The Risk of Joint Ownership in Patents – And Why It's a Trap Ep.157
In this episode of Patenting for Inventors, we dive into the hidden pitfalls of joint patent ownership—and why it's often more trouble than it's worth. From licensing surprises to enforcement roadbloc...
30 Maj 20256min
Face Value: Protecting Your Identity with Name, Image, and Likeness Rights Ep.156
In this episode, we're diving into the world of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights—what they are, why they matter, and how they're shaping everything from college sports to social media and AI. Wh...
20 Maj 20258min
Trademark Refused, Patent Approved: Illegal Intellectual Property Explained Ep.155
Can you patent an illegal invention? What about trademarking a product that breaks federal law—or copyrighting something downright criminal? In this episode of The Patenting for Inventors Podcast, you...
12 Maj 20259min
Can Artificial Intelligence (AI) be an Inventor? Guidance from the Patent Office Ep.154
Can AI be an inventor? The short answer is no—but the full story is more complex. In this episode, I break down the latest Patent Office guidance on AI-assisted inventions and what it means for invent...
29 Apr 20258min
Lights, Camera, Patent! 10 Celebrities You Didn't Know Were Patent Holders Ep.153
What do Michael Jackson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Prince, and Charlie Sheen all have in common? They all hold U.S. patents! In this episode of The Patenting for Inventors Podcast learn about 10 celebrities t...
31 Mars 20259min
Can a Fancy Leg Stand on Its Own as a Trademark? The Recent Case of In re Kason Ep.152
You cannot get a design patent or a trademark registered for something that is considered "functional" -- but here's the tricky part: what counts as "functional" depends on whether you're talking abou...
21 Mars 20257min
Patent Me Maybe: (Carly Rae) Jepson-Style Patent Claims Ep.151
There are many ways to write patent claims. One way is called a Jepson-style patent claim, where you explicitly admit what is not inventive about your claim, and then state the part or parts that are ...
14 Mars 20257min
What is Obviousness? A "Reasonable Expectation of Success," or "Predictable Results"? Ep.150
You cannot get a patent if your invention is obvious. This can be tricky to determine for biotech and pharmaceutical patents. There are competing standards for how this is determined. One is the "reas...
19 Feb 20257min
