IP Goes Pop

Stuck In the "Middle" of IP Law with You (Patents, Trademarks, and Trade Secrets) Jun 9, 2026 35:57 Explore the "middle" phase of intellectual property protection. The period between filing and final protection is a crucial phase where strategy, negotiation, and risk management take shape. Using pop culture references ranging from Quentin Tarantino films to Willy Wonka and Jurassic Park, hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushe connect famous middle acts in entertainment to the middle stages of the

College Meets IP: The Intellectual Property of Higher Education Apr 15, 2026 38:22 College may be one of pop culture's favorite settings, but behind the scenes, universities are serious intellectual property owners. Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue explore how colleges use trademark, copyright, and licensing to protect logos, mascots, colors, slogans, and other brand assets across athletics, merchandise, and media. Using Rudy, Blue Chips, and The Social Network as touchpoints, t

If You're Not Firsts, You're Lasts: Intellectual Property Lasts Apr 3, 2026 38:12 In pop culture, "last" often just means "for now." In intellectual property law, it means something much more concrete. In this episode of IP Goes Pop®, Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue explore what "last" really means across film, TV, music, and IP law. From The Last Samurai and The Last Jedi to Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Last of Us, "last" builds emotion, but rarely signals the end. In I

Intellectual Property Firsts: We're #1 Feb 24, 2026 34:09 "If you're not first, you're last!" This week on IP Goes Pop!®, co-hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue chase down "IP firsts" and explain why these origin stories still matter to creators, brands, and inventors today. The episode opens with our hosts' personal firsts (early movie-theater memories, ticket-counter hijinks). Then the discussion shifts to media milestones, including the first tele

Non-Traditional Trademarks: How Color, Sound, and Scent become Protectable Dec 23, 2025 38:21 What color says luxury before you open the box? What sound makes you grab the popcorn before a movie starts? In this episode of IP Goes Pop!®, hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue explore how color, sound, and even scent can function as protectable trademarks. From Smell-O-Vision and John Waters' Odorama cards (Polyester) to modern twists like The Artist and Black Mirror: Bandersnatch (and the t

Wu-Tang Clan's One-Of-A-Kind Album Could Rewrite Music Law: Shaolin Secrets Nov 3, 2025 31:36 Enter the 36 Chambers of intellectual property as hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue spin the story of Wu-Tang Clan's mysterious, one-of-a-kind album Once Upon a Time in Shaolin, and the first-of-its-kind legal case it inspired. From Staten Island's kung-fu-infused hip-hop origins to a high-stakes sale cloaked in secrecy, Michael and Joe trace how a creative experiment in artistic exclusivity

A Spider-Man Patent Saga: From Comics to Court Sep 23, 2025 34:38 Swing into the world of intellectual property and untangle the legal threads behind legendary wall-crawling comic book character, Spider-Man. From comic book origins to blockbuster films, hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue trace Spidey's journey through pop culture, the U.S. Patent Office, and the courtroom. From Stan Lee and Steve Ditko's Amazing Fantasy #15 to Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield,

The (Copy) Right Tool for the Job: The Copyright Tool Kit Aug 19, 2025 42:30 Filing for a copyright application doesn't have to be an overly complex chore. You just need the right tools for the job. Hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue welcome Jessica Chinnadurai, Attorney Advisor from the U.S. Copyright Office, to introduce the Copyright Office's Copyright Registration Toolkit. To set the table, Michael and Joseph discuss iconic tools and toolkits from pop culture, inc

IP State of the Union Part 2: Billion Dollar Character Acquisitions Mar 25, 2025 38:39 In this second installment of "IP State of the Union: Billion-Dollar Character Acquisitions," IP Goes Pop!® co-hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue explore goodwill—the invisible yet invaluable asset fueling iconic franchises. They break down how studios leverage brand loyalty and cultural impact when acquiring legendary IP, where the goal extends beyond box office numbers to long-term equity th

IP State of the Union: Billion Dollar Character Acquisitions (Part 1) Feb 18, 2025 34:51 How have blockbuster IP deals reshaped modern filmmaking? Dive into Hollywood's most strategic moves—from Disney's Marvel takeover catalyzed by the success of Iron Man (2008) to the high-stakes integration of Fox properties. IP Goes Pop!® co-hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue unpack how these mega acquisitions transformed standalone films into sprawling, interconnected cinematic universes tha

Recognizing and Avoiding Trademark Scams and Hoaxes with Jason Lott of the USPTO Dec 16, 2024 43:12 Trademark scams are on the rise, threatening businesses with costly setbacks and legal risks. Hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue are joined Jason Lott, Managing Attorney for Trademark Customer Outreach at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), to expose the deceptive tactics scammers use and provide practical tips to safeguard your intellectual property. From misleading solicitations and

