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Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) are back with longtime friend of the podcast Trevor Gorji (@trevorgorji) and newtime friend of the podcast Nick Castre (@nickcastre)! The Fugazi boys are expanding the brand outside of California, with their sights set on New York - we sat down with them to talk about their next steps, plans for new items and events, how they see both themselves and Fugazi in the world of fashion, what it's like to build an authentic following, their runway show (which I walked in, and looked really good in), the creation of the strong island iced tea, and so much more. Tune in to hear all of this and more, and we hope you enjoy!

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In the inaugural episode of Season 4 with In The Club powered by Club Colors, we dive into the dynamic world of university licensing and business development with special guests Richard Fairchild and Abby Hirschberg from the University of Utah. We explore the world of brand culture from the evolution of sports team uniforms to the power of gratitude in personal growth, into the importance of differentiation, innovation, and meaningful connections in the brand landscape. Discover the unexpected insights from Abby's fascination with the Donner Party and the unique perspective Richard gained while listening to Gladiator. Get ready for a rollercoaster of brand experiences and personal stories that highlight the exceptional nature of the University of Utah.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Brand culture sets a brand apart and aligns with its goals.
• Incremental sales can be achieved through innovative variations in product offerings.
• Gratitude journaling can be a powerful tool for personal growth and resilience.
• The Donner Party serves as a captivating historical analogy for survival and prioritization.
• Experiences, such as tailgates, contribute to the vibrant and spirited culture at the University of Utah.

QUOTES

• "When it comes to brand culture, first and foremost, it's something that sets you apart from the other brands."
• "Incremental sales. Is that what you're calling it? Have you coined that phrase?"
• "Gratitude is such a powerful thing. It's amazing how it can change your mindset."
• "I'm in the 18 hundreds, you guys. I'm in the Donner Party era."
• "The best thing about the University of Utah is the people on our campus. This campus attracts the best type of people."

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In the inaugural episode of Season 4 with In The Club powered by Club Colors, we dive into the dynamic world of university licensing and business development with special guests Richard Fairchild and Abby Hirschberg from the University of Utah. Discover the power dynamics of licensing, the importance of collaboration, and exciting initiatives like the Cotopaxi collection and Under Armour partnerships.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Licensing holds significant power, deciding who gets a license for a university and approving/disapproving artwork.
• Building foundational relationships with the licensing team is crucial to avoid project disapprovals.
• Collaboration with well-known brands like Cotopaxi creates excitement and boosts university representation.
• Innovations like the USS Salt Lake City football uniform highlight the meticulous planning and collaboration involved.

QUOTES

• "Licensing holds a lot of the power, deciding who gets a license for your university and approving/disapproving artwork."
• "The licensing team is the middle point to ensure everyone, including athletics and the campus store, is on the same page."
• "It's about creating experiences and relationships that mean something to individuals."
• "The licensing team serves as a connector, bridging different parts of the campus together."

Connect and learn more about Richard Fairchild and Abby Hirschberg.
Richard’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardfairchild/
Abby’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abby-hirshberg-2674092a0/

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ARE YOUR TRADEMARKS, PATENTS AND IP (Intellectual Property) PROTECTED?

HOW VULNERABLE ARE YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS FROM ILLEGAL USE OF YOUR IP?

WHAT WOULD THE COST BE IF YOUR IP WAS COMPROMISED?

On this episode I chatted with experienced commercial lawyer, trademark and  patent expert,  Maggie Yarak.

Maggie has over 20 years experience in both the private and corporate sectors including banking, outdoor media, franchising, consumer and aviation and having negotiated international contracts to the value of $400 million.

We discussed:

·         What lead her into law.

·         The challenges she faces running a business with 2 boys with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

·         What is the difference between copyright, trademark and patent?

·         When should a business consider protecting their IP.

·         We discussed a recent case of an Australian woman whose website, product and all images including those of her children was completely copied.

·         How can business best protect themselves.

·         The most common, ongoing issues she sees and how they can be avoided.

·         How you can check if your ideas are new and can be protected.

