Meta This! Ep.5: Does Your Employer Own Your Invention? Take The Quiz
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In 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 between patent prosecution and litigation
- Why a patent doesn't always give you the right to use your invention
- International patent protection and the PCT
- Patentability of makeup techniques and other content creator methods
- What “work for hire” means in a legal contract
- When copyright vs. patent vs. trademark applies
Packed with real-life scenarios and witty banter, this is a valuable listen for startups, creators, and professionals navigating today’s innovation economy.
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