Halloween Spooktacular 3: Losing Your Monster Oct 29, 2024 33:31 Have you ever wondered how your favorite Halloween monsters became pop culture icons? In this Spooktacular episode of IP Goes Pop!®, hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue dive into the fascinating legal stories behind Frankenstein, Dracula, and Zombies, revealing how intellectual property (IP) law shapes their enduring legacies. What to Expect: Frankenstein: Explore the evolution of Mary Shelley'

Artificial Intelligence: A Deeper Dive into Pop Culture Part 2 Aug 7, 2024 34:09 How are deepfakes—those eerily convincing, digitally altered images and videos—reshaping our world? Intellectual property attorneys Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue dive back into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it can affect, or even alter, intellectual property (IP) rights. From AI-generated songs mimicking megastars like Drake and The Weeknd to creating digital do

Artificial Intelligence: Is Imitation Still Flattery? Part 1 Jul 11, 2024 34:59 Hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue kick off a two-part series on artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on intellectual property (IP) rights in an individual's persona. They delve into generative AI, explaining how it creates text, images, and voices that closely mimic human attributes, and discuss the right of publicity, a legal doctrine that protects an individual's likeness and voice f

It's Not Bragging If It's True: The IP of TV Series "Suits" Jun 11, 2024 37:57 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 fan of Suits or have never watched an episode, this installment of IP Goes Pop!® has something for everyo

USPTO - History Matters Mar 19, 2024 33:52 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 integration of patent rights into the Constitution, highlighted through connections to pop culture icons lik

Technohumanism Feb 26, 2024 31:50 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, bioethical dilemmas, the future of technology, or just love a good legal quandary set against a backdrop of po

Lessons from Movies About Innovators Nov 29, 2023 35:21 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 on the realities of building successful businesses and protecting ideas. Starting with 1988's Tucker: T

I'm a Barbie Girl in an IP World Sep 21, 2023 31:55 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 and Joseph Gushue to a land of pink corvettes, with a few pitstops at the United States Patent and Trad

McGruff the Crime Dog® and the USPTO Help IP Goes Pop!® Take a Bite Out of Counterfeits Jul 12, 2023 35:49 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 Dog®. Our guests share their insights on the impact of counterfeits on society, the economy, and individ

You Can Patent That? Jun 14, 2023 35:40 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 surprising to the peculiar, this episode provides an overview of the "usefulness" threshold in United States p

Streamlining Copyright Disputes The Copyright Claims Board (CCB) May 18, 2023 35:54 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 copyright claims, focusing on the Copyright Claims Board (CCB). Learn how the CCB makes the copyright claim sys

I, Chatbot: When Artificial Intelligence Talks Back Apr 10, 2023 32:59 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, and how they reflect the broader trends and concerns surrounding AI in our society. Michael and Joe are j

You Can't Do That - What IP Cannot Protect Dec 7, 2022 34:15 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 protect. Hint- some things excluded from IP protection include the Laws of Nature such as gravity, the speed

IP Goes Pop!® Halloween Spooktacular 2: The Return Oct 27, 2022 35:47 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 Snyder and Joseph Gushue rank Dracula, Dr. Frankenstein's Monster, Werewolves, and Mummies. What powers o

Game Changing Inventions, Part 1 Sep 28, 2022 37:11 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 table with their choices for iconic pop-culture game changers in basketball, music fandoms, special effect

Intellectual Property and a "Wacky" Professor - Brands and Inventions in the Simpson's Springfield Universe, Part II Aug 10, 2022 36:19 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 Professor Frink and their real-world manifestations, or possibly inspirations. From the sports betting apps now

Inventing For Kids Of All Ages With The U.S. Patent Office Jul 20, 2022 37:13 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 property lawyers, Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue for a conversation with USPTO Regional Outreach Directo

Character Crossovers - Mixing Up The IP Universe Jun 8, 2022 36:20 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 property rights involved in pop-culture crossovers that allow fans to see their beloved characters, from di

The IP of Baseball Cards and NFTS Apr 28, 2022 32:39 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 round the bases and pull out their most memorable sports cards as they slide home to talk about the intellectu

The Spellbinding IP of the Harry Potter Universe Apr 6, 2022 36:04 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 aspects protectable in the real world. When it comes to protecting your intellectual property, there are no

The Birth of a Brand: IP Goes Pop Has a Side Order of French Fries Mar 16, 2022 38:27 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-hosts, Volpe Koenig Shareholders, and intellectual property lawyers, Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue,

