IP Goes Pop
58 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -IP Goes Pop explores the interface between intellectual property(IP) and popular culture. Patents, trademarks, and copyrights are often referenced in popular movies, television and songs, but who owns the rights to creative expression? How long does a patent last? What makes a trade secret truly secret? Is the media getting it right when reporting on intellectual property issues?
Hosted by intellectual property attorney Michael Snyder, with guest colleagues, inventors, writers, and creators, this lively, bi-weekly podcast discusses intellectual property with a pop-culture twist.
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USPTO - History Matters
March 19, 2024 10:00 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MBDive into the rich history of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) with this episode of IP Goes Pop!®, guided by USPTO historian Rebekah Oakes and co-hosted by Intellectual Property Attorneys Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue. Explore the USPTO's impact on innovation and the integration of patent rights into the Constitution, highlighted through connections to pop culture icons like National Treasure and Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. Rebekah shares insights into the USP...
Technohumanism
February 26, 2024 11:00 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MBNavigate the interface of IP and transformative technologies that can augment human capabilities, both in science fiction and emerging reality with Co-hosts, Shareholders, and Intellectual Property attorneys Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue. If you're interested in intellectual property, bioethical dilemmas, the future of technology, or just love a good legal quandary set against a backdrop of pop culture, this episode is tailored for you. The hosts draw upon well-known figures such as DC...
Lessons from Movies About Innovators
November 29, 2023 14:18 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBGet ready for a cinematic exploration of innovation and intellectual property as depicted in popular movies about inventors and creators. In this episode, IP Goes Pop!® co-hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue, peel back the layers of iconic movies that not only inspire us, but also shed light on the realities of building successful businesses and protecting ideas. Starting with 1988’s Tucker: The Man and His Dream, your hosts dive into the story of Preston Tucker and his revolutionary a...
I’m a Barbie Girl in an IP World
September 21, 2023 05:03 - 31 minutes - 59 MBThis episode of IP Goes Pop!®, takes you on a journey through the iconic world of the Barbie universe and brand, exploring its deep-rooted connections with pop culture and intellectual property law. Hop in the dream car and journey with Volpe Koenig Shareholders and podcast hosts, Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue to a land of pink corvettes, with a few pitstops at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Kicking off with a discussion of the recent cinematic triumphs of the Barb...
McGruff the Crime Dog® and the USPTO Help IP Goes Pop!® Take a Bite Out of Counterfeits
July 12, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBHosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue are joined by: Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Kathi Vidal; Executive Director of the National Crime Prevention Council, Paul DelPonte; and the legendary McGruff the Crime Dog®. Our guests share their insights on the impact of counterfeits on society, the economy, and individual safety. The panel kicks off with a discussion of public service characters and their roles...
You Can Patent That?
June 14, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MBJoin co-hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue on a new episode of "IP Goes Pop!" that will leave you wondering "You can patent that?!". This episode focuses on a variety of curious and/or unusual patents, demonstrating the wide range of ideas that can result in an issued patent. From the surprising to the peculiar, this episode provides an overview of the “usefulness” threshold in United States patent law. “Listeners will learn about existing patents that are as bizarre as they are “useful,...
Streamlining Copyright Disputes The Copyright Claims Board (CCB)
May 18, 2023 11:05 - 35 minutes - 33.2 MBMichael Snyder and Joseph Gushue are joined by special guests from the U.S. Copyright Office, Brittany Lamb, Attorney-Advisor in the Office of the General Counsel and John Riley, Assistant General Counsel as they dive into the evolving landscape of providing additional access for certain copyright claims, focusing on the Copyright Claims Board (CCB). Learn how the CCB makes the copyright claim system accessible for more people and why it was created right from the experts who contributed to ...
I, Chatbot: When Artificial Intelligence Talks Back
April 10, 2023 15:59 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MBIn this episode, co-hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue dive into the first part of a series on the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its potential impact on not only the world, but on copyright, trademarks, and patents. They examine examples of AI in pop culture, including ChatGPT, and how they reflect the broader trends and concerns surrounding AI in our society. Michael and Joe are joined by fellow Volpe Koenig Shareholder and IP attorney, Jay Halt, to help navigate the compl...
