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A legal podcast focused on providing innovative companies and investors with important and timely information concerning intangible assets such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.

Williams Mullen


    • Apr 9, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 14m AVG DURATION
    • 49 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Williams Mullen's Trending Now: An IP Podcast

    TCPA Compliance and Litigation Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 18:34


    In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Carmelle Alipio and Rob Van Arnam provide an update on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), including litigation trends, orders and key takeaways.

    Leverage Your IP - Residual Goodwill in Trademarks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 12:01


    In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Clinton Brannon and Janet Cho discuss residual goodwill in trademarks, including what it comprises and how it may be asserted.

    Artificial Intelligence: Audio DeepFakes and Clones

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 17:47


    In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Courtney Reigel and Amy Pruett provide an update on recent cases regarding the use of AI to clone voices and some of the legal issues with deepfakes on the Internet.  

    IP and M&A Transactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 18:48


    In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Rakesh Parikh, Aaron Fadden and Janet Cho provide their insights into some of the nuances of corporate transactions involving intellectual property. Transactions that involve patents, trademarks, copyrights, domain names, and other proprietary assets often present a unique set of challenges that many transactional attorneys may not be familiar with. Tune in to hear our hosts explain these challenges and describe some things to look out for during your next transaction involving intellectual property.

    NCAA Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) Update – Recent Lawsuits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 12:48


    In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Amy Pruett and Ed White discuss the status of the NCAA Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) Policies, current challenges and recommendations for enforcement.

    Artificial Intelligence: Issues Affecting Creators, Writers and Artists

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 17:04


    In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Janet Cho and Amy Pruett provide an update on recent cases and some of the legal issues involved with using datasets to train AI models.

    Artificial Intelligence Patents & Emerging Regulatory Laws

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 9:53


    In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Tom Bergert and Clint Brannon discuss considerations for AI patent applicants and investors in light of emerging AI state and federal regulatory laws.

    Artificial Intelligence: Impact on Creators, Writers, & Artists

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 13:16


    In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Amy Pruett and Courtney Reigel focus on recent cases and related guidance regarding the use of training datasets for AI models and how the process is impacting creators, writers, and artists. 

    U.S. State Data Privacy Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 14:42


    In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Courtney Reigel and Carmelle Alipio provide an update on the state data privacy law regime in the U.S. as we start off the new year, including new laws passed by states in 2023 and laws that will take effect this year.

    AI Considerations in M&A Transactions and Contract Drafting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 9:59


    In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Janet Cho and Rob Van Arnam discuss the basics of AI and CHATGPT, how they can be used in contracts, their benefits, and risks.

    PARALEGAL INSIGHTS: A Collaborative Trademark Practice, Series 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 16:39


    In this episode of PARALEGAL INSIGHTS, Janet Cho and Elizabeth Davenport discuss what many trademark applicants and registrants are experiencing firsthand – the increase of fraudulent solicitations. An ever-evolving subject, Janet and Elizabeth touch upon what to expect and what to do when you receive one of these solicitations.

    Recent Trends in the FTC's Privacy Enforcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 12:22


    In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Courtney Reigel and Carmelle Alipio discuss the recent trends in the Federal Trade Commission's privacy enforcement efforts.

    Advertising & Media – Industry Trends to Watch in 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 15:22


    In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Ed White and Amy Pruett take a look at advertising and media trends in 2023 that may affect intellectual property and your brands.  

    NIL – Trending Issues Related to the NCAA's Name, Image and Likeness Policy in 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 17:14


    In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Ed White and Courtney Reigel take a look at where things stand with the implementation, enforcement and trends in 2023 related to the NCAA's NIL Policy.  

    Paralegal Insights: A Collaborative Trademark Practice, Series 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 11:02


    What is necessary to show use of the mark with products? What to know about Class 9 product specimens? What to know about software specimens? Tune into the latest episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast with Janet Cho and Elizabeth Davenport to learn more about “mastering the product specimen.”

    NIL – New NCAA Guidelines and State Law Implementation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 14:09


    In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Amy Pruett and Rob Van Arnam look at the enactment of state legislation, particularly in VA and NC, and implementation of the NCAA Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) Policy by universities, athletes, states and collectives.

    PARALEGAL INSIGHTS: A Collaborative Trademark Practice, Series 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 8:08


    In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Janet Cho and Elizabeth Davenport discuss two timely topics as year-end looms: (1) trademark budget considerations and (2) key new developments before the United States Patent & Trademark Office.

    NCAA NIL – Where Things Stand One Year Later

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 20:03


    In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Ed White and Courtney Reigel look at the implementation of the NCAA Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) Policy and where things stand for universities, athletes, states and collectives.  