The Shortest Yard - IP in the End Zone Feb 9, 2022 47:19 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 look ahead to the big game, join co-hosts and Volpe Koenig Shareholders, Michael Snyder and Joe Gushue, along

Escape of the Famous Cartoon Characters: IP and the Public Domain Feb 2, 2022 35:57 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 entering the public domain. With the help of their fellow Shareholder John O'Malley, they walk through the

Holiday Snow-Tacular™: IP of the Season Dec 22, 2021 32:40 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 culture movies, traditions, and intellectual property disputes around the most wonderful time of the yea

If the Shoe Fits: IP and the World of Sneakers Dec 7, 2021 39:46 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, sneaker culture has become a multi-billion dollar market. So how do you, as a brand or consumer, guaran

Unfriending Your Brand Nov 17, 2021 37:18 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. The podcast also looks at what we can learn from Facebook's rebrand to "Meta" (announced October 2021) a

Halloween Spooktacular: A Nightmare On Independence Ave. Oct 27, 2021 37:37 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 Ghostbusters logo, who ya gonna call but IP Goes Pop hosts, and Volpe Koenig Shareholders, Michael Snyder and Jo

Come Fly with Us! IP Takes to the Skies Oct 13, 2021 32:33 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? In this episode, Volpe Koenig Shareholders and IP Goes Pop! co-hosts, Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue,

Who's Laughing Now? Sep 3, 2021 38:47 How 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,

Lights, Camera, Action Figures! Aug 11, 2021 34:25 When 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 co

Carrying a Torch for IP at the Olympics Jul 21, 2021 38:20 This 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 Interna

Down in the (Silicon) Valley Jun 30, 2021 34:56 This 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 "

Jurassic Patents Jun 9, 2021 33:15 This 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 e

The ABCs of NFTs May 19, 2021 39:01 What 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 ex

Edison v. Tesla - A Shocking History Apr 7, 2021 35:12 Fellow 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 extre

Taking Back The Music Feb 24, 2021 31:16 Fellow 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 differe

Whose Movie is it Anyway? Feb 3, 2021 37:48 What 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 storie

When Video Games Get Real - From Tanks to Tattoos Feb 3, 2021 27:01 In 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

It's All Fun and Games Until Someone Gets a Patent Nov 5, 2020 40:31 This 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 "Whirligi

Patent Stars - Celebrities Get Patents Too! Oct 21, 2020 33:12 This 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,

Hollywood and Whine - IP and the Right of Publicity Oct 7, 2020 42:50 This 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 diffe

Proximity Wars - Character Battles in the World of Comic Books Sep 2, 2020 46:41 BAM! 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 discussio

A (Ph)anatical Guide to Characters and Costumes Aug 19, 2020 26:18 This 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 cas

The Trademark "Gold Rush" to Capitalize on Trending Words or Phrases - Trademarks and Catchphrases in Popular Culture Aug 5, 2020 28:55 This 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 atte

Brands and Inventions in the Springfield Universe - Intellectual Property in the Cartoon World of "The Simpsons" Jul 22, 2020 31:49 This 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

Open the Pod Bay Doors Hal - Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property Jul 8, 2020 34:21 In this episode of IP Goes Pop!, Jay Halt, Shareholder at Volpe Koenig, and Ankit Aggarwal, Associate at Volpe Koenig, join Shareholder Michael Snyder to talk about Artificial Intelligence in pop culture. They discuss inventorship and how it can become even more complicated when Artificial Intelligence is added to the picture. For full show notes please visit vklaw.com, you can also connect with u

Intellectual Property Urban Legends - Taking on Myths About IP in Popular Culture Jun 24, 2020 31:19 This week on IP Goes Pop!, Joseph Gushue, Shareholder with Volpe Koenig, joins fellow Shareholder Michael Snyder to talk about IP "urban legends." What is an IP urban legend? That would be misinformation circulating about patents, trademarks, copyrights, or trade secrets that sounds right, but is not quite right (certainly not from a legal standpoint). In this episode, Michael and Joe surveyed col

It's an IP Jungle Out There - How Trademarks Brought Down the Self-Proclaimed King of Tigers May 28, 2020 27:40 This week IP Goes Pop! watches Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness, the extremely popular Netflix documentary series about self-titled Joe Exotic. Michael is joined this week will by fellow Volpe Koenig shareholder, John O'Malley, head of the firm's Trademark Group. In this episode they skip the well-traveled discussion of intrigue and innuendo and focus on the intellectual property issues th

Trailer May 5, 2020 01:13 Do movies, television and music really know what a patent, trademark or copyright is? Coming soon, from Volpe & Koenig Intellectual Property Law in Philadelphia, IP Goes Pop will be your bi-weekly source for entertaining analysis of pop culture as it relates to intellectual property.

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