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In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss the present and future of intellectual property in the age of AI. You will understand why the content AI generates is legally unprotectable, preventing potential business losses. You will discover who is truly liable for copyright infringement when you publish AI-assisted content, shifting your risk management strategy. You will learn precise actions and methods you must implement to protect your valuable frameworks and creations from theft. You will gain crucial insight into performing necessary due diligence steps to avoid costly lawsuits before publishing any AI-derived work. Watch now to safeguard your brand and stay ahead of evolving legal risks! Watch the video here: Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Listen to the audio here: https://traffic.libsyn.com/inearinsights/tipodcast-ai-future-intellectual-property.mp3 Download the MP3 audio here. Need help with your company’s data and analytics? Let us know! Join our free Slack group for marketers interested in analytics! [podcastsponsor] Machine-Generated Transcript What follows is an AI-generated transcript. The transcript may contain errors and is not a substitute for listening to the episode. Christopher S. Penn: In this week’s In Ear Insights, let’s talk about the present and future of intellectual property in the age of AI. Now, before we get started with this week’s episode, we have to put up the obligatory disclaimer: we are not lawyers. This is not legal advice. Please consult with a qualified legal expert practitioner for advice specific to your situation in your jurisdiction. And you will see this banner frequently because though we are knowledgeable about data and AI, we are not lawyers. We can, if you’d like, join our Slack group at Trust Insights, AI Analytics for Marketers, and we can recommend some people who are lawyers and can provide advice depending on your jurisdiction. So, Katie, this is a topic that you came across very recently. What’s the gist of it? Katie Robbert: So the backstory is I was sitting on a panel with an internal team and one of the audience members. We were talking about generative AI as a whole and what it means for the industry, where we are now, so on, so forth. And someone asked the question of intellectual property. Specifically, how has intellectual property management changed due to AI? And I thought that was a great question because I think that first and foremost, intellectual property is something that perhaps isn’t well understood in terms of how it works. And then I think that there’s we were talking about the notion of AI slop, but how do you get there? Aeo, geo, all your favorite terms. But basically the question is around: if we really break it down, how do I protect the things that I’m creating, but also let people know that it’s available? And that’s. I know this is going to come as a shocker. New tech doesn’t solve old problems, it just highlights it. So if you’re not protecting your assets, if you’re not filing for your copyrights and your trademarks and making sure that what is actually contained within your ecosystem of intellectual property, then you have no leg to stand on. And so just putting it out there in the world doesn’t mean that you own it. There are more regulated systems. They cost money. Again, as Chris mentioned, we’re not lawyers. This is not legal advice. Consult a qualified expert. My advice as a quasi creator is to consult with a legal team to ask them the questions of—let’s say, for example—I really want people to know what the 5P framework is. And the answer, I really do want that, but I don’t want to get ripped off. I don’t want people to create derivatives of it. I don’t want people to say, “Hey, that’s a really great idea, let me create my own version based on the hard work you’ve done,” and then make money off of you where you could be making money from the thing that you created. That’s the basic idea of this intellectual property. So the question that comes up is if I’m creating something that I want to own and I want to protect, but I also want large language models to serve it up as a result, or a search engine to serve it up as a result, how do I protect myself? Chris, I’m sure this is something that as a creator you’ve given a lot of thought to. So how has intellectual property changed due to AI? Christopher S. Penn: Here’s the good and bad news. The law in many places has not changed. The law is pretty firm, and while organizations like the U.S. Copyright Office have issued guidance, the actual laws have not changed. So let’s delineate five different kinds of mechanisms for this. There are copyrights which protect a tangible expression of work. So when you write a blog post, a copyright would protect that. There are patents. Patents protect an idea. Copyrights do not protect ideas. Patents do. Patents protect—like, hey, here is the patent for a toilet paper holder. Which by the way, fun fact, the roll is always over in the patent, which is the correct way to put toilet paper on. And then there are registrations. So there’s trademark, registered mark, and service mark. And these protect things like logos and stuff, brand names. So the 5Ps, for example, could be a service mark. And again, contact your lawyer for which things you need to do. But for example, with Trust Insights, the Trust Insights logo is something that is a registered mark, and the 5Ps are a service mark. Both are also protected by copyright, but they are different. And the reason they’re different is because you would press different kinds of lawsuits depending on it. Now this is also, we’re speaking from the USA. Every country’s laws about copyright are different. Now a lot of countries have signed on to this thing called the Berne Convention (B E R N, I think named after Switzerland), which basically tries to make common things like copyright, trademark, etc., but it’s still not universal. And there are many countries where those definitions are wildly different. In the USA under copyright, it was the 1978 Copyright Act, which essentially says the moment you create something, it is copyrighted. You would file for a copyright to have additional documentation, like irrefutable proof. This is the thing I worked on with my lawyers to prove that I actually made this thing. But under US law right now, the moment you, the human, create something, it is copyrighted. Now as this applies to AI, this is where things get messy. Because if you prompt Gemini or ChatGPT, “Write me a blog post about B2B marketing,” your prompt is copyrightable; the output is not. It was a case in 2018, *Naruto vs. Slater*, where a chimpanzee took a selfie, and there was a whole lawsuit that went on with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. They used the image, and it went to court, and the Supreme Court eventually ruled the chimp did the work. It held the camera, it did the work even though it was the photographer’s equipment, and therefore the chimp would own the copyright. Except chimps can’t own copyright. And so they established in that court case only humans can have copyright in the USA. Which means that if you prompt ChatGPT to write you a blog post, ChatGPT did the work, you did not. And therefore that blog post is not copyrightable. So the part of your question about what’s the future of intellectual property is if you are using AI to make something net new, it’s not copyrightable. You have no claim to intellectual property for that. Katie Robbert: So I want to go back to I think you said the 1978 reference, and I hear you when you say if you create something and put it out there, you own the copyright. I don’t think people care unless there is some kind of mark on it—the different kinds of copyright, trademark, whatever’s appropriate. I don’t think people care because it’s easy to fudge the data. And by that I mean I’m going to say, I saw this really great idea that Chris Penn put out there, and I wish I had thought of it first. So I’m going to put it out there, but I’m going to back date my blog post to one day before. And sure there are audit trails, and you can get into the technical, but at a high level it’s very easy for people to say, “No, I had that idea first,” or, “Yeah, Chris and I had a conversation that wasn’t recorded, but I totally gave him that idea. And he used it, and now he’s calling copyright. But it’s my idea.” I feel unless—and again, I’m going to put this up here because this is important: We’re not lawyers. This is not legal advice—unless you have some kind of piece of paper to back up your claim. Personally, this is one person’s opinion. I feel like it’s going to be harder for you to prove ownership of the thing. So, Chris, you and I have debated this. Why are we paying the legal team to file for these copyrights when we’ve already put it out there? Therefore, we own it. And my stance is we don’t own it enough. Christopher S. Penn: Yes. And fundamentally—Cary Gorgon said this not too long ago—”Write it or you’ll regret it.” Basically, if it isn’t written down, it never happens. So the foundation of all law, but especially copyright law, is receipts. You got to have receipts. And filing a formal copyright with the Copyright Office is about the strongest receipt you can have. You can say, my lawyer timestamped this, filed this, and this is admissible in a court of law as evidence and has been registered with a third party. Anything where there is a tangible record that you can prove. And to your point, some systems can be fudged. For example, one system that is oddly relatively immutable is things like Twitter, or formerly Twitter. You can’t backdate a tweet. You can edit a tweet up to an hour if you create it, but you can’t backdate it after that. You just have to delete it. There are sites like archive.org that crawl websites, and you can actually submit pages to them, and they have a record. But yes, without a doubt, having a qualified third party that has receipts is the strongest form of registration. Now, there’s an additional twist in the world of AI because why not? And that is the definition of derivative works. So there are 2 kinds of works you can make from a copyrighted piece of work. There’s a derivative, and then there’s a transformative work. A derivative work is a work that is derived from an initial piece of property, and you can tell there’s no reputation that is a derived piece of work. So, for example, if I take a picture of the Mona Lisa and I spray paint rabbit ears on it, it’s still pretty clearly the Mona Lisa. You could say, “Okay, yeah, that’s definitely derived work,” and it’s very clear that you made it from somebody else’s work. Derivative works inherit the copyright of the original. So if you don’t have permission—say we have copyrighted the 5Ps—and you decide, “I’m going to make the 6Ps and add one more to it,” that is a derived work and it inherits the copyright. This means if you do not get Trust Insights legal permission to make the 6Ps, you are violating intellectual properties, and we can sue you, and we will. The other form is a transformative work, which is where a work is taken and is transformed in such a way that it cannot be told what the original work was, and no one could mistake it for it. So if you took the Mona Lisa, put it in a paper shredder and turned it into a little sculpture of a rabbit, that would be a transformative work. You would be going to jail by the French government. But that transformed work is unrecognizable as the Mona Lisa. No one would mistake a sculpture of a rabbit made out of pulp paper and canvas from the original painting. What has happened in the world of AI is that model makers like ChatGPT, OpenAI—the model is a big pile of statistics. No one would mistake your blog post or your original piece of art or your drawing or your photo for a pile of statistics. They are clearly not the same thing. And courts have begun to rule that an AI model is not a violation of copyright because it is a transformative work. Katie Robbert: So let’s talk a little bit about some of those lawsuits. There have been, especially with public figures, a lot of lawsuits filed around generative models, large language models using “public domain information.” And this is big quotes: We are not lawyers. So let’s say somebody was like, “I want to train my model on everything that Chris and Katie have ever done.” So they have our YouTube channel, they have our LinkedIn, they have our website. We put a lot of content out there as creators, and so they’re going to go ahead and take all of that data, put it into a large language model and say, “Great, now I know everything that Katie and Chris know. I’m going to start to create my own stuff based on their knowledge block.” That’s where I think it’s getting really messy because a lot of people who are a lot more famous and have a lot more money than us can actually bring those lawsuits to say, “You can’t use my likeness without my permission.” And so that’s where I think, when we talk about how IP management is changing, to me, that’s where it’s getting really messy. Christopher S. Penn: So the case happened—was it this June 2025, August 2020? Sometime this summer. It was *Bart’s versus Anthropic*. The judge, it was District Court of Northern California, ruled that AI models are transformative. In that case, Anthropic, the makers of Claude, was essentially told, “Your model, which was trained on other people’s copyrighted works, is not a violation of intellectual property rights.” However, the liability then passes to the user. So if I use Claude and I say, “Let’s write a book called *Perry Hotter* about a kid magician,” and I publish it, Anthropic has no legal liability in this case because their model is not a representation of *Harry Potter*. My very thinly disguised derivative work is. And the liability as the user of the model is mine. So one of the things—and again, our friend Cary Gorgon talked about this at her session at Marketing Prosporum this year—you, as the producer of works, whether you use AI or not, have an obligation, a legal obligation, to validate that you are not ripping off somebody else. If you make a piece of artwork and it very strongly resembles this particular artist, Gemini or ChatGPT is not liable, but you are. So if you make a famously oddly familiar looking mouse as a cartoon logo on your stationary, a lawyer from Disney will come by and punch you in the face, legally speaking. And just because you used AI does not indemnify you from violating Disney’s copyrights. So part of intellectual property management, a key step is you got to do your homework and say, “Hey, have I ripped off somebody else?” Katie Robbert: So let’s talk about that a little more because I feel like there’s a lot to unpack there. So let’s go back to the example of, “Hey, Gemini, write me a blog post about B2B marketing in 2026.” And it writes the blog post and you publish it. And Andy Crestedina is, “Hey, that’s verbatim, word for word what I said,” but it wasn’t listed as a source. And the model doesn’t say, “By the way, I was trained on all of Andy Crestedina’s work.” You’re just, “Here’s a blog post that I’m going to use.” How do users—I hear you saying, “Do your homework,” do due diligence, but what does that look like? What does it look like for a user to do that due diligence? Because it’s adding—rightfully so—more work into the process to protect yourself. But I don’t think people are doing that. Christopher S. Penn: People for sure are not doing that. And this is where it becomes very muddy because ideas cannot be copyrighted. So if I have an idea for, say, a way to do requirements gathering, I cannot copyright that idea. I can copyright my expression of that idea, and there’s a lot of nuance for it. The 5P framework, for example, from Trust Insights, is a tangible expression of the idea. We are copywriting the literal words. So this is where you get into things like plagiarism. Plagiarism is not illegal. Violation of copyright is. Plagiarism is unethical. And in colleges, it’s a violation of academic honesty codes. But it is not illegal because as long as you’re changing the words, it is not the same tangible fixed expression. So if I had the 5T framework instead of the 5P framework, that is plagiarism of the idea. But it is not a violation of the copyright itself because the copyright protects the fixed expression. So if someone’s using a 5P and it’s purpose, people, process, platform, performance, that is protected. If it’s with T’s or Z’s or whatever that is, that’s a harder thing. You’re gonna have a longer court case, whereas the initial one, you just rip off the 5Ps and call it yours, and scratch off Katie Robbert and put Bob Jones. Bob’s getting sued, and Bob’s gonna lose pretty quickly in court. So don’t do that. So the guaranteed way to protect yourself across the board is for you to start with a human originated work. So this podcast, for example, there’s obviously proof that you and I are saying the words aloud. We have a recording of it. And if we were to put this into generative AI and turn it into a blog post or series of blog posts, we have this receipt—literally us saying these words coming out of our mouths. That is evidence, it’s receipts, that these are our original human led thoughts. So no matter how much AI we use on this, we can show in a court, in a lawsuit, “This came from us.” So if someone said, “Chris and Katie, you stole my intellectual property infringement blog post,” we can clearly say we did not. It just came from our podcast episode, and ideas are not copyrightable. Katie Robbert: But I guess that goes—the question I’m asking is—let’s say, let’s plead ignorant for a second. Let’s say that your shiny-faced, brand new marketing coordinator has been asked to write a blog post about B2B marketing in 2026, and they’re like, “This is great, let me just use ChatGPT to write this post or at least get a draft.” And they’re brand new to the workforce. Again, I’m pleading ignorant. They’re brand new to the workforce, they don’t know that plagiarism and copyright—they understand the concepts, but they’re not thinking about it in terms of, “This is going to happen to me.” Or let’s just go ahead and say that there’s an entitled senior executive who thinks that they’re impervious to any sort of bad consequences. Same thing, whatever. What kind of steps should that person be taking to ensure that if they’re using these large language models that are trained on copyrighted information, they themselves are not violating copyright? Is there a magic—I know I’m putting you on the spot—is there a magic prompt? Is there a process? Is there a tool that someone could use to supplement to—”All right, Bob Jones, you’ve ripped off Katie 5 times this year. We don’t need any more lawsuits. I really need you to start checking your work because Katie’s going to come after you and make sure that we never work in this town again.” What can Bob do to make sure that I don’t put his whole company out? Christopher S. Penn: So the good news is there are companies that are mostly in the education space that specialize in detecting plagiarism. Turnitin, for example, is a well-known one. These companies also offer AI detectors. Their AI detectors are bullshit. They completely do not work. But they are very good and provenly good at detecting when you have just copied and pasted somebody else’s work or very closely to it. So there are commercial services, gazillions of them, that can detect basically copyright infringement. And so if you are very risk averse and you are concerned about a junior employee or a senior employee who is just copy/pasting somebody else’s stuff, these services (and you can get plugins for your blog, you can get plugins for your software) are capable of detecting and saying, “Yep, here’s the citation that I found that matches this.” You can even copy and paste a paragraph of the text, put it into Google and put it in quotes. And if it’s an exact copy, Google will find and say, “This is where this comes from.” Long ago I had a situation like this. In 2006, we had a junior person on a content team at the financial services company I was using, and they were of the completely mistaken opinion that if it’s on the internet, it is free to use. They copied and pasted a graphic for one of our blog posts. We got a $60,000 bill—$60,000 for one image from Getty Images—saying, “You owe us money because you used one of our works without permission,” and we had to pay it. That person was let go because they cost the company more than their salary, twice their salary. So the short of it is make sure that if you are risk averse, you have these tools—they are annual subscriptions at the very minimum. And I like this rule that Cary said, particularly for people who are more experienced: if it sounds familiar, you got to check it. If AI makes something and you’re like, “That sounds awfully familiar,” you got to check it. Now you do have to have someone senior who has experience who can say, “That sounds a lot like Andy, or that sounds a lot like Lily Ray, or that sounds a lot like Alita Solis,” to know that’s a problem. But between that and plagiarism detection software, you can in a court of law say you made best reasonable efforts to prevent that. And typically what happens is that first you’ll get a polite request, “Hey, this looks kind of familiar, would you mind changing it?” If you ignore that, then your lawyer sends a cease and desist letter saying, “Hey, you violated my client’s copyright, remove this or else.” And if you still ignore that, then you go to lawsuit. This is the normal progression, at least in the US system. Katie Robbert: And so, I think the takeaway here is, even if it doesn’t sound familiar, we as humans are ingesting so much information all day, every day, whether we realize it or not, that something that may seem like a millisecond data input into our brain could stick in our subconscious, without getting too deep in how all of that works. The big takeaway is just double check your work because large language models do not give a flying turkey if the material is copyrighted or not. That’s not their problem. It is your problem. So you can’t say, “Well, that’s what ChatGPT gave me, so it’s its fault.” It’s a machine, it doesn’t care. You can take heart all you want, it doesn’t matter. You as the human are on the hook. Flip side of that, if you’re a creator, make sure you’re working with your legal team to know exactly what those boundaries are in terms of your own protection. Christopher S. Penn: Exactly. And for that part in particular, copyright should scale with importance. You do not need to file a copyright for every blog post you write. But if it’s something that is going to be big, like the Trust Insights 5P framework or the 6C framework or the TRIPS framework, yeah, go ahead and spend the money and get the receipts that will stand up beyond reasonable doubt in a court of law. If you think you’re going to have to go to the mat for something that is your bread and butter, invest the money in a good legal team and invest the money to do those filings. Because those receipts are worth their weight in gold. Katie Robbert: And in case anyone is wondering, yes, the 5Ps are covered, and so are all of our major frameworks because I am super risk averse, and I like to have those receipts. A big fan of receipts. Christopher S. Penn: Exactly. If you’ve got some thoughts that you want to share about how you’re looking at intellectual property in the world of AI, and you want to share them, pop by our Slack. Go to Trust Insights AI Analytics for Marketers, where you and over 4,500 marketers are asking and answering each other’s questions every single day. And wherever you watch or listen to the show, if there’s a channel you’d rather have it instead, go to Trust Insights AI TI Podcast. You’ll find us in most of the places that fine podcasts are served. Thanks for tuning in, and we’ll talk to you on the next one. Katie Robbert: Want to know more about Trust Insights? Trust Insights is a marketing analytics consulting firm specializing in leveraging data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to empower businesses with actionable insights. Founded in 2017 by Katie Robbert and Christopher S. Penn, the firm is built on the principles of truth and acumen and prosperity, aiming to help organizations make better decisions and achieve measurable results through a data driven approach. Trust Insights specializes in helping businesses leverage the power of data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to drive measurable marketing ROI. Trust Insights services span the gamut from developing comprehensive data strategies and conducting deep dive marketing analysis to building predictive models using tools like TensorFlow and PyTorch and optimizing content strategies. 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Zuhair Ali joins to preview an exciting, unpredictable Week 8 in the NFL & help Reid defy logic as the Ravens try to save their season against the Bears, the Cowboys and Broncos go head-to-head, and Aaron Rodgers faces off with his old Packers! PLUS: Commanders & old-fashioned DC sports pain, the beauty of off-brand snacks, Oreo tiers, and Kash Patel sends The Boutte Betting Slip back to the 1920s! CHAPTERS0:00 Intro/Lemon Oreos & Off-Brand Snacks6:07 Kash Patel, Copyrights, & Commanders Pain13:45 NFL Week 8 Picks: F–k Logic Edition!30:52 The 1920s Boutte Betting Slip!