You Can't Do That - What IP Cannot Protect
December 07, 2022 17:14 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBWho holds the patent on gravity? Who collects the royalties for the speed of light? In this episode of IP Goes Pop!, Volpe Koenig Shareholders and podcasts hosts, Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue, explore what intellectual property (trade secrets, trademarks, patents and copyrights) cannot protect. Hint- some things excluded from IP protection include the Laws of Nature such as gravity, the speed of light and even Einstein’s theory of relativity E=MC2. Abstract ideas are another. But what ot...
IP Goes Pop!® Halloween Spooktacular 2: The Return
October 27, 2022 17:29 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MBIP Goes Pop! is back with its second annual Spooktacular! In this episode, things get much spookier as we pit the top four Halloween Monsters against each other. Listen in for a breakdown of these famous characters and archetypes. Play along as your co-hosts, Volpe Koenig Shareholders, Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue rank Dracula, Dr. Frankenstein’s Monster, Werewolves, and Mummies. What powers or abilities do they have that set them apart from each other? What movie or television show ma...
Game Changing Inventions, Part 1
September 28, 2022 10:30 - 37 minutes - 29.8 MBIn this episode, IP Goes Pop! co-hosts and Volpe Koenig shareholders, Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue take you through their first round of pop culture “game-changers.” That is, who were the people, artists, or innovators where the world was never the same after them? Michael and Joe set the table with their choices for iconic pop-culture game changers in basketball, music fandoms, special effects, TV shows, and stand-up comedy. These were legends that helped redefine their crafts. This e...
Intellectual Property and a “Wacky” Professor - Brands and Inventions in the Simpson's Springfield Universe, Part II
August 10, 2022 10:30 - 36 minutes - 29.4 MBCo-hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue are joined by fellow intellectual property attorney and Volpe Koenig Shareholder, Randy Huis, to once again visit the town of Springfield in the fictional, but full of real fun, world of The Simpsons. Explore eight popular inventions concocted by Professor Frink and their real-world manifestations, or possibly inspirations. From the sports betting apps now flooding the airways with commercials to acid shooting projectiles, the line between fiction ...
Inventing For Kids Of All Ages With The U.S. Patent Office
July 20, 2022 10:30 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBVirtually visit the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for an inside look at the many available resources, World Intellectual Property (IP) Day, and how inventors of any age can bring their ideas into the world. Join podcast co-hosts, Volpe Koenig Shareholders, and intellectual property lawyers, Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue for a conversation with USPTO Regional Outreach Director, Elizabeth Dougherty. Elizabeth provides a general overview of what functions the USPTO pro...
Character Crossovers - Mixing Up The IP Universe
June 08, 2022 13:30 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBThis episode covers the basics of what is involved in licensing intellectual property rights and character rights from one medium, studio, or universe into another. Volpe Koenig intellectual property attorneys and IP Goes Pop! co-hosts, Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue cover the intellectual property rights involved in pop-culture crossovers that allow fans to see their beloved characters, from different worlds, interact. For full show notes and to explore more episodes, please visit w...
The IP of Baseball Cards and NFTS
April 28, 2022 15:50 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBIP Goes POP! takes you out to the ball game (and the blockchain) for this episode of the podcast that looks at the shift from “collectible trading cards” to “collectable NFTs”. Podcast co-hosts, Volpe Koenig Shareholders, and intellectual property lawyers, Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue round the bases and pull out their most memorable sports cards as they slide home to talk about the intellectual property (IP) of baseball cards, collecting, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Our panel d...
The Spellbinding IP of the Harry Potter Universe
April 06, 2022 10:30 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBWhat can the world of wizards, witches, and magic teach us about real-world intellectual property? The global franchise that is the Harry Potter universe has been both a pioneer and target of IP litigation. This episode will provide some observations for creating a fictional world that has aspects protectable in the real world. When it comes to protecting your intellectual property, there are no magic spells, potions, or wands to be waved. There are, however, trademarks, patents, and co...
The Birth of a Brand: IP Goes Pop Has a Side Order of French Fries
March 16, 2022 10:30 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBThis episode of IP Goes Pop! traces the development of a brand from its inception to a seminal trademark. No matter the size of a business, it is important to grow your brand and establish goodwill in your name - and for that, you need a strong trademark. In this podcast episode, IP Goes Pop! co-hosts, Volpe Koenig Shareholders, and intellectual property lawyers, Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue, welcome Philadelphia's own Pete Ciarrocchi, founder of Chickie’s & Pete’s Sports Bar and Crab Ho...
