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New Federal Reporting Requirements for Businesses
The reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act became effective on January 1, 2024.
Patenting for Inventors Ep. 140 - Why I Like Phone Calls From The 571 Area Code.
In this episode of the "Patenting for Inventors Podcast" I discuss why I get excited when I see a phone call coming from the 571 area code. Usually it means a patent examiner is calling me to make an "Examiner's Amendment." Why is that good and what are examiner amendments about?
Patenting for Inventors Ep. 140 - What is Analogous Art for Patents?
Your patent application can be rejected because your so-called invention is "obvious." But how is obviousness determined? What's the difference between "prior art" that can be cited to reject your invention for lack of novelty, and "analogous art" which is the requirement to reject your invention based on obviousness?
Patenting for Inventors Ep. 139 - How do I Know if My Design is Patently Obvious?
The law may be changing soon on how to determine whether your new design is patentable. In this podcast episode, learn the about the controversy behind the patentability standard for design patent obviousness. Does the case of KSR v. Teleflex apply to design patents like it does for utility patents? Or will the Rosen/Durling Test still reign supreme!
Patenting for Inventors Ep.138 - How to Search the New Trademark Search Website
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently revamped its trademark search website. Learn all about the new features and how to determine whether the mark you want to use will cause you any issues in the latest episode of the "Patenting for Inventors" podcast!
Trademarks, First Amendment and Spoofs.
What happens when trademark law collides with the first amendment and spoofs? Can you just claim first amendment and/or spoof and use the good will of someone else’s trademark for your benefit?
META This! Ep. 7 - VGamers, heads up! Nightdive and Atari are bringing back lost classic games.
Larry Kuperman of Nightdive, and parent company Atari, want to preserve oldies like System Shock and Turok 3.
META This! Ep. 6 - Virtual Reality is Where the Young Spend their Time and their Allowance! Fortnite = $3B a Year.
Morgan Linton, the CTO and co-founder of Bold Metrics talks with David about 3D, VR, AR, and the immersive, visually stunning virtual stores coming soon to the Metaverse.
META This! Series Ep.5 - Does Your Employer Own Your Invention? Take the Quiz.
Adam Diament, our patent attorney, gets into it with Ted Nguyen, who specializes in entertainment law; it’s all about patent prosecution, utility patents, who owns what, and for how long.
META This! Series Ep.4 - The Voice Sings a Virtual Tune in the Metaverse
David talks with Justin Hochberg, the CEO of Virtual Brand Group about The Voice, now a virtual world, and the huge consumer potential of Decentraland and Roblox.
META This! Series Ep.3 - David Talks Metaverse with Jason Fader, Also Chat GPT, NFTs, and the Game Industry’s Future.
Jason, CEO of Iocaine Studios, explains ChatGPT and how gaming and digital communities will be transformed with more automated 3D creation tools and plug-ins– and it’s happening very fast.
POTENT Ep. 4 - Exploring Business Opportunities and Peak Consumer Experience to be Found in the Cannabis Community.
Wendy, Bryan and guest Maha Haq, the managing director of Highspitality, and the marketing director of StateHouse, talk about where the cannabis business now and where it’s headed; entertainment opportunities, brand experiences, its move into retail lounges, concert venues, live streaming, and advertising on social platforms such as Twitch and Discord.
META This! Series Ep. 2 - Attorney Stefan Guttensohn Demystifies the Metaverse and Web 3.0 with Will Wong, Partner at DAP Capital and NFT Investment Fund.
Join Stefan and Will for the ultimate Metaverse explainer–from crypto, blockchain, and smart contracts to VR, immersive experiences, gamification, and where your favorite avatar might show up next.
POTENT Ep. 3 Pt. II - Government Relations Insider on How the Cannabis Industry Can Work with Political Powers
Partners Bryan, Wendy, and Nick talk with political consultant Adam Spiker of Spiker Rendon about how the cannabis industry can best work profitably with the powers that be–city, state and county officials–to navigate regulations and reduce stigma. What have been the effects of Prop 64 in California?
POTENT Ep. 3 Pt. I - Government Relations Insider on How the Cannabis Industry Can Work with Political Powers
Partners Bryan, Wendy, and Nick talk with political consultant Adam Spiker of Spiker Rendon about how the cannabis industry can best work profitably with the powers that be–city, state and county officials–to navigate regulations and reduce stigma. What have been the effects of Prop 64 in California?
META This! Series Ep. 1 - Justin Hochberg Delves into his Successful Launch of Brands in the Metaverse
The global metaverse market is estimated at over $40B and growing rapidly. This presents a new and unique opportunity for both creators and brands to engage with their customers. David Schnider’s Guest, Justin Hockberg, has created and implemented successful brand strategies in the Metaverse - he has a lot to say about the reality and the potential.
POTENT Ep. 2 Pt. II - Leading Cannabis Event Consultant Shares Game Changing Approaches
Bryan, Wendy, and Nick talk with leading cannabis consultant and policy advocate Jackie Subeck about her company, Hey Jackpot!, and her game-changing approach to planning cannabis events.
POTENT Ep. 2 Pt. I - Leading Cannabis Event Consultant Shares Game Changing Approaches
Bryan, Wendy, and Nick talk with leading cannabis consultant and policy advocate Jackie Subeck about her company, Hey Jackpot!, and her game-changing approach to planning cannabis events.
Potent Podcast Intro: Looking at the Intersection of Cannabis & Immersive Entertainment
Attorney's Bryan Bergman and Wendy Heimann Nunes tee-up their new podcast exploring the opportunities and challenges emerging at the intersection of Cannabis, and out-of-home and immersive experiences.
Spector Creative Presents: Ask a Toy Lawyer, David Schnider.
In this fun, insightful video for Spector Creative, David Schnider addresses how to get a license to make products based on your favorite characters.