Intellectual Property: Legal Basics for Founders, Engineers, and Executives

Intellectual Property: Legal Basics for Founders, Engineers, and Executives

Learn about basic patent, trademark, and copyright issues faced by the tech industry, artists, branding professionals, and engineers. Kyle is an electrical engineer & experienced attorney who helps clients protect tech and brands and get deals done. We'll discuss patents, trademarks, copyright, deal strategies, licensing issues, and more. The statements & views expressed in this content are mine & do not reflect those of any law firm. The things I say here are for general informational purposes only. The things I say here are not legal advice or a legal opinion.
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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 budgets, public shareholders, and global supply chains need different IP tools. The purpose of this material is to provide information on current topics of general interest and nothing herein shall be construed to create, offer, or memorialize the existence of an attorney-client relationship. The content should not be considered legal advice or opinion, and it may not apply to the specific facts of a particular matter. As guidance in areas is constantly changing and evolving, you should consider checking for updated guidance, or consulting with legal counsel, before making any decisions. Any opinions expressed are those…

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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 budgets, public shareholders, and global supply chains need different IP tools. The purpose of this material is to provide information on current topics of general interest and nothing herein shall be construed to create, offer, or memorialize the existence of an attorney-client relationship. The content should not be considered legal advice or opinion, and it may not apply to the specific facts of a particular matter. As guidance in areas is constantly changing and evolving, you should consider checking for updated guidance, or consulting with legal counsel, before making any decisions. Any opinions expressed are those…

22 ago. 2026
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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 general informational purposes only. The things I say here are not legal advice or a legal opinion.www.kylewgraves.com

21 ene. 2026
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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 talk ended up going in a very different direction at the event, so this broadcast is adapted from my unused notes.

19 sep. 2024
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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

13 sep. 2024
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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 subject to a pending trademark application. This episode elaborates on both.

07 ago. 2024