For more information, to follow her on social and to get in touch with Maggie, follow the links below.

https://yourlegalpartner.com.au/

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https://www.facebook.com/ylplegal

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https://www.linkedin.com/company/ylplegal/

(00:12) Interview With Remote COO Alan Christensen

COO Alan Christensen shares his journey and Duist's success without institutional investment, pioneering remote work and dividing responsibilities with CEO.

(11:48) Future of Remote Work and Communication

Remote work's significance in shaping the future, utilizing asynchronous communication, transparency, and documentation for effective management.

(22:28) Recruitment, Career Growth, and Feedback Processes

Hiring, company culture, flat hierarchy, career development, and professional growth are emphasized by the speaker.

(31:04) Challenges With Trademarks and Feedback

Remote company Todoist's values, challenges, hands-on management, stable squads, feedback framework, and trademark infringement case.

An incredible episode with guest Sarah Waldbuesser, the CEO and Founder of Destination Legal the one stop shop to make legal easy! Sarah shares her vision and experience of supporting women in creating fulfilling lives on their own terms. She highlights the rewarding aspects of being self-employed, including the flexibility to be there for her children, as well the importance of deconditioning societal conditioning and embracing unique paths to genuine happiness.

Carla and Sarah also talk about instilling a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset in their children and how their perception of 'work' and 'success' could be different than traditional models. Lastly, the Sarah introduces a free mini legal audit for small business owners, intended to clarify and simplify their legal needs, so be sure to that one out and connect with Sarah for all things legal.

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Join us on an enlightening journey with Leela Madan, the energizing founder of Madan Law PLLC. Transitioning from her role as a corporate chemist to a patent attorney, Leela provides us with an intriguing view into the world of business law, guiding businesses to safeguard themselves from liabilities.

In this compelling conversation, we traverse Leela's unique career path, revealing the power of networking and resilience in business. With her candid and approachable demeanor, Leela shares her strategies for launching her law firm, ultimately attributing her success to her outgoing nature. We explore the concept of paying oneself first and the importance of structuring a competitive compensation package without compromising on a non-toxic work environment. Through Leela's experiences, gain a deep understanding of how a team that shares the same goals can lay the groundwork for a thriving business.

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In today's episode, we have a special guest, Lauren Bercuson, the attorney behind LB Legal Creative. Lauren specializes in helping entrepreneurs protect their businesses through trademark strategies. Join us as we explore the world of trademarking and why it's crucial for every business owner.

The Importance of Trademarking:
Lauren discusses the vital role of trademarking in business, especially for those seeking investors. Lauren draws parallels between building a house on secure land and establishing a brand around a protected trademark. The conversation highlights the importance of comprehensive trademark searches and the legal leverage that comes with registration.

TM vs. ®: Understanding the Difference:
The discussion delves into the difference between using TM and ® symbols. Lauren clarifies that using the ® symbol without a federally registered trademark is illegal. She emphasizes the proper usage of TM as a placeholder until the mark is officially registered.

The Trademark Application Process:
Lauren breaks down the timeline of the trademark application process, from initial searches to filing and the subsequent review by the Patent and Trademark Office. The complexities and potential challenges in the process are discussed, highlighting the need for legal assistance.

DIY vs. Hiring a Lawyer:
The conversation addresses the question of whether entrepreneurs can handle the trademark process themselves. Lauren stresses the nuances involved in the application process and the benefits of hiring a lawyer to ensure the correct filing and minimize future costs.

About Lauren and LB Legal Creative:
Lauren is the founder of LB Legal Creative, where she assists entrepreneurs in starting smart with legal strategies and trademark protection. She emphasizes the significance of trademarks as the foundation of any business.

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Seasoned IP litigator, Elizabeth Dipchand, unravels the intricacies and importance of protecting unregistered intellectual assets, managing relationships, documenting agreements and navigating the nuanced landscape where registered and unregistered rights intersect.