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In this Throwback episode, host Josh interviews patent attorney Rich Goldstein about the importance of intellectual property (IP) protection for businesses, especially e-commerce sellers. Rich explains the differences between copyrights, design patents, utility patents, and trademarks, highlighting why registering trademarks in China is crucial for those sourcing products there. They discuss how IP protection helps prevent copycats, increases business value, and is essential for a successful exit. Rich also shares actionable tips for building an IP strategy and recommends resources for further learning. The episode concludes with advice on connecting with top experts in the Amazon and e-commerce space.Chapters:Introduction to Rich Goldstein and His Background (00:00:00)Josh introduces Rich Goldstein, his experience, and his role in helping businesses obtain patent protection.Josh's IP Mistake and the Importance of Early Protection (00:01:39)Josh shares his mistake of not getting IP protection early and discusses the risks of product copying on Amazon.Copyrights vs. Design Patents for Product Protection (00:02:56)Rich explains the difference between copyrights and design patents, and when each is applicable for product protection.The Importance of Registering Trademarks in China (00:04:33)Discussion about the risks of not registering trademarks in China and the potential consequences for e-commerce sellers.Understanding Utility Patents (00:06:16)Rich explains what utility patents are, what they protect, and how they differ from design patents.Three Actionable IP Takeaways for Entrepreneurs (00:08:44)Josh summarizes three key IP action items: trademarks, patents, and the value of IP for business exits.The Value of an IP Budget and Learning About IP (00:10:25)Rich emphasizes budgeting for IP as a business grows and the importance of entrepreneurs educating themselves about IP.Recommended Thought Leaders in E-commerce (00:12:06)Rich shares names of influential people and groups in the e-commerce and Amazon seller space.Where to Find Rich Goldstein and His Resources (00:14:32)Rich provides information on where listeners can find his website, book, podcast, and event updates.Links and Mentions:Tools and WebsitesGoldstein Patent LawBooksThe ABA Consumer Guide to Obtaining a PatentPodcastsInnovations and Breakthroughs PodcastNotable Individuals and GroupsKevin KingBrandon YoungTitan GroupNorm FarrarDanny McMillanTranscript:Josh 00:00:00  Today, I'm excited to introduce to you Rich Goldstein, who is on a mission to connect, protect, and educate. He helps small businesses, startups, and in e-commerce and digital marketers and inventors in their quest to obtain patent protection. Along with his team of attorneys. He counsels individual inventors and startups regarding the best steps to take for patent protection and when patent protection is available. Over the past 28 years, he has obtained more than £2,000 for his clients. And Rich is the host of the Innovations and Breakthroughs podcast and is the author of The Consumer Guide to Obtaining a Patent, published by the American Bar Association. So Rich, welcome to the podcast.Rich 00:00:46  Thanks so much, Josh. Thanks. Thanks for the warm introduction. And and really great to be on your podcast.Josh 00:00:51  Rich, I'm happy to say that we are a part of that number of 2000 plus, you know, patent successful patterns that you've been able to obtain and counting. Right.Rich 00:01:03  And counting.Josh 00:01:03  Yep. So thank you for your help and helping us get some of those design patterns that we've received for our business.Josh 00:01:10  So rich. Absolutely is the man.Rich 00:01:12  Absolutely. My pleasure. It's really exciting to see kind of what we're creating there in your company in terms of, asset value and protection, you know, against competitors. So, it's really cool. And someday we'll, we'll do a, you know, a Harvard business case study of some kind, to, you know, to take a look at what we've created here. I think it's pretty awesome.Josh 00:01:39  Well, I think that's the hope for both you and I that we're creating some significant value in the long run. Now, Rich, I shared this on previous podcast episodes as I shared some of the mistakes that I've made along my journey. One of those mistakes that I've made was not getting IP protection whatsoever for many of our products for four years, right? We literally went for in our business for four years before, you know, you and I fortunately met. And you're like, dude, you've got to start doing something here. And we had a great conversation.Josh 00:02:13  And now that we started getting copyrights issued for all of our products and then design design patents for some of our products, it's allowed us to actually protect more of our products, because prior to that, as many sellers know, as soon as you launch a product on Amazon, it's months, you know, sometimes as quick as a month later, sometimes 3 to 6 months later, you've got somebody copying your idea and being able to have something to protect yourself and even potentially get some of those other people knocked off or, you know, shut down their listings, I think is essential, especially as Amazon and e-commerce in general becomes more and more competitive. Would you agree with that, Rich?Rich 00:02:56  Yeah, absolutely I agree, and it's funny you mentioned that, like, you, you could put something up there for a month and then you'll find the competition and it's, it's almost as if. Well, I mean, it is as if there are tools that say, you know, copy this or copy that.Rich 00:03:10  There are analytics tools that, that, that point people in the direction of you when you're doing well. And so it's it's almost as if you're the software telling people, copy this guy, you know, and and so it really is, important to create as much of a moat as possible around, around what you're doing to prevent other people from, from copying you. and, you know, it's interesting to, like, in your case, like, a lot of your products are kind of content oriented, that copyrights are an option. for a lot of product ideas, copyrights are not really an option. They don't really provide, you know, covers don't provide protection for ideas. They provide protection for content type expression and then design patents, which you mentioned. Two are for the ornamental appearance for a product. The the look of a product. and I'd say the design patents are an issue for a lot are not an issue or an option for a lot of, sellers. Like if you have a product that has a unique look to it, then design patents are a good way to prevent other people from knocking you off by making a product that looks just like yours.Rich 00:04:24  So, you know, they're both effective tools, for protecting you on Amazon. So, yeah, I agree with all of that.

