Intangiblia™

Behind every cape, catchphrase, and cartoon lies a labyrinth of legal battles that define who owns our most beloved fictional characters. From courtrooms to corporate boardrooms, the fight for character rights shapes not just entertainment, but billion-dollar empires. Dive deep with us into fascinating cases that reveal the high-stakes world of character ownership. The Pokémon Company's swift...

Copyright conflicts are reshaping the music industry's future while echoing its tumultuous past. The narrative begins with Napster's surprising $207 million acquisition by Infinite Reality in 2025 – a remarkable comeback for a platform that once symbolized music piracy. Now legally compliant and metaverse-ready, Napster's journey reflects how thoroughly digital disruption has transf...

Step beyond the glossy facade of fashion into the fierce legal battlegrounds where iconic footwear brands fight tooth and nail to protect their signature designs. From the vibrant red soles of Christian Louboutin to the humble foam clogs of Crocs, the most recognizable shoes in the world have sparked global intellectual property wars with stakes in the millions. Louboutin's journey through co...

Has your creative work been secretly fed to AI systems without your knowledge or consent? Across the creative landscape, from journalism to literature to visual arts, professionals are discovering their life's work has been quietly scraped, processed, and monetized by tech companies building the next generation of AI tools. We pull back the curtain on what many are calling theft at an unprece...

Who truly owns the creations of artificial intelligence? Explore this compelling question as Leticia Caminero (AI version) and Artemisa , her delightful AI co-host , navigate the intriguing intersection of AI and intellectual property law. Uncover the legal complexities when AI is the creator, questioning if these digital minds should be granted the same rights as human inventors. From dissecting...

Unlock the secrets of successful trademark mediation with insights from our esteemed guest, David Tyer. Discover how mediation in intellectual property disputes, especially those involving trademarks, can be a game-changer for businesses seeking to maintain valuable relationships and achieve innovative solutions. David, a seasoned attorney and certified mediator, shares his expert strategies for o...

Unlock the secrets to crafting a brand that not only captures hearts but also stands firm in the legal arena. Join us as Erik Pelton , a renowned trademark attorney and former examiner at the US Patent and Trademark Office, shares his expertise on building memorable and legally protectable brand names. With Erik's guidance, learn how to avoid the common pitfalls that many businesses stumble i...

Join us on an enlightening journey with Professor Marc H. Greenberg, the esteemed author of " Fandom and the Law ," as we unravel the complex tapestry of fan-created content and its intricate dance with intellectual property law.  Discover how fans’ passion for media manifests in fan fiction, art, films, and cosplay, often blurring the lines between amateur and professional pursuits. Wit...

Unlock the secrets to transforming your trademarks into lucrative assets with our latest episode of Intangiblia. Join me, Leticia Caminero, and our distinguished guest, Shalini Sitamaran, an IP law expert with a rich background in physics and finance. Together, we uncover the critical steps to crafting a comprehensive trademark strategy, emphasizing registration, monitoring, and the power of the M...

In this Season 4 premiere, we welcome attorney and professor Cynthia Gayton , author of Guide to Contracts, Copyrights & Trademarks for CryptoCreatives . Discover how to safeguard your digital art, blockchains, NFTs, and overall brand in the rapidly expanding crypto space. Cynthia shares her expert insights on intellectual property law, practical tips for creators, and real-world examples to h...

Those closest to you are the ones capable of causing more significant harm. So for our last episode of the season, we talked with Peter Hlavnicka and Anthony Keats about trademark protection and their books: “ Protecting the Brand: Counterfeiting and Grey Markets ” and “ Protecting the Brand: Busting the Bootlegs .” Send us Fan Mail Check out " Protection for the Inventive Mind " – avail...

The look and feel have great value in the market. Margaret Polson shares with us how aesthetic appearance can find protection under a design patent. Send us Fan Mail Check out " Protection for the Inventive Mind " – available now on Amazon in print and Kindle formats. The views and opinions expressed (by the host and guest(s)) in this podcast are strictly their own and do not necessarily...