    PARALEGAL INSIGHTS - A Collaborative Trademark Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 12:31


    In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Janet Cho and Elizabeth Davenport provide helpful tips for anyone interested in trademarks and the due diligence process, including search options and the utility of such research.

    Branding Management Strategy: Dealing With Trademark Congestion and Depletion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 15:44


    There are certain issues that brand owners seem to universally struggle to manage. One issue is infringement and unauthorized use of their trademarks, but another interesting phenomenon are the concepts of trademark congestion and depletion. In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Janet Cho and Courtney Reigel offer some insight for brand owners regarding trademark depletion and congestion, and strategies for taking such developments into account in a brand owner's management plan.  

    Understanding and Economizing NFTs and Creative Content

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 21:05


    In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Amy Pruett and Craig Mytelka discuss non-fungible tokens (NFTs), how they may be used, and the intellectual property issues that come up with their exploitation.

    Copyrights – Small Claims Process at the Copyright Office

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 13:19


    In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Courtney Reigel and Janet Cho provide an update on the small claims process at the Copyright Office, including an overview of upcoming changes under the CASE Act and the Copyright Claims Board.

    Brand Awareness: What You Need to Know When Advertising with MADE IN THE USA

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 14:09


    In this episode of Trending Now An IP Podcast, Janet Cho and Ed White discuss what it means when someone puts MADE IN THE USA on their brand and what the conation is to their brand to consumers.

    Utilizing Social Media to Generate IP Value

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 11:57


    Social media is a great frontier to build and expand brand equity. Companies use it to create brand identities and even brand “personalities.” On the latest episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Courtney Reigel and Ed White offer guidance and caution regarding companies' use of social media in the modern era, including protection, enforcement, policies and influencer agreements.  

    Five Popular Misconceptions about Patents

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 12:54


    Inventors, executives, investors and others are often tripped up when contemplating patents and the rights they do and do not afford. On the latest episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Tom Bergert and Drew Shores discuss five common patent misconceptions and ways to think clearly about patents.

    DMCA Takedowns – Benefits to Internet Service Providers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 13:32


    On the latest episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Ed White and Janet Cho discuss the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and explain the specific requirements and procedures copyright owners and online service providers must undertake to ensure that they are compliant with the DMCA takedown requirements.

    DMCA Takedowns – Benefits to Content Owner

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 12:52


    On the latest episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Ed White and Janet Cho discuss the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, or DMCA, along with its takedown procedures for content owners. They also review safe harbor provisions for online service providers and how they may avail themselves of the involved safe harbors.

    Are there are any Trademarks Available? What Should You Do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 12:58


    On the latest episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Janet Cho discusses trademark congestion and trademark depletion. Specifically, she talks about the difference between the two concepts and helpful tips to protect your brand in the face of these issues.

    False and Misleading Advertising, Label Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 14:21


    Are you interested in learning the best way to advertise and promote your product and services in the competitive marketplace? On the latest episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Ed White and Rob Van Arnam discuss how best to advertise and promote your products and services and what you should consider under federal and state laws when labeling products to ensure that you reach consumers in an effective and lawful way.

    Advertising: ADA Compliance related to Websites and Mobile Applications

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 11:27


    In this episode of Trending Now – An IP Podcast, Rob Van Arnam and Amber Duncan will discuss the rise of litigation in this area, the federal and state laws that apply and practical steps on how to mitigate risks and avoid lawsuits.

    Sweepstakes and Contests

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 11:41


    What's the difference between a sweepstakes and a contest?  What do you need to include in your official rules?  Anything to be mindful of when using social media for your sweepstakes or contest?  Tune in to the latest episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast with Amber Duncan and Rob Van Arnam to learn more about ways to structure your sweepstakes or contest to avoid common mistakes that could land your company in hot water.  

    Advertising and Customer Engagement in the Digital Age - Customer Reviews and Response

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 12:47


    Would you like to re-post or otherwise use reviews left by customers? Is there a way to make sure customers don't post bad reviews? What can a company do to protect itself from inappropriate or irrelevant content? Are there any platform specific requirements our company needs to be mindful of when wanting to use a customer review (or request that a review is removed)? Join Amber Duncan and Rob Van Arnam on the latest episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast to learn more about the good, bad, and ugly sides of customer reviews.

    Advertising and Customer Engagement in the Digital Age - California Privacy update

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 13:54


    On the latest episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Amber Duncan and Rob Van Arnam provide an update on the privacy rules and obligations under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) and best practices for ensuring compliance.

    Maintaining, Expanding and Monetizing Your Portfolio

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 19:41


    Are you excited about re-opening and expanding your business and brand after a year of pandemic shutdowns in 2020? On the latest episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Ed White and Craig Mytelka discuss how to best utilize existing brands to re-launch business models and seek opportunities to expand your brand portfolio.

