Best Volpekoenig Podcasts (2024)

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Artificial Intelligence: A Deeper Dive into Pop Culture Part 2 34:09

2M ago34:09

34:09

How are deepfakes—those eerily convincing, digitally altered images and videos—reshaping our world? Intellectual property attorneys Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue dive back into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it can affect, or even alter, intellectual property (IP) rights. From AI-generated songs mimicking megastars…

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Artificial Intelligence: Is Imitation Still Flattery? Part 1 34:59

3M ago34:59

34:59

Hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue kick off a two-part series on artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on intellectual property (IP) rights in an individual’s persona. They delve into generative AI, explaining how it creates text, images, and voices that closely mimic human attributes, and discuss the right of publicity, a legal doctrine …

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It’s Not Bragging If It’s True: The IP of TV Series “Suits” 37:57

4M ago37:57

37:57

Put on your best suit and step into the world of TV legal dramas with podcast co-hosts, IP attorneys, and shareholders Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue, as they guide you through the realities, quirks and possible departures from reality depicted in the TV show Suits. Whether you're a seasoned fan of Suits or have never watched an episode, this ins…

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USPTO - History Matters 33:52

7M ago33:52

33:52

Dive into the rich history of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) with this episode of IP Goes Pop!®, guided by USPTO historian Rebekah Oakes and co-hosted by Intellectual Property Attorneys Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue. Explore the USPTO's impact on innovation and the integration of patent rights into the Constitution, highli…

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Technohumanism 31:50

7M ago31:50

31:50

Navigate the interface of IP and transformative technologies that can augment human capabilities, both in science fiction and emerging reality with Co-hosts, Shareholders, and Intellectual Property attorneys Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue. If you're interested in intellectual property, bioethical dilemmas, the future of technology, or just love a…

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Lessons from Movies About Innovators 35:21

10M ago35:21

35:21

Get ready for a cinematic exploration of innovation and intellectual property as depicted in popular movies about inventors and creators. In this episode, IP Goes Pop!® co-hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue, peel back the layers of iconic movies that not only inspire us, but also shed light on the realities of building successful businesses and…

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I’m a Barbie Girl in an IP World 31:55

1y ago31:55

31:55

This episode of IP Goes Pop!®, takes you on a journey through the iconic world of the Barbie universe and brand, exploring its deep-rooted connections with pop culture and intellectual property law. Hop in the dream car and journey with Volpe Koenig Shareholders and podcast hosts, Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue to a land of pink corvettes, with a…

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McGruff the Crime Dog® and the USPTO Help IP Goes Pop!® Take a Bite Out of Counterfeits 35:49

1y ago35:49

35:49

Hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue are joined by: Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Kathi Vidal; Executive Director of the National Crime Prevention Council, Paul DelPonte; and the legendary McGruff the Crime Dog®. Our guests share their insights on the impact of…

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You Can Patent That? 35:40

1+ y ago35:40

35:40

Join co-hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue on a new episode of "IP Goes Pop!" that will leave you wondering "You can patent that?!". This episode focuses on a variety of curious and/or unusual patents, demonstrating the wide range of ideas that can result in an issued patent. From the surprising to the peculiar, this episode provides an overvie…

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Streamlining Copyright Disputes The Copyright Claims Board (CCB) 35:54

1+ y ago35:54

35:54

Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue are joined by special guests from the U.S. Copyright Office, Brittany Lamb, Attorney-Advisor in the Office of the General Counsel and John Riley, Assistant General Counsel as they dive into the evolving landscape of providing additional access for certain copyright claims, focusing on the Copyright Claims Board (CCB…

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I, Chatbot: When Artificial Intelligence Talks Back 32:59

1+ y ago32:59

32:59

In this episode, co-hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue dive into the first part of a series on the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its potential impact on not only the world, but on copyright, trademarks, and patents. They examine examples of AI in pop culture, including ChatGPT, and how they reflect the broader trends and concerns su…

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You Can't Do That - What IP Cannot Protect 34:15

2y ago34:15

34:15

Who holds the patent on gravity? Who collects the royalties for the speed of light? In this episode of IP Goes Pop!, Volpe Koenig Shareholders and podcasts hosts, Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue, explore what intellectual property (trade secrets, trademarks, patents and copyrights) cannot protect. Hint- some things excluded from IP protection incl…

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IP Goes Pop!® Halloween Spooktacular 2: The Return 35:47