An action can cause an unwanted or unforeseen consequence. If we did not intent intellectual property infringement, shouldn't we find a way to protect ourselves against such missteps? Patrick R. Goold recounts his book “IP Accidents: Negligence Liability in Intellectual Property”. Send us Fan Mail Check out " Protection for the Inventive Mind " – available now on Amazon in print and...

Give me your creations, inventions and innovations, and I will give you back exclusive rights for the greater good of humanity is the general promise of the intellectual property system. Our guest Jessica Silbey details if IP is keeping its promise while explaining how to guide the conversation toward the needed change. Send us Fan Mail Check out " Protection for the Inventive Mind " – a...

Put your registration where your mark is! Shondra Cheris gives us a practical guide to trademark registration.    Send us Fan Mail Check out " Protection for the Inventive Mind " – available now on Amazon in print and Kindle formats. The views and opinions expressed (by the host and guest(s)) in this podcast are strictly their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or pos...

The story of Intellectual Property does not end with registration or protection, it merely begins! Discover with Andrew J. Sherman the many ways to harvest intangible assets.  Send us Fan Mail Check out " Protection for the Inventive Mind " – available now on Amazon in print and Kindle formats. The views and opinions expressed (by the host and guest(s)) in this podcast are strictly their...

Can Open Access be the answer to hinder widespread misinformation? What role does Copyright play? Professor John Willinsky talks about the changes needed in the US Copyright Law and his book “Copyright's Broken Promise: How to Restore the Laws Ability to Promote the Progress of Science”.  Send us Fan Mail Check out " Protection for the Inventive Mind " – available now on Amazon in p...

The first episode of the third season brings a new type of discussion. We will connect neuroscience with Intellectual Property while discussing Professor Mark Bartholomew's book "Intellectual Property and the Brain: How Neuroscience Will Reshape Legal Protection for Creations of the Mind". Send us Fan Mail Check out " Protection for the Inventive Mind " – available now on...

On the last episode of our second season, we have the joyful pleasure of interviewing David Newhoff to talk about his book "Who Invented Oscar Wilde?: The Photograph at the Center of Modern American Copyright".  Send us Fan Mail Check out " Protection for the Inventive Mind " – available now on Amazon in print and Kindle formats. The views and opinions expressed (by the host an...

In many ways, our conduct can dictate the level of protection and exclusivity of our copyrightable content. Poorna Mysoor teaches us how certain actions and circumstances can imply authorization to use our works. Discover this fascinating research in her new book  "Implied Licences in Copyright Law" . Send us Fan Mail Check out " Protection for the Inventive Mind " – available...

The Pixel Lawyer, Chris Brown, shares his journey as a lawyer and experiences handling copyright and trademark cases. Chris is a part-time virtual startup lawyer, full-time entrepreneur. His law firm Pixel Law provides a fresh and novel approach with tools such as downloadable contract templates. Send us Fan Mail Check out " Protection for the Inventive Mind " – available now on Amazon i...

Where a product is made can serve as an identifier, quality assurance, and special characteristics trace. Dr. Andrea Zappalaglio steers through his new book "The Transformation of EU Geographical Indications Law: The Present, Past and Future of the Origin Link (Routledge Research in Intellectual Property). Send us Fan Mail Check out " Protection for the Inventive Mind " – available...

Who prevails when a person registers a trademark, and another registers an identical or similar Internet domain name? Well, it usually depends on three factors. Rodolfo C. Rivas , an international lawyer and experienced arbitrator on these legal conflicts, uncovers every important angle of this pointy issue.  Send us Fan Mail Check out " Protection for the Inventive Mind " – available no...

From fictional characters, social media use, memes, sampling to photos taken by drones. Michelle Bogre and Nancy Wolff give us highlights of their book "The Routledge Companion to Copyright and Creativity in the 21st Century" while steering over the hottest topics on copyright.   Send us Fan Mail Check out " Protection for the Inventive Mind " – available now on Amazon in print...

A triumphant invention needs more than just a patent. It requires a vigilant eye and a clear path to achieve success. Joanna T. Brougher shows us the way talking about her book "Billion Dollar Patents: Strategies for Finding Opportunities, Generating Value, and Protecting Your Inventions."   Send us Fan Mail Check out " Protection for the Inventive Mind " – available now on Ama...