The Shortest Yard - IP in the End Zone
February 09, 2022 11:30 - 47 minutes - 86.9 MBExplore football movies, toys, patents, and trademarks that have shaped the sport in modern times. From the technology built into the players’ helmets, to the glowing first-down line you see on television, intellectual property has a huge impact on the way we interface with football. As we look ahead to the big game, join co-hosts and Volpe Koenig Shareholders, Michael Snyder and Joe Gushue, along with their guest, IP Watchdog President and CEO, Gene Quinn, as they break down the IP that h...
Escape of the Famous Cartoon Characters: IP and the Public Domain
February 02, 2022 11:30 - 35 minutes - 66.1 MBCo-hosts and Volpe Koenig Shareholders, Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue, are back for a journey into the public domain. What do Bambi, Mickey Mouse, and Winnie the Pooh all have in common? Besides remaining lovable pop-culture icons, these cartoon characters are all part of copyrighted works entering the public domain. With the help of their fellow Shareholder John O’Malley, they walk through the history of copyright term (how long copyrights last), how and when copyrighted works enter th...
Holiday Snow-Tacular™: IP of the Season
December 22, 2021 11:30 - 32 minutes - 60.3 MBSometimes you have to ask the critical questions, like: Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie? How can you turn your holiday invention into a patent-protected idea? In our first-ever IP Goes Pop! Snow-Tacular™, co-hosts and Volpe Koenig Shareholders, Michael Snyder and Joe Gushue, unwrap the iconic pop culture movies, traditions, and intellectual property disputes around the most wonderful time of the year. Grab your hot cocoa and rethink how you turn on your holiday lights, because in this episod...
If the Shoe Fits: IP and the World of Sneakers
December 07, 2021 22:56 - 39 minutes - 73.2 MBFrom the iconic Air Jordans to the Reebok Pumps to the undeniable influence of the Chuck Taylor All-Stars, sneakers have become pop-culture currency. As their status has shifted from a piece of sports equipment, meant to be scuffed up, into collectors’ items that are kept in pristine conditions, sneaker culture has become a multi-billion dollar market. So how do you, as a brand or consumer, guarantee your shoes are authentic and not just well done knock-offs? What intellectual propert...
Unfriending Your Brand
November 17, 2021 16:52 - 37 minutes - 68.4 MBWhy would a company, from the largest to the smallest, spend years building a reputation using its trademarked name and logo, and then suddenly decide to make a complete change? This week on IP Goes Pop! we explore some famous “rebrands,” the ones that worked, the ones that may not have worked. The podcast also looks at what we can learn from Facebook’s rebrand to “Meta” (announced October 2021) and what makes it so unique. Join Volpe Koenig Shareholders and IP Goes Pop! co-hosts, Mic...
Halloween Spooktacular: A Nightmare On Independence Ave.
October 27, 2021 14:18 - 37 minutes - 60.3 MBIn this spooktacular episode of IP Goes Pop! treat yourself to the intellectual property (IP) of Halloween. From the disputes surrounding the iconic Halloween mask to the similarities, and important differences, between some people’s favorite friendly ghost, Casper, and the ghost in the Ghostbusters logo, who ya gonna call but IP Goes Pop hosts, and Volpe Koenig Shareholders, Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue? So, grab your flashlight and your “fun” sized candy bars, as we take you throu...
A Nightmare On Independence Ave.: IP Goes Pop Halloween Spooktacular
October 27, 2021 14:18 - 37 minutes - 60.3 MBIn this spooktacular episode of IP Goes Pop! treat yourself to the intellectual property (IP) of Halloween. From the disputes surrounding the iconic Halloween mask to the similarities, and important differences, between some people’s favorite friendly ghost, Casper, and the ghost in the Ghostbusters logo, who ya gonna call but IP Goes Pop hosts, and Volpe Koenig Shareholders, Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue? So, grab your flashlight and your “fun” sized candy bars, as we take you thr...
Come Fly with Us! IP Takes to the Skies
October 13, 2021 10:30 - 32 minutes - 52.5 MBThis week IP Goes Pop! takes to the skies to explore intellectual property in the world of aviation. From the first flight in Kitty Hawk, NC, to the advancements in aircraft that came out of World War I, what patents have taken to the skies since the Wright Brothers first took flight in 1903? In this episode, Volpe Koenig Shareholders and IP Goes Pop! co-hosts, Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue, are joined by fellow Volpe Koenig attorney (and seasoned pilot) Tom Mattioli. If you’ve ever...
Who's Laughing Now?