Your business name, logo, slogan, or product design could be worth protecting—and trademarks are the key to safeguarding them. In this National Inventor Club session, we were joined by Christina Calloway, Attorney for Trademarks Customer Outreach at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), for an essential Trademark Boot Camp. Christina shared expert guidance on how inventors, entrepreneurs, and business owners can build lasting brand value by protecting their intellectual property before it's too late.

Stephanie Weier, CEO and co-founder of Brandwood Global, dives into copyright, trademark, and intellectual property rights for content creators and marketers. She shares actionable tips to avoid legal risks, explains the impact of AI on content, and introduces her Brandingo app for secure brand engagement. Essential listening for anyone in content creation, digital marketing, or brand management. "If you are broadcasting in any forum, you know, Facebook streaming, whatever, that then becomes a commercial, so to speak. So when you go from a personal use... to posting it on different social media sites, then you become a commercial use. And so those music pieces that are going to be heard, do they carry forth, you know, so now you're infringing on those copyrights.4It's going to be a burgeoning litigation field, I believe, because [AI is] completely vacuuming up all copyrights, all trademarks. And then it's morphing those into new products, new designs." - Stephanie Weier KEY TAKEAWAYS -Learn best practices for music licensing -Latest definitions of fair use -How to protect your company from liability and protect your content -Uses of logos and artwork -More insights for influencers, content creators on actionable legal insights and SEO tips to protect intellectual property Connect with Stephanie Weier www.Brandwoodglobal.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieweier/https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.weier.14 Connect with Manage Smarter and its hosts!!!!·         Website: https://salesfuel.com/manage-smarter/·         LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audreystrong/       LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cleesmith/ TWITTER/X Audrey https://x.com/tallmediamaven Lee  https://x.com/cleesmith  Connect with SalesFuel·         Website:  https://salesfuel.com/·         Twitter: https://x.com/SalesFuel·         Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salesfuel/ #internetinfluencer #socialmedia #socialmediainfluencer #tiktokinfluencer #youtubeinfluencer #facebookinfluencer #snapchatinfluencer #legal #AI #fairuse #intellectualproperty #Brandingo #Brandingoapp #BrandwoodGlobal #stephanieweier #copyrights #trademarks #law #video #audio #logo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Randy Pitchford blames fans for some not great reviews following the launch of Borderlands 4, Nintendo is still fired up about Palworld and doing anything they can to try to ruin their indie competitor, and Silent Hill F is already hitting shelves! What did everyone play? Sometimes you just love a game with some jank to it, don't ya? Us too. Discord: https://discord.gg/d7cEJqT Chicken's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/elitechicken313 Oak's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/MDBOAKTREE Grif's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grifslynam  

Every masterpiece you've ever consumed likely passed through a licensing agreement first. That catchy song in your favorite commercial? Licensed. The superhero logo on your coffee mug? Licensed. The technology powering your smartphone? Licensed hundreds of times over. Licensing represents the hidden architecture behind innovation empires, allowing creators to extend their reach without surrendering control. Unlike selling your intellectual property outright, licensing lets you maintain ownership while granting permission for others to use it under specific conditions – essentially renting out a room while remaining the landlord.The potential of licensing spans virtually every form of intellectual property. Patents enable inventors to collect royalties from global manufacturers without running factories. Trademarks allow fashion brands and sports teams to appear on merchandise worldwide. Copyrights drive music, publishing, and streaming industries. Even carefully protected trade secrets can be licensed as valuable know-how.But successful licensing requires methodical preparation. You must clearly establish ownership, precisely define scope, protect confidentiality during negotiations, package assets for seamless transition, establish defensible royalty models, and determine governance structures. Finding the right licensees demands strategic targeting – from identifying companies in similar patent classes to exploring industry standards programs and attending specialized trade shows.The negotiation process benefits from structured frameworks: separating positions from interests, understanding your alternatives, presenting multiple equivalent offers, and stress-testing deals through financial modeling. Equally important is recognizing red flags: licensees who overpromise, resist transparency, fight performance standards, demand excessive exclusivity, or operate in challenging regulatory environments.Remember that licenses exist in dynamic markets with changing conditions. Know when to renegotiate (when fundamental assumptions shift), when to walk away (when partners consistently underperform), and when litigation becomes necessary (when your rights are genuinely threatened).Want to develop your own IP protection strategy? Check out "Protection for the Inventive Mind" – available now on Amazon in print and Kindle formats.Get the book!Send us a textSupport the show

In this episode of The Blackletter Podcast, host Tom Dunlap is joined by Carlos Linares and David Ludwig to dive into the legal side of the music industry: how trademarks and copyrights protect bands, songs, and reputations.Carlos, both a lawyer and longtime member of the internationally touring band The Pie Tasters, brings real-world experience to the discussion. Together, the group explores the biggest legal challenges musicians, managers, and producers face when it comes to protecting their creative work.Key topics covered:Why registering a trademark for your band name is critical.What happens when two bands use the same name (and how streaming complicates disputes).The role of Spotify, Apple, and other platforms in resolving trademark conflicts.How band breakups impact ownership of a name, songs, and royalties.Why operating agreements and songwriting agreements are essential for every band.Copyright registration rules after the Fourth Estate Supreme Court case (2019).What to know before touring internationally with a US trademark.How to prevent costly disputes with written agreements and proactive trademark filings.Carlos and David leave listeners with one key takeaway: treat your band like a business. Clear agreements and IP registrations save time, money, and relationships in the long run.

