Intellectual Property: Legal Basics for Founders, Engineers, and Executives
A podcast that covers the basic patent, trademark, and copyright issues encountered by the tech industry, artists, branding professionals, and engineers. Host Kyle W. Graves, an electrical engineer and experienced attorney, explains how clients protect technology and brands and get deals done. Episodes explore patents, trademarks, copyright, deal strategies, licensing issues, and related legal topics. The show is aimed at founders, engineers, and executives who need a practical grounding in intellectual property law. The host notes that the views expressed are his own and that the content is general information, not legal advice.
Episodes
Patent Strategies for Large Companies
Are you an executive or general counsel at a large technology, engineering, or manufacturing corporation? This episode discusses tools for crafting an enterprise-wide patent strategy and differences from the conventional advice you may read online which is geared toward the needs of venture capital, startups, and the individual technologist. Big companies with big engineering departments, big budg
Cancel Culture Mobs: Legal Strategies to Fight Back and Why Being Cancelled Might be Good for Your Brand
Cancel culture mobs seek to destroy livelihoods, ruin brands, and get people fired. Learn how to fight back using IP-related legal strategies and how to leverage being "cancelled" as the key viral moment that might take your brand to the next level.The statements & views expressed in this content are mine & do not reflect those of any law firm. The things I say here are for gener
Startup Pitfalls: Corporate, Employee, & Intellectual Property Issues
I help companies solve technology problems and use legal tools to increase their market share and valuation.Today I want to talk about startup industry pitfalls.Generally, let’s think of three categories of pitfalls:o Corporate / Structuralo Employee and Founder Issueso Protecting Intellectual Property such as the brand and technology.I prepared this topic for a conference table talk, but my table
Patent Law in Space: A Comprehensive Overview
This episode explores patent law in space, the current state of patent law in the U.S. and other countries, and strategies for companies and inventors who develop technology for launch-vehicles, and for space payloads and who would like to use intellectual property law strategies to protect these technologies. www.spacelawdigest.com | www.kylewgraves.com
Protecting Brands & Product Names - Trademark Basics
Tech companies spend a lot of time focusing on products. But how do we brand those products? This episode explores a few branding basics. There are really two things that you need to pay attention to when picking a name: 1. Pick a name that is protectable.2. Pick a name that is not already being used by someone else in a way likely to be confused with your use, or in some instances, already subj
Hardware Is Different: 8 Best Practices for Global Patent Portfolios for Hardware
The product development life cycle for hardware technology products follows a costly and regulatorily complex path different than that of software. Let's discuss 8 Best Practices for Global Patent Portfolios for hardware. Read the supporting blog article at kylewgraves.com
Massive Exit Valuations & Things for Founders to Consider
Are you a startup founder seeking a MASSIVE EXIT? Here are a few of my favorite tips. This one is longer (13 mins). Video on Spotify and YouTube.
Name, Image, and Likeness Rights - 4 Things Parents of Student-Athletes Need to Know
Four easy ways for parents to guide young student-athletes who are navigating Name Image and Likeness (NIL) rights questions on University campuses.
Space Law: General Principles for Enforcing Patents in Space
Maritime principles for enforcing patents in space for space objects more generally.
IP in Common Places
Did you reinvent the wheel? We can patent that!
Space Law: The U.S. Approach to Enforcing Patents in Space
Enforcing patents in space is easy on U.S.-flagged space objects!
Space Law: Inventions on the International Space Station (ISS)
How are inventions and patents handled on the International Space Station? Let's discuss the current space treaty regime and what works today.
Space Law Series: Patenting. But Where?
Patents are a creation of the geographically bounded national laws of specific countries. So how do you patent things in space?
Generative AI and Copyright... Like a Monkey
The law says Generative AI is like a monkey! Let me explain...
Licensing Patents - Key Considerations
How do you turn patents into money? Patent Licensing! Lets discuss a few patent licensing basics...
Fashion Brands - Protection Strategies
Protecting a fashion brand? There's more to it than just registering your trademark!
Copyright - Paying for Code Doesn't Mean You Own It
Paid a contractor for art, code, or photos? You may still not own it! Let's discuss copyright gotchas!
Trademarks for Tech Companies
Trademark protection is a forgotten piece of IP strategy that tech companies often overlook! Be sure to screen and protect your branding when you're raising capital and building hype. Trademark protection is important!
Tradeshow Infringement - What to Do
Competitor showcasing infringing technology at a tradeshow? Watch for tips on how to address this common IP issue
Plant Patents
Doing research involving plants or algae? Consider plant patents!
Software Patents and Design Patents for UX Features
Software is like this wine bottle... Patentable! But have you also considered design patents for UX features? It may be easier than you would expect!