September 03, 2021 10:30 - 38 minutes - 62.8 MBHow do comedians protect their jokes or their delivery style? This week IP Goes Pop! goes to the comedy club to find the line between creative freedom and stolen (or borrowed) laughs. Join Volpe Koenig Shareholders and hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue as they welcome Volpe Koenig alum and comedy fan Aneesh Metha, Senior Corporate Counsel for Experiences and Devices at Microsoft. Michael, Joe, and Aneesh reminisce about comedy shows they have attended, and look at the legal prote...
Lights, Camera, Action Figures!
August 11, 2021 10:30 - 34 minutes - 55.8 MBWhen popular television, movie, or comic book characters are recast into three-dimensional, bendable, transformable toys, what intellectual property considerations go into their design? In this episode the panel on IP Goes Pop! takes apart iconic action figures, past and present, to explore the patents, design patents, licensing, and other intellectual property surrounding these valued toys and collectibles. Join Volpe Koenig Shareholders and co-hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushu...
Carrying a Torch for IP at the Olympics
July 21, 2021 10:30 - 38 minutes - 61.7 MBThis week IP Goes Pop! carries a torch for IP at the Olympics. Join co-hosts and Volpe Koenig shareholders, Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue for a relay through the intellectual property involved in putting on a global athletic competition that turns its top competitors into household names. In this episode, Michael and Joe dive into the trademarked words, phrases and logos owned by the International, U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committees and the rights surrounding them. They look at...
Down in the (Silicon) Valley
June 30, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 48 MBThis week on IP Goes Pop! fellow Volpe Koenig Shareholder Ryan O’Donnell joins co-hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue to explore the technical world of the TV show Silicon Valley, the intellectual property (IP) challenges faced by fictional compression algorithm company Pied Piper, and how realistic those challenges are to those of real world tech start-ups. Michael, Joe, and Ryan consider “what they could have done” in connection with the IP tropes presented through some of the IP-...
Jurassic Patents
June 09, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes - 46 MBThis week on IP Goes Pop! Volpe Koenig attorney and Ph.D. Douglas Bucklin joins co-hosts and shareholders Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue to travel back in time, and somehow also to the future, to explore intellectual property interests in the area of genetic engineering. In this episode, Michael, Joe, and Doug discuss, among other pop culture icons, the Jurassic Park movies and how the genetic engineering in those movies relates to science and intellectual property in the real world. The...
The ABCs of NFTs
May 19, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 53.9 MBWhat is an NFT (Non-Fungible Token)? How are they created? Why would you collect digital files that anyone can obtain or view for free? This week on IP Goes Pop! fellow Volpe Koenig Shareholder Joseph Gushue returns to the podcast and joins Michael Snyder to talk about the ABCs of NFTs. Michael and Joe break down some of the technical jargon behind NFTs and the basics of the blockchain, as they explore the current trends and future prospects of this technology and how it could impact the p...
Edison v. Tesla - A Shocking History
April 07, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 65.1 MBFellow Volpe Koenig Shareholder Wesley McMichael joins Michael Snyder to talk about inventors Thomas Edison’s and Nikola Tesla’s “battle of currents”. Michael and Wes have an electric conversation about the race to light up the country and the patents that both paved the way for providing power. They explore the difference between the direct current (DC), championed, sometimes to a shocking extreme, by Edison, and alternating current (AC) advocated for by Tesla. For full show notes and ...
Taking Back The Music
February 24, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBFellow Volpe Koenig Shareholder Robert Leonard joins host Michael Snyder to talk about artist’s rights, and attempts by musicians to regain rights to their original recordings. From Taylor Swift to Prince, IP Goes Pop! looks at what’s at stake when giving up rights to master recordings. In this episode, Michael and Robert explore how musicians try to “take back the music” and discuss how different artists navigated disputes over their intellectual property, and how the internet coupled w...
Whose Movie is it Anyway?
February 03, 2021 17:13 - 37 minutes - 52.5 MBWhat happens when someone believes a movie is based on their original idea? What sets one Zombie film apart from another? In this episode of IP Goes Pop! intellectual property attorney and host, Michael Snyder, is joined by his fellow shareholder at Volpe Koenig, Joseph Gushue, for a trip to a Hollywood writer’s room. Michael and Joe explore the intellectual property issues surrounding the stories that make it to the silver screen, and who really created them. For show notes and to lear...