As artificial intelligence transforms the way we create, invent, and innovate, it's also forcing the legal world to face unprecedented challenges. In this episode, Dr. Don Simmonds, IP law expert and founder of IPITEC, dives deep into the future of intellectual property law in the age of AI.From AI-generated art and machine-written books to patent disputes over AI-created inventions, this conversation unpacks the complex legal questions around AI copyright, AI patent law, and ownership rights in AI-assisted creation.Dr. Simmonds shares:Why the key legal question right now is “what is enough?” when determining human vs. AI contributionHow courts and legislators are wrestling with AI authorship, inventorship, and public domain issuesThe impact of AI tools like ChatGPT on legal work and argument draftingWhy major corporations may deliberately drag out AI-related lawsuits for strategic advantageThe differences between US and EU approaches to AI regulation, from revenue rights to AI privacy lawsHow AI deepfakes, voice cloning, and synthetic media are challenging existing copyright frameworksThe looming question of whether AI could ever be granted rights — and what would have to change firstWhether you're a lawyer, creator, entrepreneur, tech founder, or policy maker, this episode will help you understand the fast-evolving intersection between artificial intelligence and intellectual property protection — and how to navigate it in your business or creative practice.About the PodcastAI for Pharma Growth is a podcast focused on exploring how artificial intelligence can revolutionise healthcare by addressing disparities and creating equitable systems. Join us as we unpack groundbreaking technologies, real-world applications, and expert insights to inspire a healthier, more equitable future.This show brings together leading experts and changemakers to demystify AI and show how it's being used to transform healthcare. Whether you're in the medical field, technology sector, or just curious about AI's role in social good, this podcast offers valuable insights.AI For Pharma Growth is the podcast from pioneering Pharma Artificial Intelligence entrepreneur Dr. Andree Bates created to help organisations understand how the use of AI based technologies can easily save them time and grow their brands and business. This show blends deep experience in the sector with demystifying AI for all pharma people, from start up biotech right through to Big Pharma. In this podcast Dr Andree will teach you the tried and true secrets to building a pharma company using AI that anyone can use, at any budget. As the author of many peer-reviewed journals and having addressed over 500 industry conferences across the globe, Dr Andree Bates uses her obsession with all things AI and futuretech to help you to navigate through the, sometimes confusing but, magical world of AI powered tools to grow pharma businesses. This podcast features many experts who have developed powerful AI powered tools that are the secret behind some time saving and supercharged revenue generating business results. Those who share their stories and expertise show how AI can be applied to sales, marketing, production, social media, psychology, customer insights and so much more. Dr. Andree Bates LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter

The recent dismissal of the Librarian of Congress and the Register of Copyrights by President Trump raises fundamental questions about the scope of the President’s removal authority and the constitutional status of these offices. Do these officials exercise executive power such that they must be removable at will? Or has Congress validly restricted removal in pursuit of independence? This panel will examine the legal and historical foundations of both positions, tracing the development of the Library of Congress and the Copyright Office, their placement within the legislative branch, and the President’s authority to remove them—if any. The discussion will examine whether these offices lie within the President’s removal authority or whether Congress has validly constrained that power. Our panel will consider the constitutional text, structural implications, and historical practice governing the removal of these unique officers. Featuring: Prof. Anne Joseph O'Connell, Adelbert H. Sweet Professor of Law, Stanford Law School Zvi Rosen, Associate Professor, UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law Devin Watkins, Attorney, Competitive Enterprise Institute [Moderator] Robert Rando, Partner, Patrick Doerr

The recent dismissal of the Librarian of Congress and the Register of Copyrights by President Trump raises fundamental questions about the scope of the President’s removal authority and the constitutional status of these offices. Do these officials exercise executive power such that they must be removable at will? Or has Congress validly restricted removal in pursuit of independence?This panel will examine the legal and historical foundations of both positions, tracing the development of the Library of Congress and the Copyright Office, their placement within the legislative branch, and the President’s authority to remove them—if any. The discussion will examine whether these offices lie within the President’s removal authority or whether Congress has validly constrained that power.Our panel will consider the constitutional text, structural implications, and historical practice governing the removal of these unique officers. Featuring:Prof. Anne Joseph O'Connell, Adelbert H. Sweet Professor of Law, Stanford Law SchoolZvi Rosen, Associate Professor, UNH Franklin Pierce School of LawDevin Watkins, Attorney, Competitive Enterprise Institute[Moderator] Robert Rando, Partner, Patrick Doerr

When you sell an artwork, who owns the copyrights and reproduction rights? Can the person who buys your original painting make prints of it? That's the question we answer in this Art, Money, Success episode!

In this eye-opening episode of the Seeds of Success Podcast, hosts Dottie and Orly are joined by special guest Jelena Kuznecova from the QubicaAMF marketing team in Bologna to unpack a crucial but often overlooked topic, legal obligations around images, music, and media use in your center.

The Mission of the Bike Karma Podcast to bring bicycle loving humans together through sharing good bicycle & cycling stories. BK EP 80 Segments: 1- Very Short NOT POLITICAL Values Statement (only 2 mins). 2- What's a Bicycle Rodeo? with Bike New Britain  3- Public Service Announcement ABC Quick Check with Seven of Sprocket Bicycle Marketplace 4- Mid Roll Gratitudes- Big Thanks to Listeners, Followers, Sharers, and Supporters Also... Link to my Patreon Page (You can help the show for as little as $1 a month).  5- Some stories about BICYCLE TIRE TREAD Designs. 6- Credits and Final Thought  If you like any segment or episode PLEASE follow, like, share, or even better give a positive review (especially on iTunes), and share with any bicycle loving friends or people who don't like bicycles but who need to understand why you do. FREE STICKERS!!!! while they last   To see what is mentioned in the podcast check out... www.bikekarmapodcast.com   I'll put links and additional materials there...   THANKS VERY MUCH FOR LISTENING!    Bike Karma, The Bicycle Karma Project, The Bicycle Karma Cat are TM Tom Brown. All Rights, Copyrights,TM, etc... (apart from music) are reserved and asserted.   Opening and Closing Theme Music used with Permission by the Band Mobjack at Mobjack Music and written and performed by Keller Glass https://kellerglass.com/ . Other segment music is royalty free, attribute free, and we appreciate those artists as well.   Contact bikekarmaguy@gmail.com   The show is not meant to be a guidebook (you should think for yourself and safely ride within your abilities) just interesting stories to bring us together. Thanks for coming along for the ride. Keep it Wheel!  

Follow the fruit to the ROOT is a powerful way to look at the bi-product ofour lives. The way we live our lives matters to God, and it also matters tothose around us. The Bible is filled with Agricultural metaphors andanalogies because we understand, “What we plant, and water GROWS!”Names like Nobel, Ghandi, Jesus, Trump, Susan B. Anthony, Trump- havemeaning. When we hear the name, we have things associated with thatname. In the business world we have things like; logos, trademarks,Copyrights and Patents- because a Picture can be worth 1000 words, and1 million dollars. How is your brand? If people were to look at the WAKEof your life, would they see anything? Would there be enough‘breadcrumbs’ to feed a bird? Would there be a cornucopia of fruit, fromthe encounters and impacts you had? On today’s hour of power, Mr. Blackwill have listeners consider this existential concept. In the 2 nd half of theshow, Mr. Black will be joined by Kelsey Pritchard Political AffairsCommunications Director for Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life Americaorganization to share some truths about the battle for LIFE and bring apolemic approach to the time and opportunity we find ourselves in withregards to correcting a major injustice. Tune in and be reminded; Whenyou live LIKE IT MATTERS- it does! It is the Way of Warrior! Be sure to Like and Follow us on our facebook page!www.facebook.com/limradio Instagram @likeitmattersradioTwitter @likeitmatters Get daily inspiration from our blog www.wayofwarrior.blog Learn about our non profit work at www.givelikeitmatters.com Check out our training website www.LikeItMatters.Net Always available online at www.likeitmattersradio.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode provides updates on the USDE's loan repayment process, 2025/2026 FAFSA tips, and what students need to know before accepting award offers from their prospective schools, as well as updates on antisemitism investigations from the Committee on Education and the Workforce.    ©Copyrights 2025 - DAS Financial Aid Consulting Services, LLC - All Rights Reserved

Stephen Grootes speaks to Siphumelele Zondi, tech expert about two landmark cases where judges have ruled in favor of big tech companies, including Meta and Open AI, over copyright issues related to AI training using books and journalistic content. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa Follow us on social media 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1710, the British Parliament passed a piece of legislation entitled An Act for the Encouragement of Learning. It became known as the Statute of Anne, and it was the world's first copyright law. Copyright protects and regulates a piece of work - whether that's a book, a painting, a piece of music or a software programme. It emerged as a way of balancing the interests of authors, artists, publishers, and the public in the context of evolving technologies and the rise of mechanical reproduction. Writers and artists such as Alexander Pope, William Hogarth and Charles Dickens became involved in heated debates about ownership and originality that continue to this day - especially with the emergence of artificial intelligence. With:Lionel Bently, Herchel Smith Professor of Intellectual Property Law at the University of CambridgeWill Slauter, Professor of History at Sorbonne University, ParisKatie McGettigan, Senior Lecturer in American Literature at Royal Holloway, University of London. Producer: Eliane GlaserReading list:Isabella Alexander, Copyright Law and the Public Interest in the Nineteenth Century (Hart Publishing, 2010)Isabella Alexander and H. Tomás Gómez-Arostegui (eds), Research Handbook on the History of Copyright Law (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2016)David Bellos and Alexandre Montagu, Who Owns this Sentence? A History of Copyrights and Wrongs (Mountain Leopard Press, 2024)Oren Bracha, Owning Ideas: The Intellectual Origins of American Intellectual Property, 1790-1909 (Cambridge University Press, 2016)Elena Cooper, Art and Modern Copyright: The Contested Image (Cambridge University Press, 2018)Ronan Deazley, On the Origin of the Right to Copy: Charting the Movement of Copyright Law in Eighteenth Century Britain, 1695–1775 (Hart Publishing, 2004)Ronan Deazley, Rethinking Copyright: History, Theory, Language (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2006)Ronan Deazley, Martin Kretschmer and Lionel Bently (eds.), Privilege and Property: Essays on the History of Copyright (Open Book Publishers, 2010)Marie-Stéphanie Delamaire and Will Slauter (eds.), Circulation and Control: Artistic Culture and Intellectual Property in the Nineteenth Century (Open Book Publishers, 2021) Melissa Homestead, American Women Authors and Literary Property, 1822-1869 (Cambridge University Press, 2005)Adrian Johns, Piracy: The Intellectual Property Wars from Gutenberg to Gates (University of Chicago Press, 2009)Meredith L. McGill, American Literature and the Culture of Reprinting, 1834-1853 (University of Pennsylvania Press, 2002)Mark Rose, Authors and Owners: The Invention of Copyright (Harvard University Press, 1993)Mark Rose, Authors in Court: Scenes from the Theater of Copyright (Harvard University Press, 2018)Catherine Seville, Internationalisation of Copyright: Books, Buccaneers and the Black Flag in the Nineteenth Century (Cambridge University Press, 2006)Brad Sherman and Lionel Bently, The Making of Modern Intellectual Property Law (Cambridge University Press, 1999)Will Slauter, Who Owns the News? A History of Copyright (Stanford University Press, 2019)Robert Spoo, Without Copyrights: Piracy, Publishing and the Public Domain (Oxford University Press, 2013)In Our Time is a BBC Studios Audio production

