
Your Intellectual Property Matters
Your Intellectual Property Matters is a business-focused podcast about protecting innovations, brands, and creative work. Each episode explains complicated intellectual property concepts in clear, practical terms. It is aimed at companies of all sizes that want to understand how to safeguard their ideas and assets. The show is produced by The Legal Podcast Network.
Episodes

Brand Hijacking On The Rise: An Inside Look At The New Wave Of IP Fraud
Episode Summary: In this episode of Your Intellectual Property Matters, host Lisa Mosbey is joined by Renee Duff, managing partner of NLS's trademark practice, and Jeffrey Rollings, an intellectual property attorney with extensive experience in copyright and licensing. They delve into the alarming rise of brand impersonation scams affecting businesses of all sizes. The discussion covers how these

Fake Reviews Can Cost You - Part 2
Episode Summary: In this episode of Your Intellectual Property Matters, host Sean O'Connor engages with Peter Hoppenfeld to delve into the intricacies of FTC compliance in the realm of influencer marketing. They discuss the critical importance of transparency and disclosure in advertising, especially when influencers are involved. Peter explains the legal requirements for clear communication of pa

Fake Reviews Can Cost You - Part 1
Episode Summary: In this episode of Your Intellectual Property Matters, host Sean O'Connor is joined by Peter Hoppenfeld, counsel to Nolte Lackenbach Siegel (NLS), to discuss the evolving landscape of influencer and review compliance. They delve into the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) increased scrutiny on fake reviews and undisclosed testimonials, highlighting the importance of transparency in

Patents 101: What Every Small Business and Inventor Should Know
Episode Summary:
Alex Nolte shares practical guidance for small businesses and inventors on when patents are worth pursuing, how to protect innovations, and common mistakes to avoid. This episode breaks down patent strategy, filing types, costs, and how patents can drive growth.
Key Timestamps:
00:00 – 02:30: Introduction to Alex Nolte and his focus on patents in electrical, software, and high-tec

Trademark Protection Made Simple: Avoiding Mistakes, Securing Domains, and Filing at the Right Time
Episode Summary
In this episode of Your Intellectual Property Matters, Attorney Renee Duff, Managing Partner of the Trademark Practice at Nolte Lackenbach Siegel, shares expert insights on how businesses can avoid costly trademark mistakes. Drawing from decades of experience protecting brands for startups and Fortune 100 companies alike, Renee explains what every entrepreneur should know before fi











