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Avoid the Legal Horrors with Julie King: Patent, Trademark, and Business Strategy
Avoid the Legal Horrors with Julie King: Patent, Trademark, and Business Strategy episodes
- Copyright Waits for No One: Key Dates & Deadlines in Copyright LawTwice a year, we change our clocks for daylight savingtime—a reminder of just how much timing matters. The same is true in copyright law! As the Rolling Stones noted, “time waits for no one,” and neither does copyright law. Whether you're a business owner, content creator, or entrepreneur, understanding the key dates and deadlines in copyright law can help you protect your intellectual property and avoid costly mistakes.4 min
- Death and the Pending IP ApplicationWhen Your Idea Outlives You :If you die while waiting for a copyright, trademark, or patent application to be granted, what happens to the application and to your intellectual property?3 min
- Your Business Idea Feels Revolutionary. Is It? Does It Matter?Your business idea feels revolutionary—but does uniqueness even matter? Not necessarily! While a completely new concept might be valuable, execution is key. A coffee shop isn’t new, but Starbucks' execution made it a billion-dollar company.3 min
- Is Your Invention or Idea Inventive Enough to Patent?
You have a groundbreaking invention—but how do you know if it’s truly innovative enough for a patent?
- Are you 100% certain no one anywhere in the world has had the same idea and made it public in any way? I’ve had clients think they were that certain, only to find out the hard way they were wrong.
- Why does it matter whether you’re the only one to have your amazing idea?
4 min - Are Your Trademarks Sufficiently Distinct?“I Swear My Business Name is Original and Unique!” Is It Really?Your brand name, logo, or slogan feels completely unique to you. But is it legally distinct enough to avoid trademark infringement?What Counts as Infringement?Trademark infringement occurs when a mark is so similar to another for identical or similar goods or services that it creates "likelihood of confusion." This doesn’t mean identical—even similar-sounding or looking trademarks can be a problem if they exist in the same industry.4 min
- Is Your Work Original Enough for Copyright?“I Swear My Work is Original and Unique!” Is It Really?When you create something new—a book, a song, a painting, a blog post—you naturally assume it’s original. But legally, how "original" does your work have to be to get copyright protection?How Original Does It Have to Be?Copyright law protects "original works of authorship," but that doesn’t mean your idea has to be groundbreaking. Courts have consistently ruled that originality means the work must be independently created and have at least a minimal level of creativity. That means no copying, but it doesn’t have to be completely unlike anything else.We’ve all heard of famous copyright cases involving art, but how does this issue come up most often in the business world?5 min
- What Happens to Your Intellectual Property When You Die?You've built a business and secured intellectual property—patents, trademarks, copyrights—but what happens to those rights when you pass away? Today, we’re covering what business owners and inventors need to know about IP and estate planning.Intellectual property is considered an asset, just like real estate or stocks. That means it can be inherited, sold, or assigned based on your estate plan—or state law if no plan exists. Here’s how different types of IP are handled.4 min
- Business vs. Individual Ownership of Intellectual Property: Pros, Cons, and How to TransferWhen you create intellectual property subject to patent, trademark, or copyright law, you need to decide who should own it: you as an individual or your business. Today, we’ll break down the pros and cons of business ownership vs. individual ownership, and how you can properly transfer IP rights between the two.7 min
- Patent Inventorship vs. Ownership – What You Need to Know
Did you know that just because you invent something, you might not own the patent? Let’s break down the difference between inventorship and ownership in patents—and why it matters for your business!
Inventorship is about who actually came up with the invention, while ownership determines who controls the patent rights. And yes, they can be different!
4 min - Trademark Ownership: Individual vs. Business – What’s Best for You?
Who should own your trademark, you personally, or yourbusiness? This is a crucial decision for small business owners, and today we’re breaking down the pros and cons of individual versus business trademark ownership!
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About Avoid the Legal Horrors with Julie King: Patent, Trademark, and Business Strategy
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Your business has IP worth protecting. Your brand deal contract may be signing it away. Your AI tools may not be as confidential as you think. I'm Julie King, a patent, IP, & business attorney with 25+ years of experience, and I make intellectual property and business law actually interesting—with a rock-and-horror twist. Patents, trademarks, copyright, trade secrets, brand deals, and business law for small business owners and creators. No jargon. No condescension. Just the stuff you actually need to know. Avoid the legal horrors and keep rocking your IP. 💀🎸
Contact info at kingpatentlaw.