When Video Games Get Real - From Tanks to Tattoos
February 03, 2021 17:12 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MBIn this episode, Volpe Koenig Shareholder Michael Snyder explores what happens when real-world intellectual property makes its way into the virtual (video game) world. Michael looks at the outcomes of two separate cases involving famous major video game franchises, and how their use of real-world images ended up in court For show notes and to learn more please visit vklaw.com, you can also connect with us on Twitter and Instagram using the handle @volpeandkoenig.
It's All Fun and Games Until Someone Gets a Patent
November 05, 2020 11:00 - 40 minutes - 56.3 MBThis week IP Goes Pop!® makes patents fun (or at least tries)! Volpe Koenig Shareholder and IP Goes Pop!® guest Randy Huis is back to explore the world of toy patents with host Michael Snyder. In this episode we invite you to journey back to a time before computer screens, to play along and see if you can guess the famous toys behind some obscure patent descriptions and titles. What is a “Whirligig”? Did you play with one as a kid, or even now? Find out on this week’s episode. To see the...
10. It's All Fun and Games Until Someone Gets a Patent
November 05, 2020 11:00 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MBThis week IP Goes Pop!® makes patents fun (or at least tries)! Volpe Koenig Shareholder and IP Goes Pop!® guest Randy Huis is back to explore the world of toy patents with host Michael Snyder. In this episode we invite you to journey back to a time before computer screens, to play along and see if you can guess the famous toys behind some obscure patent descriptions and titles. What is a “Whirligig”? Did you play with one as a kid, or even now? Find out on this week’s episode. To see the...
9. Patent Stars - Celebrities Get Patents Too!
October 21, 2020 10:30 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBThis week IP Goes Pop! goes on a star-studded journey of celebrity inventors and patent holders. This episode is dedicated to the music and memory of Eddie Van Halen, an innovator and inventor who changed rock music and the guitar as we know it. Eddie is a named inventor on multiple guitar patents. In this episode, host Michael Snyder strolls down Hollywood Boulevard and discusses some directors, actors, and musicians that have surprising and interesting patents. For full show notes p...
Patent Stars - Celebrities Get Patents Too!
October 21, 2020 10:30 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBThis week IP Goes Pop! goes on a star-studded journey of celebrity inventors and patent holders. This episode is dedicated to the music and memory of Eddie Van Halen, an innovator and inventor who changed rock music and the guitar as we know it. Eddie is a named inventor on multiple guitar patents. In this episode, host Michael Snyder strolls down Hollywood Boulevard and discusses some directors, actors, and musicians that have surprising and interesting patents. For full show notes p...
8. Hollywood and Whine - IP and the Right of Publicity
October 07, 2020 20:00 - 42 minutes - 58.8 MBThis week on IP Goes Pop!, Founding Shareholder of Volpe Koenig and intellectual property attorney Tony Volpe joins Michael Snyder to talk about the Right of Publicity. Whether it’s protecting your image or even your voice, how has the legal landscape changed in the age of technology and “going viral”? In this episode, Michael and Tony discuss how the Right of Publicity has manifested within different aspects of pop culture and key cases that have shaped the intellectual property rights pr...
Hollywood and Whine - IP and the Right of Publicity
October 07, 2020 20:00 - 42 minutes - 58.8 MBThis week on IP Goes Pop!, Founding Shareholder of Volpe Koenig and intellectual property attorney Tony Volpe joins Michael Snyder to talk about the Right of Publicity. Whether it’s protecting your image or even your voice, how has the legal landscape changed in the age of technology and “going viral”? In this episode, Michael and Tony discuss how the Right of Publicity has manifested within different aspects of pop culture and key cases that have shaped the intellectual property rights pr...
Proximity Wars - Character Battles in the World of Comic Books
September 02, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MBBAM! POW! This week on IP Goes Pop! Volpe Koenig intellectual property attorney Joseph Gushue joins fellow intellectual property attorney and host Michael Snyder to talk about comic book characters! In this episode, Michael and Joseph go to the magazine rack of yesteryear to discuss comic book characters and how those characters may be protected by intellectual property. The wide-ranging discussion touches on, among other pop topics, superhero movie franchises, comic book trivia, and some ...
