IP of Everything Podcast

Dive into the world of social media influencers and the intellectual property challenges they encounter, with insights from our hosts and Suzy Holman, a former influencer-turned-expert. Meet the Hosts: Jennifer Van Kirk Oliver Bajracharya Aaron Johnson Learn more about our work. Learn more about Lewis Roca.

Explore the legal intricacies of dog toy trademarks such as Chewy Vuitton and Bad Spaniels. Uncover key cases, including a pivotal Supreme Court showdown, with implications for both canines and intellectual property at large. Meet the Hosts: Jennifer Van Kirk Oliver Bajracharya Aaron Johnson Learn more about our work. Learn more about Lewis Roca.

Continuing on this captivating musical journey, our hosts explore familiar tunes, recent copyright disputes, music copyright intricacies and potential infringement risks. Meet the Hosts: Jennifer Van Kirk Oliver Bajracharya Aaron Johnson Learn more about our work. Learn more about Lewis Roca.

Have you ever experienced musical déjà vu? Join our hosts on a musical journey through familiar tunes, recent copyright disputes, musical copyright intricacies and infringement risks.  Meet the Hosts: Jennifer Van Kirk Oliver Bajracharya Aaron Johnson Learn more about our work. Learn more about Lewis Roca.

Have you ever wondered how common words can become exclusive trademarks? Tune in to learn how The Ohio State University secured a trademark for the word "The" in relation to apparel and unravel the intriguing world of trademark registration for other everyday words and phrases. Meet the Hosts: Jennifer Van Kirk Oliver Bajracharya Aaron Johnson Learn more about our work. Learn more about Lewis Roca.

Are you curious about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shaking up the world of Intellectual Property (IP)? Tune in to discover the latest developments in this complex field. Meet the Hosts: Jennifer Van Kirk Oliver Bajracharya Aaron Johnson Learn more about our work. Learn more about Lewis Roca.

We laugh our way through some fun trivia and then discuss the latest at the USPTO with Molly Kocialski, Director of the USPTO's Rocky Mountain Regional Office.   Meet the Hosts: Jennifer Van Kirk Oliver Bajracharya Aaron Johnson Learn more about our work. Learn more about Lewis Roca.  

Non-Fungible Trademark? How brand owners and content creators are transitioning their trademark rights to the metaverse, the problems that come up with adapting the law and these rights to the new technology. Meet the Hosts: Jennifer Van Kirk Oliver Bajracharya Aaron Johnson Learn more about our work. Learn more about Lewis Roca.

When to laugh or when to sue? Famous brand owners face this question when their brands are used as the butt of a joke or in humorous-intending spin-off products. Think CHEWY VUITTON dog toys, LARDASHE for plus-sized clothing, and BAGZILLA for monstrously strong garbage bags. Join our hosts are they explore the bounds of the trademark parody defense.

Do you enjoy snacking on Gruyere and Roquefort cheese while sipping champagne or sparkling wine and watching the American Football Conference? Please join us as we map out the world of geographic trademarks.

Why is BJ Novak's face appearing on products all over the world, is it permitted, and what can he do about it?

Student-athletes can now profit from their own name, image, and likeness thanks to NCAA rules changes. However, what is and is not allowed is far from clear. Join us as we discuss the myriad state and school rule changes regarding student-athlete endorsements.

The limited availability of custom-designed shoes, clothing, and accessories makes these items highly desirable and they fetch high prices. But are they legal? Tune in as we discuss IP issues that can arise from the design and sale of customized fashion.

WTF is an NFT? NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) are all the rage, with some works being sold for six-figure prices. But, are NFTs a valuable one-of-a-kind commodity or merely a fad? What IP rights does an NFT owner own and how can they be enforced? What IP precautions should NFT creators take? Join us to find out!

Are food delivery companies picking up claims of infringement when they pick up your order?  We explore the potential intellectual property issues with delivery services acting as, or claiming to act as, representatives of restaurants and other brick-and-mortar locations.

In this episode, we take a look back at some of our hottest topics and the latest trends from the past year: Chairman Bernie, Tiger King vs. Carole, Bad Tattoos and Band Names!

Logging in isn't like going to class: as students are forced to learn through distance learning, what new intellectual property issues are popping up in the online classrooms?

Well, that escalated quickly! Has your meme gone viral? Have you become a meme? Join our team as they discuss the intellectual property implications of memes. Even Grumpy Cat would approve.

Campaign rallies and political events are kicking off, and so are the cease and desist demands! Our team discusses many of the IP issues that politicians can find themselves in. Find out more in this episode.

Get the swear jar ready, because our hosts are pushing the envelope this episode! How far can trademarks go when the mark might include offensive language or imagery? Find out in this episode!

We're putting the band back together, man! Wait, who owns the name? What happens to the ownership between management and band members while the band is together and after they split up? Who can claim their legacy? Find out in this episode.

Join our panel of IP lawyers as they discuss the IP litigation cases and issues associated with tattoos and their use in popular culture.

Join our panel of IP lawyers as they discuss the IP litigation cases and issues associated with one of the hottest shows on Netflix - Tiger King. Hear how you can avoid some trademark pitfalls.