Can You Trademark a Slogan, Sound, or Color? What Entrepreneurs Need to Know 19:44

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Inherently Distinctive, attorney Mark Goodman dives deep into the world of nontraditional trademarks. From the iconic chimes of NBC to the signature brown of UPS, Mark breaks down what entrepreneurs need to know about protecting brand elements beyond names and logos—including slogans, sounds, colors, and trade dr…

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How to Drive Real Business Value with AI - Todd James - The Agentic Insider - Episode #21 48:12

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AI comes from a business-first strategy, not technology-first. Today’s episode features Todd James, a seasoned expert with 30 years of experience in information security, technology, data, and business consulting. Todd shares his visions for the future of AI, emphasizing the democratization of AI capabilities and the reduction of friction in organi…

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MPEP Q & A 335: Under what circumstances will international and search fees be refunded? 3:28

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Question: Under what circumstances will the international and search fees be refunded? Answer: The international and search fees will be refunded if no international filing date is accorded or if the application is withdrawn before transmittal of the record copy to the International Bureau. The search fee will be refunded if the application is with…

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Unpacking Our Four Provisional Patents - The Agentic Insider - Episode #20 38:26

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What does the future of AI regulation look like? Today, we delve into revolutionary concepts surrounding AI and data with Peter Larsen (Chief Technical Officer) and Spencer Bentley (AI Technical Fellow). The discussion highlights the importance of training AI agents to operate safely within enterprises, emphasizing entitlements and permissions to p…

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21. Navigating the Patent Process with Expert Paralegal Hastings Galloway 29:49

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Join hosts Samar Shah and Jamie Brophy as they dive into the world of patents with expert paralegal Hastings Galloway. Discover the essential role of a patent paralegal, the importance of attention to detail, and the intricacies of patent law. Hastings shares her journey from hospitality to patent law, offering insights into the daily responsibilit…

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Builder vs. Consumer: Robert Scoble's Vision for an AI-Powered Society - The Agentic Insider - Episode #19 44:40

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In the new world of AI, will you be a builder or a consumer? Robert Scoble, a prominent tech evangelist and futurist, joins The Agentic Insider today to discuss the rapidly evolving world of AI and its growing impact on various industries and consumer life. Robert shares his journey from building Apple II motherboards in 1978 to launching Siri and …