Explore online:

• Protect new ideas and creations
• Prove who owns new ideas and creations

All aboard, we're off to the 2023 Apple Festival at the University of British Columbia, to taste some apples and, most importantly, enjoy some apple names. And before that, we return to the classic Sporklusionist applesode to refresh our memory about how apple names are chosen - eponyms, portmanteaus, geography, or corporate R&D, just like how our ancestors named apples.

Dan Pashman hosts The Sporkful podcast - head to the Sporkful podfeed or sporkful.com to listen to the companion episode where we learn about how new varietals of apples are made. Kate Evans, Kathryn Grandy and Joanna Crosby explain the history of apple names and the current process for coining new ones.

My companions at the apple festival are Hannah McGregor of Material Girls podcast, and Martin Austwick of Neutrino Watch and Song By Song podcasts. Martin also provides the Allusionist music.

Find out more about this episode and the topics therein, read the transcript, and see pictures of the apple festival at theallusionist.org/applefest.

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Does the legal aspect of running a business feel like a complex puzzle you're struggling to piece together? Starting or running a business has its challenges, and when it comes to legal matters, they often seem like they're in a league of their own. It can feel as if you're trying to decode a foreign language.

And if you've ever paused wondering, "Am I even doing this right?", trust me, many of us have been in those shoes. The complexities of business legality can leave even the most seasoned entrepreneurs second-guessing.

In this episode, I chat with Sam Vander Wielen, a former corporate lawyer turned entrepreneur who's made it her mission to simplify the legal maze for entrepreneurs like us. Sam shares everything you need to know to navigate copyrights, trademarks, and the importance of protecting your brand and creations.

She'll also shed light on common misconceptions, offer actionable advice, and provide tips that are invaluable for anyone in the entrepreneurial space, especially for those just starting out.

If the legal side of business has been a mystery for you, this episode is your missing piece. So, grab a comfy spot, hit play, and get clarity on all things legal!



In this episode, we cover:

• What sparked Sam's shift from a corporate legal career to entrepreneurship
• Why understanding copyrights and trademarks is a game-changer
• How today's digital age reshapes the landscape for creators
• Debunking those intellectual property myths circulating on social media
• Essential steps every entrepreneur should consider for legal protection
• The importance of updating your legal frameworks as your business evolves
• Real-life challenges with copycats and strategies to tackle them
• Tips for navigating official registrations without getting overwhelmed

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Daniel Lamarre, Executive Vice Chairman of the Board, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, explains the critical role IP played for Cirque du Soleil during the pandemic.

Explore online:

• Sample of the brands of the Cirque du Soleil
• Balancing Acts: Unleashing the Power of Creativity in Your Life and Work, by Daniel Lamarre

Daniel Lamarre, vice-président exécutif du Conseil d'administration, Groupe Cirque du Soleil, explique le rôle crucial qu'a joué la PI pour le Cirque du Soleil pendant la pandémie.

À explorer :

• Aperçu des marques du Cirque du Soleil
• L'équilibriste : performez grâce à votre créativité, par Daniel Lamarre

In this month’s episode, we’re talking about Jack Daniels, Mickey Mouse, Andy Warhol, Jason Voorhees, Winnie-the-Pooh, Lizzo, and WallStreetBets … What do they have to do with patents you might fairly be wondering? Honestly, not much.

Patents are our focus in our business and in this podcast, so we devote a lot of air time to talking about protecting ideas and inventions, but in the realm of intellectual property, patents have some pretty close cousins. In thinking more broadly about creating the largest possible moat with your IP, you also need to be considering what our guest, Mallory King, refers to as “brand protection” – or the copyrights, trademarks, and contracts necessary to protect your brand’s rights and assets.

Copyrights and trademarks in particular have seen a lot of limelight this year involving some of the biggest brands and pop culture icons. At the same time, major IP rights questions are erupting around the use of generative AI systems like ChatGPT. In addition to covering the basics necessary to help get you booted up, we’re going to use these high profile topics and Supreme Court cases as a vehicle to get a deeper understanding of copyrights and trademarks and some of the sharpest corners you should be aware of when managing your own brand protection.