Eriq Gardner joins guest host Leigh Ann Caldwell to dig into the latest legal challenge to Trump's attempt to reshape the federal workforce—this time involving the firing of Shira Perlmutter, the Register of Copyrights. As Eriq notes, the case could redefine the limits of executive authority, with major implications for the separation of powers, the future of government independence, and even artificial intelligence. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this insightful episode of Money Talk With Tiff, Tiffany Grant sits down with attorney Darlene Harris to break down exactly how protecting your brand isn't just about legal safety—it's a key step toward building lasting wealth. Darlene explains the importance of trademarks, copyrights, contracts, and other brand protections for entrepreneurs, creatives, and anyone looking to secure the future of their business or intellectual property.Full episode show notes: https://moneytalkwitht.com/podcast-show-notes/unlocking-the-power-of-trademarks-copyrights-and-patents-for-entrepreneurs/Key Topics CoveredWhat is Brand Protection?Darlene clarifies common misconceptions about LLCs, trademarks, and what actually secures your brand. She stresses that forming an LLC doesn't mean you own your brand name; trademarks do.Wealth-Building with Intellectual PropertyLearn how intellectual property like trademarks and copyrights can directly impact your ability to grow, protect, and even monetize your brand. Darlene shares examples—from Nike to Coca-Cola—of how brand recognition boosts value and financial leverage.Real-World Scenarios and GuidanceWhat do you do if someone else holds or uses your business name? Darlene discusses your options, from coexistence agreements to rebranding, and why protecting yourself early is always cheaper than fixing problems later.Turning Trademarks and Copyrights Into CashDiscover practical ways to monetize your intellectual property, such as licensing, franchising, and even using your trademark as collateral for business loans. Darlene also explains how brand recognition and revenue can increase the value of your trademark or copyright.Preparing for the FutureTiffany opens up about her own journey transitioning her brand for potential sale or licensing—emphasizing the importance of making the brand an asset separate from her personal identity.Legal Strategies for EntrepreneursThe episode wraps with actionable advice for protecting your brand, building wealth, and leaving a business legacy.Connect with Darlene HarrisInstagram & TikTok: @AttorneyDarleneHarrisLinkedIn: Darlene Harris, EsqWebsite: PowerInProtection.comMention the Money Talk With Tiff podcast for a special consultation perk!Connect with Tiffany on all social platforms: @MoneyTalkWithTListen to past episodes: moneytalkwitht.com

Rony and Ted welcome Angela Dunning, an attorney at Cleary Gottlieb specializing in AI and copyrights. With Charlie on vacation, they switched up the format, bringing Angela in at the top of the show, lacing news tidbits throughout. The big news this week was Google I/O, highlighting the $250/month Gemini Ultra model and the Veo 3 video generation tool, now offering voice. Rony expresses a bit of cynicism as Google once again re-re-enters XR. The conversation veers into the philosophical and legal future of machine authorship and sentience. Angela draws on her experience litigating the “monkey selfie” case to explain current copyright limitations, but notes shifting standards, including a recent case where an entirely AI-generated image was granted protection, due to extensive human control. She emphasizes the importance of human authorship, distinguishing between derivative output and directed creation.Thank you to our sponsor, Zappar!Don't forget to like, share, and follow for more! Follow us on all socials @ThisWeekInXR!https://linktr.ee/thisweekinxr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EASY LISTENING DEP'T.: For an instructive contrast of approach, there is the lawsuit filed yesterday by Shira Perlmutter, on the question of who is in charge of the United States Copyright Office, in which the plaintiff identifies herself as Register of Copyrights and Director of the U.S. Copyright Office, while naming the defendants Todd Blanche “in his capacity as the person claiming to be Acting Librarian of Congress” and Paul Perkins “in his capacity as the person claiming to be the Register of Copyrights.” Just because Donald Trump says he's taken a job away from someone and given it to someone else, that doesn't mean change is reportable as a fact in its own right. Please visit, read, and support INDIGNITY! https://www.indignity.net/

In 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 protect it. We'll break down real cases, and give practical tips on how to safeguard your personal brand in a world where your face can go viral without your permission. Connect with Adam Diament E-mail: adiament@nolanheimann.com   Website: https://www.nolanheimann.com/legal-team/adam-diament   Phone/Text: (424)281-0162   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5cTADZzJfPoyQMjnW-rtRw   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/trademarkpatentlaw/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-diament-j-d-ph-d-180a005/   Amazon Book Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B005SV2RZC/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=831aff71-513b-4158-ad73-386ede491e93

Mike Kennerty has been playing guitar for the All-American Rejects for more than a couple decades at this point. When he's not doing that he's busy working as a producer/mixer/engineer for bands such as Screeching Weasel, Masked Intruder, The Copyrights, Red City Radio, Direct Hit, Geoff Palmer, etc... He lives in Oklahoma and actually quite enjoys it!IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:Building confidence as an audio engineerTaking chances to land clientsWorking with and learning from producers such as Howard Benson, Matt Squire, and Eric ValentineShaping songs in pre-productionWriting “hit” songsRefining a band's soundSeeing your limitations as a superpowerIncorporating templates into your processUsing room samples vs reverbsHis workflow for working with programmed drumsKeeping guitar tracking simpleUsing room tracks with guitarsTo learn more about Mike Kennerty, visit: https://www.instagram.com/mikeaar/Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join:https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/ Want additional help with your music productions?For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit: https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Check out our Sponsors:Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K Subscribe to the show:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@MasterYourMix Have questions you'd like answered on the show?Send them to questions@masteryourmix.comPlease leave a rating and review:https://masteryourmix.com/review/ Thanks for listening!

This Day in Legal History: Brady v. MarylandOn May 13, 1963, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its landmark ruling in Brady v. Maryland, fundamentally reshaping criminal procedure and the obligations of prosecutors. The case involved John Brady, who was convicted of murder in Maryland state court. Although he admitted involvement, he claimed he did not commit the actual killing. During the trial, the prosecution withheld a statement from Brady's co-defendant that supported this claim. After Brady was sentenced to death, his attorneys discovered the statement and appealed, arguing that suppression of such exculpatory evidence violated his constitutional rights.The Supreme Court agreed, holding in a 7–2 decision that suppression by the prosecution of evidence favorable to an accused who has requested it violates due process, regardless of whether the prosecution acted in good faith or bad faith. This principle became known as the Brady Rule, and it remains one of the cornerstones of a fair trial in American criminal justice. The Court emphasized that the goal of a trial is not to win a case but to ensure justice is done.The Brady decision led to a broader understanding of prosecutorial obligations and placed enforceable limits on government discretion. Over time, it has been extended and clarified through subsequent cases, shaping what material must be disclosed and when. Still, Brady violations continue to arise in courts, often forming the basis for appeals or post-conviction relief. The ruling reflects a deep constitutional commitment to due process and underscores the state's duty to act not only as an advocate but also as a guardian of fairness.President Donald Trump abruptly fired Shira Perlmutter, the Register of Copyrights, on May 10, 2025, just two days after also dismissing Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, who had appointed Perlmutter in 2020. The U.S. Copyright Office confirmed the termination via a statement, noting that Perlmutter received an email from the White House informing her that her role was ended “effective immediately.” The administration has not publicly explained the firing, and Perlmutter has not commented.The move came shortly after the Copyright Office released a report addressing how generative AI models interact with copyright law. The report urged caution on government intervention and emphasized the importance of voluntary licensing systems. It drew a line between research-related uses of AI, which are unlikely to harm copyright holders, and commercial uses that replicate copyrighted content, especially when done through unauthorized access—arguing the latter may exceed fair use.Rep. Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.) condemned the dismissal, calling it an "unprecedented power grab" and linking it to Perlmutter's refusal to support Elon Musk's push to use copyrighted material for AI training. The timing of her removal, coming one day after the report's release, has intensified speculation about political motives behind the firing.Trump Terminates US Copyright Office Director in New Shakeup (1)Everything is bigger in Texas, including policy failures. The latest—an expensive exercise in public policy theater that trades taxpayer dollars for ideological victory laps. With Governor Greg Abbott poised to sign Senate Bill 2 into law, Texas is now on track to funnel $1 billion away from public education and into private schools, starting in the 2026-27 school year. And make no mistake: this isn't about "school choice"—it's about abandoning public schools under the rhetorical cover of parental empowerment.Supporters say it's about letting families choose the education that “fits their child's path,” but the real fit here is between a regressive policy and a Republican donor wishlist. Up to 20% of the funds will be available to families earning over $160,000—so yes, the state is subsidizing private tuition for households that already have the means. Meanwhile, the public schools left behind are told to make do with less.Texas already ranks 38th in the nation in per-student funding, and public schools are still reeling from the $7.6 billion lawmakers withheld last session to hold them hostage for this very proposal. Districts have been cutting staff, closing campuses, and hiring uncertified teachers to stay afloat. Now they're being told they can have their crumbs—so long as a chunk of the loaf goes to private institutions that aren't accountable to the same standards, can't be compelled to admit students, and won't have to administer the same state tests used to judge public schools.This is a policy that spends public money without public accountability. It privileges private choice over public obligation. And it's being sold with the same warmed-over talking points that ignore what the data keeps telling us: vouchers don't reliably improve academic outcomes, especially not for the low-income students lawmakers claim to be championing.But the most corrosive effect isn't just fiscal—it's philosophical. When a state government diverts taxpayer dollars to schools that don't have to serve every child, it's not expanding opportunity. It's signaling that public education is optional, a backup plan, a place for the kids who didn't win the voucher lottery.Texas isn't innovating—it's retreating. And when the dust settles, it won't be the parents cashing the checks who pay the highest price. It'll be the millions of Texas students left in schools that the state funded just enough to fail.Private school vouchers head to Abbott's desk to become lawMy column for Bloomberg this week focuses on the quiet but dangerous implications of President Donald Trump's plan to reassign IRS criminal investigators from pursuing tax crimes to enforcing immigration law. This isn't just bureaucratic tinkering—it's a direct hit to the fragile deterrence model at the heart of our voluntary tax system. That system relies on the perception that the IRS is always watching, even if the chance of an audit is low. When that perception erodes, so does compliance.I argue that this shift weakens a key psychological pillar of tax law: the belief that evading taxes carries real consequences. Without the looming presence of tax enforcement, some taxpayers begin to wonder—sometimes out loud—whether they still need to play by the rules. I've seen this firsthand in conversations with clients and students. The risk of noncompliance starts to look more like a gamble than a crime.Public, high-profile enforcement has always served a broader messaging purpose: make examples of a few to deter many. But moving agents away from tax cases undermines that strategy and signals that enforcement is now a political tool, not a consistent application of law. Once that belief spreads, taxpayers may stop viewing payment as a civic duty and start viewing it as optional—especially if they believe others are getting away with cheating.I close by warning that this perception shift, once embedded, is hard to undo. Tax compliance is held together by trust as much as enforcement. Undermining one weakens the whole system. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