    IP Litigation Trends: Are Large IP Litigation Damages Awards Here to Stay? – Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 18:04


    Intellectual property infringement damages awards have been on the rise, with several recent patent damages awards in the billions of dollars. On the latest episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Tom Bergert, Clint Brannon and Craig Mytelka discuss recent trends in intellectual property litigation and whether large damages awards are here to stay.

    IP Litigation Trends: Are Large IP Litigation Damages Awards Here to Stay? – Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 20:49


    Intellectual property infringement damages awards have been on the rise, with several recent patent damages awards in the billions of dollars. On the latest episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Tom Bergert, Clint Brannon and Craig Mytelka discuss recent trends in intellectual property litigation and whether large damages awards are here to stay.

    Your Brand is Your Business: Protecting and Managing Your Brand Online

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 15:57


    Your brand is your identity, and therefore, it is likely your most important asset.  Over the past year, with the ever presence of e-commerce transactions due to shutdowns and quarantines, it has never been more important to monitor, manage, and protect your brand online.  On the latest episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Ed White and Janet Cho discuss how brand owners may implement successful strategies for an online brand presence with tips on best practices for online brand protection programs.

    Telecommunication Consumer Protection Act (TCPA): Update and Practical Guidance

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 10:49


    Do you communicate with current and prospective customers electronically via phone or text, and if so do you have their consent?  On the latest episode of Trending Now an IP Podcast, Rob Van Arnam discusses with Amber Duncan an update and recent case decisions on the TCPA as well as practical guidance on compliance.  

    Cause Marketing: Do's and Don'ts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 9:49


    Has your business thought about partnering with a charity for a sales campaign?  Are you involved with a charity that has questioned how to increase awareness and donations?  Join Rob Van Arnam and Amber Duncan for a ten-minute overview of cause marketing, including complying with a myriad of federal and state laws governing sales partnerships between for-profit business and charities.

    How to Preserve Your Intellectual Property Rights with Marking—Part 2: Patents

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 14:52


    On the latest episode of Trending Now, Janet Cho and Clint Brannon discuss the ins and outs of patent marking, including the benefits and risks of marking, and give some practical advice on how to effectively mark your patented products.

    How to Preserve Your Intellectual Property Rights with Marking—Part 1: Trademarks and Copyrights

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 18:11


    On the latest episode of Williams Mullen's Trending Now - An IP Podcast, led by Clint Brannon and Janet Cho—partners in the intellectual property practice at Williams Mullen, is a discussion of “marking” or posting notice to trademarks and copyrighted works, encompassing what to include in marks, where to place them, and the necessity, if any, of including such marking.

    BREXIT: Its Effect on UK Copyrights and What You Need to Know in the Transition

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 18:45


    On the latest episode of Williams Mullen's Trending Now - An IP Podcast, led by Edward White and Janet Cho—partners in the intellectual property practice at WILLIAMS MULLEN—addresses the acquisition and maintenance of copyright rights in the United Kingdom. It also discusses potential impacts to current law as a result of the United Kingdom's impending departure from the European Union on January 1, 2021.  

    BREXIT and EU Trademarks: What You Need to Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 16:15


    The United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union (“BREXIT”) is in its final transition period, which will conclude on December 31, 2020.  BREXIT is affecting many areas of commerce for clients who do business in the United Kingdom and Europe and clients need to be prepared for the conclusion of the transition period later this year.  Clients should pay particular attention to how BREXIT will affect intellectual property assets, such as European trademark registrations.  This podcast will provide clients with advice on how to manage, protect, and expand international trademark portfolios in the wake of BREXIT.    

    Enforcing and Expanding Your Brand During the COVID-19 Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 13:14


    On the latest episode of Williams Mullen's Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Ed White is joined by Janet Cho to discuss specific strategies to protect and enhance your brand during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Intellectual Contracts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 21:53


    On the latest episode of Williams Mullen's Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Amy Pruett is joined by Janet Cho and Ed White to discuss approaches to IP-related agreements during a pandemic

    Intellectual Projects: Dusting off the Idea Files while Working from Home

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 20:49


    On the latest episode of Williams Mullen's Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Clint Brannon is joined by Tom Bergert, Amy Pruett and Janet Cho to discuss their thoughts on developing and protecting back-burner ideas.

    Patent Searching

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 15:08


    On the latest episode of Williams Mullen's Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Tom Bergert and Clint Brannon discuss whether a patentability search or freedom to operate search is needed in order to manage my business risks.

    Patent Office Secrecy Orders

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 8:54


    What Companies Operating in the National Security Space Need to Know.

    Timing of Patents

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 11:43


    In this episode, Clint Brannon and Tom Bergert discuss what companies need to know about the time factor with patents.

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