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Adam Blair 5/30/25 Adam Blair 5/30/25

Patenting for Inventors Ep.157: The Risk of Joint Ownership in Patents – & Why It’s a Trap

Joint patent ownership may sound cooperative—but it’s often a legal trap. In this episode, patent attorney Adam Diament explains why sharing ownership can backfire, using real-world cases and practical solutions to help you stay protected.

Adam Blair 5/21/25 Adam Blair 5/21/25

Patenting for Inventors Ep.156: Face Value: Protecting Your Identity with Name, Image, & Likeness Rights

This episode explores how NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) rights are becoming essential in a world of social media, deepfakes, and AI. Learn how the law is evolving to protect your personal brand and identity.

Adam Blair 3/24/25 Adam Blair 3/24/25

Patenting for Inventors Ep.152: Can a Fancy Leg Stand on Its Own as a Trademark? The Recent Case of In re Kason

Can a metal leg stand on its own as a trademark? In In re Kason, the TTAB rejected Kason Industries' attempt to trademark its telescoping restaurant equipment leg, ruling it was too functional for trademark protection. In this episode, Partner Adam Diament explores the key differences between design patents and trademarks, the legal hurdles of trade dress protection, and why functionality plays a critical role in intellectual property law.