What are the concerns when using AI in healthcare and do the benefits outweigh the risks? Why did the US president fire the Register of Copyrights, Shira Perlmutter and does it have anything to do with AI and copyrighted materials? And a scientist licenses technology that makes wood strong as steel while keeping the weight benefits. And are you ready for a price increase on iPhones? Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

In this episode, Cyndee dives into an often-overlooked but incredibly important topic for women's ministry leaders: copyrights and movie licenses. Drawing from her own experiences and lessons learned, Cyndee unpacks what every ministry leader needs to know about honoring copyrights—covering everything from sharing Bible study materials and song lyrics to showing movies at events. She breaks down the basics of copyright law, clears up common misconceptions, and shares practical tips so your ministry can avoid legal trouble while upholding integrity. Whether you're a seasoned leader or brand new to ministry, this episode will equip you to serve confidently and honorably. You'll find the show notes for this episode on the Women's Ministry Toolbox Blog here. If you're looking for more information on using images that follow copyright guidelines, be sure to check out my post How to Create Social Media Graphics. In that post, I share several resources for images that you can safely share. Thank you for listening to the Women's Ministry Toolbox Podcast. You'll find additional women's ministry resources below.Women's Ministry Toolbox Resources: Sign Up for My Email List - https://bit.ly/wmtbemail Website – www.womensministrytoolbox.com Online Store – www.womensministrytoolboxshop.com Online Training – www.womensministrytraining.com Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/womensministrytoolbox/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womensministrytoolboxcommunity/ Women's Ministry Essentials on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/shop/wmtoolboxYou can connect with Cyndee via Facebook, Instagram (@womensministrytoolbox), and email (cyndee@womensministrytoolbox.com).

In today's episode a case in the Supreme Court could change copyright infringement cases, Sally Mann photos, and Leica changing their pricing. You can find the show notes here. https://liamphotographypodcast.com/episodes/episode-452-copyrights-sally-mann-leica-pricing

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/renegadefiles Merch https://www.bonfire.com/store/renegade-files/ Website http://therenegadefiles.com YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@renegadefiles Instagram https://www.instagram.com/renegadefiles/ X https://x.com/RenegadeFiles If you like the show, please leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify if you think we deserve it. (It helps new listeners find the show.) Thank you. This is Renegade Files Episode 82, James Holmes the Batman Shøøter. Just after midnight on July 20, 2012 an armed man in a gas mask set off tear gas in a crowded theater at the premier of Batman movie The Dark Knight Rises in the Century 16 multiplex Cinema in Aurora, Colorado. Before the smoke cleared 12 were dead, and 70 were injured. Lone gunman James Holmes then walked out, leaned calmly against his white Hyundai, still in body armor and gas mask, and waited to be arrested. At 12:38 police dispatch received a call: gunshots fired in theater. Ninety seconds later police were on the scene. Pandemonium. Four minutes later 24 year-old James Holmes was in the back of a cop car. The arresting officer initially thought Holmes was on the SWAT team, and when he asked him if he was the one who had done this, he tells us that Holmes replied, “I am the Joker,” but Holmes denies ever saying that. The Superhero-Villain angles made the story huge news, and when Holmes arrived in court with fluorescent orange-dyed hair and a wide-eyed vacant expression, the world's attention was galvanized.  This was a tragedy with needless injuries, unnecessary loss of life, and untold psychological stress forced upon both the people there and upon a nation. This podcast episode was not created to suggest this event didn't happen, nor to capitalize on the tragedy, and my heartfelt compassion goes out to everyone who has been affected by this very real crime. I've put this episode off for a while now, but I finally decided that there's information here that needs to be brought to light. If this event did not happen in the way we have been told, or if important facts have been left unchecked, then the circumstances here deserve a deeper look. That's what we'll do today. This is not an episode of sensationalism, although many of the facts are dramatic. But there's something here that just feels wrong, out of place, or slightly off in some ways that are difficult to pinpoint. It's the tidy way that it was all packaged, the conflicting reports that were ignored, the high-level connections of some of those involved, and the almost cartoonish evidence presented after the fact. When logic clashes with the official narrative, I go to work. In this episode I'll do my best to give you the facts we know, the details that seem irrational, and the connections others have overlooked so you and I can view this tragic event with fresh eyes. So join me now, and together we will dive deep into the stories surrounding James Holmes, the Batman Shøøter. Help Crowdfund RF on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/renegadefiles Get cool RF Merch https://www.bonfire.com/store/renegade-files/Visit and Share the Website http://therenegadefiles.comDig us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@renegadefiles  Follow RF on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/renegadefiles/  If you like the show, please leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify if you think we deserve it. (It helps the show find new listeners.) Thank you.=====================Copyrights and Licensing: Theme Song: “Steve's Djembe” by Vani, FMA, licensed: Creative Commons CC BY-SA 4.0 License.  “Jimmi Nixon” by Flow Lab Cult, DV8NOW Records, licensed: Creative Commons CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 License. The Police Radio Dispatch audio used in this episode has been released to the public and is Public Domain. Audio of witness Interviews used in this episode are short clips presented here for editorial and commentary purposes and are used under Fair Use.  The audio recording and text transcript of this podcast episode: “James Holmes the Batman Shøøter – RF082” is © 2025 DV8NOW Publishing LLC . The Renegade Files name and the Renegade Files UFO-Pyramid Logo are wholly owned Trademarks of DV8NOW Publishing LLC . =====================

This week Erin M. Evans B. Dave Walters and Treavor Bettis answer questions about Assembling the Team, Copyrights, and Sequel Problems!Join our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/writingaboutdragons Starring:Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels)https://bsky.app/profile/erinmevans.bsky.social B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society)https://bsky.app/profile/bdavewalters.bsky.social Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore)https://bsky.app/profile/thetreavor.bsky.social Join the Discord!https://discord.gg/MdSVsfpTzu Buy Relics of Ruin!Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Relics-Ruin-Books-Usurper-2/dp/031644104X Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/relics-of-ruin-erin-m-evans/1143299833?ean=9780316441049 Check out B. Dave's Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/bdavewalters Enroll in B. Dave's 14 Day Writer:https://www.theundisputedacademy.com/14-day-writer-home-page

This week, Dylan was assigned the year 2009 and selected the only Dear Landlord full length album, Dream Homes.Send your questions for an upcoming mailbag episode to punklottopod@gmail.com or our voicemail line 202-688-PUNKJoin our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, written content, outtakes, producer exclusive polls, and moreYou can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopodMajor Awards EP - majorawards.bandcamp.comMerch Shop  - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shopPodcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopodCall our voicemail line: 202-688-PUNKLeave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Song clips featured on this episode:Dear Landlord - I Live in HellDear Landlord - RosaDear Landlord - Three to the Beach

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/renegadefilesMerch https://www.bonfire.com/store/renegade-files/Website http://therenegadefiles.comYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@renegadefiles  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/renegadefiles/  X https://x.com/RenegadeFiles  If you like the show, please leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify if you think we deserve it. (It helps new listeners find the show.) Thank you. This is Renegade Files Episode 81, The Brooklyn Bridge UFO Abduction. The Brooklyn Bridge UFO Abduction takes us to the big apple to investigate a story that starts out strange, gets stranger, then goes into the bizarre. The cast of characters is extraordinary and includes an unassuming 40-year old mom, a famous New York artist, two Men-In-Black type agents, and a Secretary General to the United Nations. This story received a large amount of attention in New York City and was eventually the subject of a Netflix documentary called, “Manhattan Alien Abduction”. The story has also been covered on The Why Files Podcast and by Kit and Rory on their podcast: This Paranormal Life, and several more.  A lot of times I'll pass on certain subjects if others have covered them well already, but for some reason I kept coming back to this one.  When I started looking into this case I was fascinated by some of the details and events so I decided to dive deeper, and that's how I ended up making this episode … so come with me to New York City and together we will fly up the blue beam of light into the mothership and investigate The Brooklyn Bridge UFO Abduction. Help Crowdfund RF on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/renegadefiles Get cool RF Merch https://www.bonfire.com/store/renegade-files/Visit and Share the Website http://therenegadefiles.comDig us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@renegadefiles  Follow RF on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/renegadefiles/  If you like the show, please leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify if you think we deserve it. (It helps the show find new listeners.) Thank you.====================Music and Audio Licensing: Theme Song: “Steve's Djembe” by Vani, FMA, licensed: Creative Commons CC BY-SA 4.0 License.  “Jimi Nixon” by Flow Lab Cult, DV8NOW Records, licensed: Creative Commons CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 License. The short audio clip of Bud Hopkins is from the Youtube Channel of Carol Rainey, used here for editorial purposes under Fair Use. Please visit Carol Rainy's Youtube Channel here to support her work. Copyrights and Trademarks:The audio recording and written text / transcript of this podcast episode: “The Brooklyn Bridge UFO Abduction – RF081” are copyright 2025 DV8NOW Publishing LLC. Any editorial or supplemental audio clips appearing in this podcast episode are copyright their respective creators, and are used here with indicated permission, applicable licensing, or under Fair Use as noted.  The Renegade Files name and the Renegade Files UFO-Pyramid Logo are wholly owned Registered Trademarks of DV8NOW Publishing LLC.====================

