Deals fall apart quietly when intellectual property isn’t what it seems.

IP attorney and professor Michelle Gross joins Paloma Goggins to unpack how patent validity and ownership can make or break a deal. From missing assignments and lapsed fees to hostile inventor issues, she explains the red flags that derail valuations and delay closings.

Michelle also breaks down the trademark pitfalls most founders overlook, like stock-logo copyrights and unenforceable claims, plus how to run quick checks to protect your brand before diligence begins.

Hit play for a must-hear guide to safeguarding your IP, strengthening your valuation, and avoiding last-minute deal killers.