7. Proximity Wars - Character Battles in the World of Comic Books
September 02, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MBBAM! POW! This week on IP Goes Pop! Volpe Koenig intellectual property attorney Joseph Gushue joins fellow intellectual property attorney and host Michael Snyder to talk about comic book characters! In this episode, Michael and Joseph go to the magazine rack of yesteryear to discuss comic book characters and how those characters may be protected by intellectual property. The wide-ranging discussion touches on, among other pop topics, superhero movie franchises, comic book trivia, and some ...
6. A (Ph)anatical Guide to Characters and Costumes
August 19, 2020 10:30 - 26 minutes - 36.1 MBThis week IP Goes Pop! goes to the ballgame, as Host and Volpe Koenig Shareholder Michael Snyder and breaks down a pending lawsuit, THE PHILLIES v. HARRISON/ERICKSON INC. What’s at stake in the case? The future of the Phillies Phanatic mascot. Mostly in appearance. In this episode, Michael summarizes the ongoing case, and reviews the intellectual property issues and future implications of this case. Whether you're a Philadelphia sports fan or just a fan of sports mascots in general, this c...
A (Ph)anatical Guide to Characters and Costumes
August 19, 2020 10:30 - 26 minutes - 36.1 MBThis week IP Goes Pop! goes to the ballgame, as Host and Volpe Koenig Shareholder Michael Snyder and breaks down a pending lawsuit, THE PHILLIES v. HARRISON/ERICKSON INC. What’s at stake in the case? The future of the Phillies Phanatic mascot. Mostly in appearance. In this episode, Michael summarizes the ongoing case, and reviews the intellectual property issues and future implications of this case. Whether you're a Philadelphia sports fan or just a fan of sports mascots in general, this c...
The Trademark "Gold Rush" to Capitalize on Trending Words or Phrases -Trademarks and Catchphrases in Popular Culture
August 05, 2020 10:30 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBThis week on IP Goes Pop! Fellow Volpe Koenig Shareholder, Michael Berkowitz, joins Michael Snyder to talk about how people try to trademark phrases found in popular culture. In this episode, Michael Snyder and Michael Berkowitz discuss examples of when a famous celebrity (or athlete or politician or reality show star) blurts out a funny or interesting word or phrase that catches the public’s attention-- and the subsequent trademark madness that may follow. For full show notes please vis...
The Trademark "Gold Rush" to Capitalize on Trending Words or Phrases - Trademarks and Catchphrases in Popular Culture
August 05, 2020 10:30 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBThis week on IP Goes Pop! Fellow Volpe Koenig Shareholder, Michael Berkowitz, joins Michael Snyder to talk about how people try to trademark phrases found in popular culture. In this episode, Michael Snyder and Michael Berkowitz discuss examples of when a famous celebrity (or athlete or politician or reality show star) blurts out a funny or interesting word or phrase that catches the public’s attention-- and the subsequent trademark madness that may follow. For full show notes please vis...
5. The Trademark "Gold Rush" to Capitalize on Trending Words or Phrases - Trademarks and Catchphrases in Popular Culture
August 05, 2020 10:30 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBThis week on IP Goes Pop! Fellow Volpe Koenig Shareholder, Michael Berkowitz, joins Michael Snyder to talk about how people try to trademark phrases found in popular culture. In this episode, Michael Snyder and Michael Berkowitz discuss examples of when a famous celebrity (or athlete or politician or reality show star) blurts out a funny or interesting word or phrase that catches the public’s attention-- and the subsequent trademark madness that may follow. For full show notes please vis...
4. Brands and Inventions in the Springfield Universe - Intellectual Property in the Cartoon World of "The Simpsons"
July 22, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MBThis week on IP Goes Pop! Volpe Koenig Shareholder, Randy Huis, joins Michael Snyder to talk about inventions and technology in the cartoon world of “The Simpsons” television show. In this episode, Michael and Randy discuss whether and how it would be possible to protect intellectual property from the imaginary and always entertaining town of Springfield. For full show notes please visit vklaw.com, you can also connect with us on Twitter and Instagram using the handle @volpeandkoenig.
Brands and Inventions in the Springfield Universe - Intellectual Property in the Cartoon World of "The Simpsons"
July 22, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MBThis week on IP Goes Pop! Volpe Koenig Shareholder, Randy Huis, joins Michael Snyder to talk about inventions and technology in the cartoon world of “The Simpsons” television show. In this episode, Michael and Randy discuss whether and how it would be possible to protect intellectual property from the imaginary and always entertaining town of Springfield. For full show notes please visit vklaw.com, you can also connect with us on Twitter and Instagram using the handle @volpeandkoenig.