Discover the key steps entrepreneurs should take to develop a robust intellectual property (IP) strategy on The Shades of Entrepreneurship™ featuring Jeff Holman, CEO of Intellectual Strategies. Explore the significance of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets in protecting your brand assets and innovations. Learn how to avoid common IP mistakes and build a strong foundation for your business.Connect and follow Jeff Holman on social media:FacebookInstagramYouTubeSupport the showSubscribe at theshadesofe.com

The Mission of the Bike Karma Podcast to bring bicycle loving humans together through sharing good bicycle & cycling stories. BK EP 80 Segments: 1- Mass Extinction of Bicycle Brands? A deep thunk with Tom. 2- Public Service Announcement ABC Quick Check with Seven of Sprocket Bicycle Marketplace 3- Mid Roll Gratitudes and Show Supporter Spots Big Thanks to Listeners, Followers, Sharers, and Supporters Also... Link to my Patreon Page (You can help the show for as little as $1 a month).  4- Stories from the Bicycle Boom with Greg Honn 5- Credits and Final Thought  If you like any segment or episode PLEASE follow, like, share, or even better give a positive review (especially on iTunes), and share with any bicycle loving friends or people who don't like bicycles but who need to understand why you do. FREE STICKERS!!!! while they last   To see what is mentioned in the podcast check out... www.bikekarmapodcast.com   I'll put links and additional materials there...   THANKS VERY MUCH FOR LISTENING!    Bike Karma, The Bicycle Karma Project, The Bicycle Karma Cat are TM Tom Brown. All Rights, Copyrights,TM, etc... (apart from music) are reserved and asserted.   Opening and Closing Theme Music used with Permission by the Band Mobjack at Mobjack Music and written and performed by Keller Glass https://kellerglass.com/ . Other segment music is royalty free, attribute free, and we appreciate those artists as well.   Contact bikekarmaguy@gmail.com   The show is not meant to be a guidebook (you should think for yourself and safely ride within your abilities) just interesting stories to bring us together. Thanks for coming along for the ride. Keep it Wheel!  

What happens to your books and business if you're no longer here? In this must-listen episode, Alexa and attorney Kelley Way dive into estate planning for authors—covering copyright transfers, trusts, wills, and protecting your royalties. Don't leave your legacy to chance—tune in now and safeguard your creative future!

Each week, the leading journalists in legal tech choose their top stories of the week to discuss with our other panelists.   This week's topics: 00:00 Panelist Introductions 08:20 Federal Judge Rules Legal Research Startup ROSS Infringed Westlaw's Copyrights, Rejecting Fair Use Defense (Selected by Bob Ambrogi) 25:15 Harvey raises $300M, and LexisNexis is involved (Selected by Bob Ambrogi) 32:40 No. 42 law firm by head count could face sanctions over fake case citations generated by AI (Selected by Victor Li) 46:00 DOGE website presents cybersecurity nightmare... and it's coming for DOJ (Selected by Joe Patrice)

Music business fundamentals can make or break an artist's career sustainability. In this episode, we break down essential legal and financial practices that help independent musicians protect their work and build sustainable careers. From copyright registration and performance contracts to accounting basics and tax planning, we provide actionable steps for managing the business side of music while staying focused on creativity. Learn how to establish proper documentation, maximize royalty collection, and implement smart financial tracking that will serve your music career for years to come. Episode links & resources Support the Unstarving Musician The Unstarving Musician exists solely through the generosity of its listeners, readers, and viewers. Learn how you can offer your support. This episode was powered by Music Marketing Method, a program for independent musicians looking to grow their music career. Music Marketing Method was created by my good friend Lynz Crichton. I'm in the program and I'm learning tons! I'm growing my fan base and learning about many ways that I'll be earning money in the new year. It's also helping me grow this podcast. How cool is that? To lean more and find out if Music Marketing Method can help your music career, visit UnstarvingMusician.com/MusicMarketing. This episode of the was powered by Liner Notes. Learn from the hundreds of musicians and industry pros I've spoken with for the Unstarving Musician on topics such as marketing, songwriting, touring, sync licensing and much more. Sign up for Liner Notes. Liner Notes is an email newsletter from yours truly, in which I share some of the best knowledge gems garnered from the many conversations featured on the Unstarving Musician. You'll also be privy to the latest podcast episodes and Liner Notes subscriber exclusives. Sign up at UnstarvingMusician.com. It's free and you can unsubscribe at anytime. Resources The Unstarving Musician's Guide to Getting Paid Gigs, by Robonzo Music Marketing Method – The program that helps musicians find fans, grow an audience and make consistent income Bandzoogle – The all-in-one platform that makes it easy to build a beautiful website for your music Dreamhost – See the latest deals from Dreamhost, save money and support the UM in the process. More Resources for musicians Pardon the Interruption (Disclosure)  Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means I make a small commission, at no extra charge to you, if you purchase using those links. Thanks for your support! Visit UnstarvingMusician.com to sign up for Liner Notes to learn what I'm learning from the best indie musicians and music industry professionals. Stay in touch! @RobonzoDrummer on Twitter  and  Instagram @UnstarvingMusician on Facebook  and  YouTube  

In this Season 4 premiere, we welcome attorney and professor Cynthia Gayton, author of Guide to Contracts, Copyrights & Trademarks for CryptoCreatives. Discover how to safeguard your digital art, blockchains, NFTs, and overall brand in the rapidly expanding crypto space. Cynthia shares her expert insights on intellectual property law, practical tips for creators, and real-world examples to help you avoid common legal pitfalls. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting your journey into blockchain-based projects, this conversation is packed with guidance to keep your creative endeavors secure and thriving digitally. Tune in and find out how to protect what you build!Send us a text

In this episode of our podcast, we're excited to welcome Pablo Segarra, an attorney, motivational speaker, and community leader dedicated to empowering Latinos through education, law, and mentorship. From his roots in the Bronx to becoming the CEO of SideHustle.Law, Pablo's journey is a testament to resilience and purpose. Key Topics: 1. Pablo Segarra's Journey - Early Life: Growing up in the Bronx as a proud Puerto Rican shaped his perspective on community and justice. - Career Shift: After a life-changing car accident during his 13-year NYPD career, Pablo pivoted to law, driven by a mission to uplift and protect his community. - Legal Career: From courtroom victories to community workshops, Pablo shares how his work as a lawyer empowers others to understand the power of justice and law. 2. Legal Knowledge for Generational Wealth - Protect Your Brand: Intellectual property, trademarks, and copyrights are essential tools for entrepreneurs and creatives. Owning your ideas isn't a luxury; it's a necessity. - Contracts and Business Structures: Legal strategies to safeguard your business and legacy. - Practical Steps: Wills, trusts, and understanding business law are crucial for long-term success. 3. The Role of AI and Web3 in Law and Creativity - AI's Impact: From automating tasks to sparking creativity, AI is changing how we work and connect. - Legal Challenges: Exploring intellectual property, data privacy, and regulatory issues in the age of AI and Web3. 4. Personal Insights and Future Plans - Pablo's Advice: Actionable tips for navigating the legal side of personal and business finances. - Moving to the Dominican Republic: Pablo discusses his plans and the opportunities for growth in Latin America. Quick Recap: 1. Pablo's inspiring career journey from the Bronx to CEO of SideHustle.Law. 2. Legal strategies every entrepreneur should know. 3. AI's role in reshaping business and law. Connect with Us: Follow us on IG @LatinWealth for more insights, episodes, and community highlights. Don't forget to share this episode with a friend or family member—it could change their perspective on law and wealth-building!

In this episode of our podcast, we're excited to welcome Pablo Segarra, an attorney, motivational speaker, and community leader dedicated to empowering Latinos through education, law, and mentorship. From his roots in the Bronx to becoming the CEO of SideHustle.Law, Pablo's journey is a testament to resilience and purpose. Key Topics: 1. Pablo Segarra's Journey - Early Life: Growing up in the Bronx as a proud Puerto Rican shaped his perspective on community and justice. - Career Shift: After a life-changing car accident during his 13-year NYPD career, Pablo pivoted to law, driven by a mission to uplift and protect his community. - Legal Career: From courtroom victories to community workshops, Pablo shares how his work as a lawyer empowers others to understand the power of justice and law. 2. Legal Knowledge for Generational Wealth - Protect Your Brand: Intellectual property, trademarks, and copyrights are essential tools for entrepreneurs and creatives. Owning your ideas isn't a luxury; it's a necessity. - Contracts and Business Structures: Legal strategies to safeguard your business and legacy. - Practical Steps: Wills, trusts, and understanding business law are crucial for long-term success. 3. The Role of AI and Web3 in Law and Creativity - AI's Impact: From automating tasks to sparking creativity, AI is changing how we work and connect. - Legal Challenges: Exploring intellectual property, data privacy, and regulatory issues in the age of AI and Web3. 4. Personal Insights and Future Plans - Pablo's Advice: Actionable tips for navigating the legal side of personal and business finances. - Moving to the Dominican Republic: Pablo discusses his plans and the opportunities for growth in Latin America. Quick Recap: 1. Pablo's inspiring career journey from the Bronx to CEO of SideHustle.Law. 2. Legal strategies every entrepreneur should know. 3. AI's role in reshaping business and law. Connect with Us: Follow us on IG @LatinWealth for more insights, episodes, and community highlights. Don't forget to share this episode with a friend or family member—it could change their perspective on law and wealth-building!

(00:00) Copyrights don’t last forever. Every January 1, old songs enter the public domain, meaning anyone can use them royalty-free. Because of that, we decided to re-record a few of them. (20:17) Cedric Maxwell is part of the radio broadcasts on 98.5 The Sports Hub Celtics Radio Network and joins the show to share his thoughts on the current state of the Boston Celtics. CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!

