From Concept to Execution: Where Immersive Projects Become Real
The third installment in our Blooloop series examines the gap between concept and execution — where immersive projects either become real or begin to unravel — and the structural discipline that keeps ambitious ideas intact.
First Amendment Attorney Douglas Mirell on FCC's Equal Time Push Against ABC — FOX 2 / KTVU
Partner Douglas Mirell appeared live on FOX 2 / KTVU to discuss a significant First Amendment issue: the FCC's apparent attempt to pressure ABC into early license renewals, which would effectively force "The View" to comply with equal time guidelines from which entertainment programming has been exempt for two decades.
Wendy Heimann-Nunes Co-Authors Harvard Business Review Article on Immersive Experiences
The best immersive experiences don't rely on spectacle or technology alone—they guide audiences through psychological engagement by answering six fundamental questions. Co-Managing Partner Wendy Heimann-Nunes and USC professor Joseph C. Nunes explain why in their new article for Harvard Business Review.
Nolan Heimann Client One Foot Productions Wraps Inaugural REMIX Weekend in the Catskills
Nolan Heimann client Kevin Merritt and One Foot Productions successfully presented the inaugural REMIX Weekend in the Catskills — a live, in-the-room reimagining of Billy Joel's The Stranger by Barnaby Bright and special guests.
IP strategy at the start: the decision that shapes everything
Our second installment in the Blooloop series examines a critical early decision for immersive projects: the choice between licensed and original IP.
Nolan Heimann Secures Utility Patent for Strand Industries' Eargasm Glow-in-the-Dark Earplugs
Nolan Heimann partner Adam Diament secured a utility patent for Strand Industries LLC, protecting the phosphorescent silicone technology behind its Eargasm Afterglow glow-in-the-dark earplugs.
Nolan Heimann Secures Patent for Refüüg's Wildfire-Resilient Vent Technology
Congratulations to Refüüg on the issuance of a U.S. Patent covering its adjustable vent technology designed to deliver tailored wildfire protection for homeowners.
Nolan Heimann Secures Two Design Patents for Bolide on TV Antenna Innovations
Partner David Hoffman secured two U.S. design patents for Bolide on ornamental TV antenna designs, both now sold on Amazon under the Five Star brand.
Wendy Heimann-Nunes & Mishawn Nolan Launch New Blooloop Series on the Legal Architecture of Immersive Experiences
Co-Managing Partners Wendy Heimann-Nunes and Mishawn Nolan launch a new Blooloop series examining the legal architecture behind immersive and experiential development — starting with why strong concepts so often stall before execution.
Nolan Heimann Represents Olive Ateliers in Debut Talent Collaboration with Pamela Anderson
Nolan Heimann represented Olive Ateliers in the LA-based design studio's first talent-led collaboration — a 40-plus-piece furniture and home collection with Pamela Anderson, now featured in Architectural Digest.
Partner Douglas Mirell Quoted in Santa Monica Daily Press on Neighborhood Organization Funding Dispute
Nolan Heimann LLP Partner Douglas Mirell was quoted in the Santa Monica Daily Press on First Amendment concerns arising from the Santa Monica City Council's conditions on grant funding for the city's neighborhood organizations.
Client Douglas Chironno Awarded U.S. Patent for Haut-Ties® Multifunctional Hair Band and Exercise Device
Nolan Heimann LLP congratulates client Douglas Chironno on the issuance of his U.S. patent for Haut-Ties®, a versatile fabric band that functions as both a headband and a resistance exercise device.
And what a night it was! Bringing creative business leaders together - Constellation Collab 2026
Nolan Heimann LLP hosted Constellation Collab 2026, an exclusive networking event connecting creative entrepreneurs across industries. Featuring keynote speaker Jess Weiner on courage in business.
Brian Houlihan’s Patent Issued for Gamified Sports Training Tech
Inventor Brian Houlihan secures a U.S. patent for a training system that merges smart sports equipment with real-time mobile feedback — making solo practice smarter, measurable, and more game-like.
Patent Granted: VRLEO’s Self-Cleaning VR Headset System
A new patent granted to VR Leo revolutionizes the way virtual reality arcades maintain headset hygiene — automatically, effectively, and without human error. Nolan Heimann is proud to support IP protection for breakthrough technologies that push industries forward.
Sonya Roberts Joins Advisory Board of Indigenous-Owned Seeing Red Media
Sonya Roberts joins the Advisory Board of Seeing Red Media, an Indigenous-owned content company based on Six Nations of the Grand River, to help amplify authentic Indigenous voices through bold and visionary storytelling.
Nolan Heimann Recognized in 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers® in America
Nolan Heimann LLP and two of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers® in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, reflecting ongoing excellence in litigation, media, and First Amendment law.
David Schnider Featured on Born to License Podcast
David Schnider joined the Born to License podcast to explore the art, business, and legal nuance of licensing with host Dave Comstock.
The Business of Reinvention: Creativity Meets Strategic Frameworks
In their latest Blooloop article, Nolan Heimann Co‑Founders Wendy Heimann‑Nunes and Mishawn Nolan make the case that the companies that thrive in the immersive, location‑based entertainment sector are those who embed reinvention into their DNA.
Greg Pan Partners with Negosh™ to Launch Smart Licensing Academy
Nolan Heimann partner Greg Pan collaborated with Negosh™ to develop and teach a multi-hour video course on licensing negotiation strategy, now available through the free Smart Licensing Academy.