** Topics Highlights **'

⦿ Copyright and Trademark Basics
⦿ Work made-for-hire and Friday the 13th
⦿ Jack Daniels Properties v. VIP Products
⦿ Brand protection expiration, Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey, and Steamboat Willie
⦿ Lizzo's "100% That Bitch" trademark appeal
⦿ r/WallStreetBets trademark dispute with Reddit
⦿ Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. v. Goldsmith
⦿ Generative AI: Humans as authors and fair use implications

** Mossoff Minute **

This month's Mossoff Minute, featuring Professor Adam Mossoff, looks at the introduction of the 2023 Patent Eligibility Restoration Act, its biggest criticisms, and why it needs to be passed. 

** Connect With Our Guest **

Mallory King is the owner and attorney at Breathe Brand Protection, PLLC, a boutique law firm specializing in all things brand protection. Based in Traverse City, Michigan, Mallory is passionate about helping entrepreneurs and small businesses protect their most valuable brand assets, both locally and nationwide. You can learn more about Mallory and Breathe Brand Protection at https://www.breathe.law/

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⦿ Home: https://www.aurorapatents.com/
⦿ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuroraPatents
⦿ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aurora-cg/
⦿ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aurorapatents/
⦿ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aurorapatents/
⦿ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aurorapatents
⦿ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aurorapatents/

Thanks for listening! 

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Recently, the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia, hosted a celebration, honoring hip hop legends from Central Virginia and the contribution to hip-hop culture.

During this celebration, there was a panel discussion featuring Virginia Hip Hop Icons DJ Mike Street, DJ Lonnie B, Jay Quan and El Bravador. 

In this clip, they discuss the importance of protecting your intellectual property through trademarks, copyrights, and contracts.

Can you patent a newly discovered protein? Does getting a patent depend on the application? What does intellectual property encompass? Our guests, IP specialists Sara Holland and David Holt from Potter Clarkson, join us to shed light on these topics and explore why protecting biotechnological innovations is crucial. Get ready to expand your knowledge and better understand what can be considered an 'invention'.

Welcome folks, to the Knack 4 Business podcast. 

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Today's guest is Keri Sicard

Common Pitfalls in Intellectual Property for Start-Ups Intellectual Property 101

Inventing something and getting a patent. Understanding what the patent can do and that it becomes your company asset. Legal advice is critical to your business goals. More important to understand the functions of trademarks and copyright. Keri, from Virtual IP Law gives the basics of what to do next. 
 
 

About Keri Sicard: 

Keri Sicard is a second-generation patent attorney with over two decades of experience with intellectual property law. She started her own virtual law firm, Virtual IP Law, in October 2020 with a mission to provide a more customized approach to IP portfolio management for companies from solopreneurs to small and mid-size companies. 

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 Want a connection, or have a business question?  Please send us your questions to Knack 4 Business. bfranzgrote@kreativinsight.com or wayne@motive8u.ca 

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In this episode of The Vivek Show, host Vivek Ramaswamy is joined by former US Patent and Trademark Office head, Andrei Iancu, to discuss the significance of intellectual property (IP) in America's founding and its role in fostering innovation. They explore the history of IP rights in the US, the challenges of applying a centuries-old statute to modern technologies, and the need for an intentional innovation policy. Iancu emphasizes the importance of IP in competing with China and other countries, highlighting the necessity of a high-level plan to identify future technologies and enable innovation in both the public and private sectors. This thought-provoking conversation dives deep into the intersection of technology, innovation, and economics.

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Time-codes:

00:00 - America's founding ideals of IP rights and their impact on innovation

02:47 - The significance of "right" in the Constitution's IP clause

07:10 - The role of IP rights in a free market economy

11:31 - Jefferson and Madison's unchanged patent code from 1793

12:40 - Challenges with fitting new technologies into an old statute

19:47 - Data protection as another form of IP protection

22:29 - The need for a holistic innovation policy in the US

25:08 - Competing in the AI, quantum, biotech, and new materials races

26:16 - IP as a tool for global competition

29:25 - Balancing decentralized free market economy and centralized national plans

31:59 - Questioning the classical model of total decentralization