In this episode of "The Encore Entrepreneur," Lori delves into the legalities of business and brand protection, building on a previous discussion with brand attorney Cheryl Hudson. Key topics include the importance of protecting intellectual property through trademarks and copyrights, the necessity of strong contracts to prevent disputes, and the role of liability insurance. Lori advises consulting a qualified business attorney for tailored legal support and emphasizes proactive legal measures. Practical steps and real-life examples underscore the need for regular legal reviews to safeguard business interests, encouraging listeners to seek professional legal assistance. Resources: Are you frustrated that your business isn't growing? "Messy to Magnetic: Unlocking the Secret to Effective Marketing" is a free course that goes over the top 10 mistakes small business owners make with attracting their ideal client and converting those clients to leads. Click here for your free gift!  Join Lori's private Facebook group - Make Your Marketing Simple. Lori interviews her guests in the group (giving you advance listening!) and has a community of small business owners just like yourself to connect and grow their businesses.  Join now!  Schedule a Website Biz Accelerator call. Answer just a few questions and Lori will audit your website for the ONE biggest change you can make to your site to get more clients.  Schedule here!  Connect with Lori

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The Mission of the Bike Karma Podcast to bring bicycle loving humans together through sharing good bicycle & cycling stories. BK EP 79 Segments: 1- Bicycle Busses with Coach Balto Coach Balto on IG 2- Public Service Announcement ABC Quick Check with Scrooge 3- Mid Roll Gratitudes and Show Supporter Spots Big Thanks to Listeners, Followers, Sharers, and Supporters & The Frame and Wheel / AD Bikes aka Show Supporter Fred Thomas Link to The Frame and Wheel Link to AD Bikes Redux Also... Link to my Patreon Page (You can help the show for as little as $1 a month).  4- Chicken Coop Bike with Einstein Cycles  https://www.einsteincycles.com/ 5- When your brakes turn to mush and quit working on a steep descent.  6-Credits and Final Thought  If you like any segment or episode PLEASE follow, like, share, or even better give a positive review (especially on iTunes), and share with any bicycle loving friends or people who don't like bicycles but who need to understand why you do. FREE STICKERS!!!! while they last   To see what is mentioned in the podcast check out... www.bikekarmapodcast.com   I'll put links and additional materials there... THANKS VERY MUCH FOR LISTENING!    Bike Karma, The Bicycle Karma Project, The Bicycle Karma Cat are TM Tom Brown. All Rights, Copyrights,TM, etc... (apart from music) are reserved and asserted.   Opening and Closing Theme Music used with Permission by the Band Mobjack at Mobjack Music and written and performed by Keller Glass https://kellerglass.com/ . Other segment music is royalty free, attribute free, and we appreciate those artists as well.   Contact bikekarmaguy@gmail.com   The show is not meant to be a guidebook (you should think for yourself and safely ride within your abilities) just interesting stories to bring us together. Thanks for coming along for the ride. Keep it Wheel!  

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The Mission of the Bike Karma Podcast to bring bicycle loving humans together through sharing good bicycle & cycling stories. BK EP 78 Segments: 1- Bicycle Noises from the Bike Karma Comunity 2- Public Service Announcement ABC Quick Check with Scrooge 3- Mid Roll Gratitudes and Show Supporter Spots Big Thanks to Listeners, Followers, Sharers, and Supporters & The Frame and Wheel / AD Bikes aka Show Supporter Fred Thomas Link to The Frame and Wheel Link to AD Bikes Redux Also... Link to my Patreon Page (You can help the show for as little as $1 a month).  4- The Source of Bicycle Sounds and the often Blamed Bottom Bracket with Gary and Wes from BBInfinite bbinfinite.com 5- Credits and Final Thought  If you like any segment or episode PLEASE follow, like, share, or even better give a positive review (especially on iTunes), and share with any bicycle loving friends or people who don't like bicycles but who need to understand why you do. FREE STICKERS!!!! while they last   To see what is mentioned in the podcast check out... www.bikekarmapodcast.com   I'll put links and additional materials there... THANKS VERY MUCH FOR LISTENING!    Bike Karma, The Bicycle Karma Project, The Bicycle Karma Cat are TM Tom Brown. All Rights, Copyrights,TM, etc... (apart from music) are reserved and asserted.   Opening and Closing Theme Music used with Permission by the Band Mobjack at Mobjack Music and written and performed by Keller Glass https://kellerglass.com/ . Other segment music is royalty free, attribute free, and we appreciate those artists as well.   Contact bikekarmaguy@gmail.com   The show is not meant to be a guidebook (you should think for yourself and safely ride within your abilities) just interesting stories to bring us together. Thanks for coming along for the ride. Keep it Wheel!  

Navigating the Legal Maze of StartupsI'm thrilled to share some golden nuggets from our latest podcast episode, where I had an enlightening chat with Jeff, an attorney who specializes in startup legalities. If you're a startup founder or an investor, this episode is a must-listen. Here's a sneak peek into the key takeaways:The Chaos of StartupsStartup Environment**: Jeff and I dive into the unpredictable nature of startups. Rapid changes and unexpected challenges are the norms, making legal preparedness crucial.Fractional Legal Teams**: Jeff's firm, Intellectual Strategies, offers a unique solution with fractional legal teams, providing startups with diverse legal expertise without the full-time cost.Legal Challenges for StartupsExpect the Unexpected**: Jeff emphasizes that startups often face legal issues they never anticipated. Being proactive can save a lot of headaches down the road.Intellectual Property (IP) Rights**: Protecting your brand and innovations is paramount. Jeff breaks down the essentials of IP rights for startups.Understanding Intellectual PropertyTrademarks vs. Copyrights**:  Trademarks: Protect brand identifiers like names, logos, and taglines.  Copyrights: Safeguard original artistic works such as music, literature, and visual art.Trade Dress**: Learn about the visual appearance of products and packaging that can also be protected.The Importance of TrademarksValuable Assets**: Trademarks can be one of your startup's most valuable assets. They attract customers and investors alike.Preliminary Searches**: Before you dive into branding, conduct a preliminary trademark search to avoid legal conflicts.Conducting a Trademark SearchUSPTO Website**: Jeff recommends using the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office website to check for existing trademarks and assess your chances of successful registration.When to Seek Legal HelpEarly Protection**: As soon as you start using a brand, consider seeking legal protection. Start with common law rights and move to federal trademark registration as you grow.Navigating Infringement IssuesAvoiding Legal Challenges**: Even unintentional infringement can lead to legal trouble. Thorough searches and awareness of existing brands are key.Building a Fractional Legal TeamTailored Legal Support**: Jeff's approach with fractional legal teams ensures startups get the right legal expertise at the right time, adapting as they scale.ConclusionThis episode is packed with insights that can help you navigate the complex legal landscape of startups. Jeff's practical advice on trademarks, copyrights, and due diligence is invaluable for boNext Steps Share your thoughts with a review - https://www.thedealscout.com/reviews/ Let's connect on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabrucewilson/ Subscribe and Watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBQN_Y3nhDGClfMxCSBDjOg Disclaimer: The content shared on this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as financial, legal, or tax advice. The views and opinions expressed are those of the host, Josh Wilson, and any guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any agency or organization. Josh Wilson is a licensed real estate broker and an investment banker, but this podcast is not a substitute for professional advice. We strongly recommend that you consult with a qualified financial advisor, legal counsel, and tax professional before making any financial decisions or taking any actions based on the information provided in this podcast.

On this episode of the Scouting For Growth podcast, Sabine VdL talks to Andrei Mincov, founder and CEO of Trademark Factory, a company that specialises in trademark registration & protection. On this episode Mincov shares his insights & experiences on the importance of trademarks for entrepreneurs and businesses, and the common mistakes and misconceptions that people have about the trademarking process. He will also explores the role of IP in business growth & success, & the strategies &best practices for protecting & leveraging your ideas & brands. KEY TAKEAWAYS My dad was a famous composer in Russia. A radio station that stole a song he wrote & turned it into an ad for Samsung without his permission, at the time I was attending law school & he asked me for help. I didn't know anything about IP but in 1996 nobody in Russia had any idea about IP because Russia had just changed from Soviet law into free market law, so I gave it a shot & as part of that journey I became passionate about helping people who created something to protect it from others who want to steal it from them. Trademarking is mostly the same around the world, there are small differences here & there & you need to understand them to be successful in those countries. But, this isn't something I think entrepreneurs should care about, that's why providers exists who can navigate them through this. What you should know are the basics, it's not as complex as you might think: What is trademarking? What are you protecting? What do you need to show to the government to prove it's a brand & not a cute name or image? The biggest misconceptions I see with trademarks is that you don't own the word or the image you own the mental association between that work, phrase or image & specific products & services that you sell. Why trademark? If you plan to be in business for several/many years, the brand will become the most valuable asset of your business. It makes it easier t=for you to attract better talent, attract better leads at a lower cost to advertise at lesser cost. Even if you file your trademark a day before someone else does, you're good. The problem is you don't know when someone else will file for a trademark, so you should do it early or else someone else will do it and you won't be protected, even if you came up with the name first.  BEST MOMENTS ‘The trademarking process takes a long time & I've seen a lot of entrepreneurs being taken advantage of by unscrupulous firms that claim to be able to trademark their brand for $49.' ‘The success rate of your trademark application is directly related to your willingness to understand the basics.' ‘On a general level, what trademarks protect is the brand, whether it's the name, tagline, logo, or some combination.' ‘Trademarks is the only type of IP that you can own, in theory, forever. Copyrights, patents, industrial right expire, if you renew your trademark every 10 years you can own it forever.' ABOUT THE GUEST Andrei Mincov, the founder and CEO of Trademark Factory, is a renowned expert in intellectual property law. With a career that began with a fight to protect his father's music, Mincov has since written multiple books on the subject, including an international bestseller, & has helped thousands of entrepreneurs and companies protect their IP. His passion for ensuring that hardworking entrepreneurs are not taken advantage of led him to found Trademark Factory, the only firm in the world that offers trademark registration services with a guaranteed result for a guaranteed budget. When he's not helping secure trademarks, Mincov enjoys living in Dubai with his wife & 3 kids & playing his one-of-a-kind DrumDesk. Website LinkedInYouTubeEmail: andrei@mincov.com  ABOUT THE HOST Sabine is a corporate strategist turned entrepreneur. She is the CEO and Managing Partner of Alchemy Crew a venture lab that accelerates the curation, validation, and commercialization of new tech business models. Sabine is renowned within the insurance sector for building some of the most renowned tech startup accelerators around the world working with over 30 corporate insurers, accelerated over 100 startup ventures. Sabine is the co-editor of the bestseller The INSURTECH Book, a top 50 Women in Tech, a FinTech and InsurTech Influencer, an investor &  multi-award winner. Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Facebook  TikTok Email Website