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It’s Not Bragging If It’s True: The IP of TV Series “Suits”

IP Goes Pop - June 11, 2024 10:00 - 37 minutes
Put on your best suit and step into the world of TV legal dramas with podcast co-hosts, IP attorneys, and shareholders Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue, as they guide you through the realities, quirks and possible departures from reality depicted in the TV show Suits. Whether you're a seasoned f...

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USPTO - History Matters

IP Goes Pop - March 19, 2024 10:00 - 33 minutes
Dive 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 inte...

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Technohumanism

IP Goes Pop - February 26, 2024 11:00 - 31 minutes
Navigate 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, bioeth...

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Lessons from Movies About Innovators

IP Goes Pop - November 29, 2023 14:18 - 35 minutes
Get 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 ...

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I’m a Barbie Girl in an IP World

IP Goes Pop - September 21, 2023 05:03 - 31 minutes
This 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...

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McGruff the Crime Dog® and the USPTO Help IP Goes Pop!® Take a Bite Out of Counterfeits

IP Goes Pop - July 12, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes
Hosts 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 ...

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You Can Patent That?

IP Goes Pop - June 14, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes
Join 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 surpri...

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Streamlining Copyright Disputes The Copyright Claims Board (CCB)

IP Goes Pop - May 18, 2023 11:05 - 35 minutes
Michael 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 copyrig...

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I, Chatbot: When Artificial Intelligence Talks Back

IP Goes Pop - April 10, 2023 15:59 - 32 minutes
In 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, a...

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72 - "Inside Car Auctions" with Mecum Auction host John Kraman

Cars That Matter - January 23, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
Today, Cars That Matter has the great fortune of welcoming on the legendary John Kraman to the show. John is the host of the Mecum Broadcast where he gets to fully represent all the car fans of the world on Motortrend TV.    Robert and Mecum start by chatting (3:50) about how televised car auc...

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71 - “Italian Car Restoration” with Gary Bobileff of Bobileff Motorcar Company

Cars That Matter - December 08, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
Cars That Matter is back with a special episode. On this week’s show, Robert chats with long time competition judge and owner of Bobileff Motorcar company Gary Bobileff. Gary specializes in Italian car restoration and is one of the leaders in the country for his custom work. Gary and Robert sta...

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You Can't Do That - What IP Cannot Protect

IP Goes Pop - December 07, 2022 17:14 - 34 minutes
Who 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 prote...

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IP Goes Pop!® Halloween Spooktacular 2: The Return

IP Goes Pop - October 27, 2022 17:29 - 35 minutes
IP 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...

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Game Changing Inventions, Part 1

IP Goes Pop - September 28, 2022 10:30 - 37 minutes
In 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 ...

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Intellectual Property and a “Wacky” Professor - Brands and Inventions in the Simpson's Springfield Universe, Part II

IP Goes Pop - August 10, 2022 10:30 - 36 minutes
Co-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 Profe...

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Inventing For Kids Of All Ages With The U.S. Patent Office

IP Goes Pop - July 20, 2022 10:30 - 37 minutes
Virtually 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 pr...

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Character Crossovers - Mixing Up The IP Universe

IP Goes Pop - June 08, 2022 13:30 - 36 minutes
This 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 pro...

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The IP of Baseball Cards and NFTS

IP Goes Pop - April 28, 2022 15:50 - 32 minutes
IP 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 roun...

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The Spellbinding IP of the Harry Potter Universe

IP Goes Pop - April 06, 2022 10:30 - 36 minutes
What 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 asp...

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The Birth of a Brand: IP Goes Pop Has a Side Order of French Fries

IP Goes Pop - March 16, 2022 10:30 - 38 minutes
This 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...

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The Shortest Yard - IP in the End Zone

IP Goes Pop - February 09, 2022 11:30 - 47 minutes
Explore 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 loo...

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Escape of the Famous Cartoon Characters: IP and the Public Domain

IP Goes Pop - February 02, 2022 11:30 - 35 minutes
Co-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 en...

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Holiday Snow-Tacular™: IP of the Season

IP Goes Pop - December 22, 2021 11:30 - 32 minutes
Sometimes 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 ...

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If the Shoe Fits: IP and the World of Sneakers

IP Goes Pop - December 07, 2021 22:56 - 39 minutes
From 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...

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I Forgot; It has a new Transmission

Drivers Only - November 19, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
David is back to join Joe for this week's podcast. Photography, cars, chaos, you know, a vintage Drivers Only podcast.

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Unfriending Your Brand

IP Goes Pop - November 17, 2021 16:52 - 37 minutes
Why 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. ...

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Taco No Mas

Drivers Only - November 05, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Joe sold the Tacoma!

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Halloween Spooktacular: A Nightmare On Independence Ave.

IP Goes Pop - October 27, 2021 14:18 - 37 minutes
In 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 Ghostbus...

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A Nightmare On Independence Ave.: IP Goes Pop Halloween Spooktacular

IP Goes Pop - October 27, 2021 14:18 - 37 minutes
In 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 Ghostbu...

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Come Fly with Us! IP Takes to the Skies

IP Goes Pop - October 13, 2021 10:30 - 32 minutes
This 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? ...