2y ago35:47

35:47

IP Goes Pop! is back with its second annual Spooktacular! In this episode, things get much spookier as we pit the top four Halloween Monsters against each other. Listen in for a breakdown of these famous characters and archetypes. Play along as your co-hosts, Volpe Koenig Shareholders, Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue rank Dracula, Dr. Frankenstein…

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Game Changing Inventions, Part 1 37:11

2y ago37:11

37:11

In this episode, IP Goes Pop! co-hosts and Volpe Koenig shareholders, Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue take you through their first round of pop culture “game-changers.” That is, who were the people, artists, or innovators where the world was never the same after them? Michael and Joe set the table with their choices for iconic pop-culture game cha…

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Intellectual Property and a “Wacky” Professor - Brands and Inventions in the Simpson's Springfield Universe, Part II 36:19

2y ago36:19

36:19

Co-hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue are joined by fellow intellectual property attorney and Volpe Koenig Shareholder, Randy Huis, to once again visit the town of Springfield in the fictional, but full of real fun, world of The Simpsons. Explore eight popular inventions concocted by Professor Frink and their real-world manifestations, or possi…

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Inventing For Kids Of All Ages With The U.S. Patent Office 37:13

2y ago37:13

37:13

Virtually visit the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for an inside look at the many available resources, World Intellectual Property (IP) Day, and how inventors of any age can bring their ideas into the world. Join podcast co-hosts, Volpe Koenig Shareholders, and intellectual property lawyers, Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue for a…

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Character Crossovers - Mixing Up The IP Universe 36:20

2+ y ago36:20

36:20

This episode covers the basics of what is involved in licensing intellectual property rights and character rights from one medium, studio, or universe into another. Volpe Koenig intellectual property attorneys and IP Goes Pop! co-hosts, Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue cover the intellectual property rights involved in pop-culture crossovers that a…

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The IP of Baseball Cards and NFTS 32:39

2+ y ago32:39

32:39

IP Goes POP! takes you out to the ball game (and the blockchain) for this episode of the podcast that looks at the shift from “collectible trading cards” to “collectable NFTs”. Podcast co-hosts, Volpe Koenig Shareholders, and intellectual property lawyers, Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue round the bases and pull out their most memorable sports car…

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The Spellbinding IP of the Harry Potter Universe 36:04

2+ y ago36:04

36:04

What can the world of wizards, witches, and magic teach us about real-world intellectual property? The global franchise that is the Harry Potter universe has been both a pioneer and target of IP litigation. This episode will provide some observations for creating a fictional world that has aspects protectable in the real world. When it comes to pro…

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The Birth of a Brand: IP Goes Pop Has a Side Order of French Fries 38:27

2+ y ago38:27

38:27

This episode of IP Goes Pop! traces the development of a brand from its inception to a seminal trademark. No matter the size of a business, it is important to grow your brand and establish goodwill in your name - and for that, you need a strong trademark. In this podcast episode, IP Goes Pop! co-hosts, Volpe Koenig Shareholders, and intellectual pr…

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The Shortest Yard - IP in the End Zone 47:19

2+ y ago47:19

47:19

Explore football movies, toys, patents, and trademarks that have shaped the sport in modern times. From the technology built into the players’ helmets, to the glowing first-down line you see on television, intellectual property has a huge impact on the way we interface with football. As we look ahead to the big game, join co-hosts and Volpe Koenig …

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Escape of the Famous Cartoon Characters: IP and the Public Domain 35:57

2+ y ago35:57

35:57

Co-hosts and Volpe Koenig Shareholders, Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue, are back for a journey into the public domain. What do Bambi, Mickey Mouse, and Winnie the Pooh all have in common? Besides remaining lovable pop-culture icons, these cartoon characters are all part of copyrighted works entering the public domain. With the help of their fello…

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Holiday Snow-Tacular™: IP of the Season 32:40

3y ago32:40

32:40

Sometimes you have to ask the critical questions, like: Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie? How can you turn your holiday invention into a patent-protected idea? In our first-ever IP Goes Pop! Snow-Tacular™, co-hosts and Volpe Koenig Shareholders, Michael Snyder and Joe Gushue, unwrap the iconic pop culture movies, traditions, and intellectual property …

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If the Shoe Fits: IP and the World of Sneakers 39:46

3y ago39:46

39:46

From the iconic Air Jordans to the Reebok Pumps to the undeniable influence of the Chuck Taylor All-Stars, sneakers have become pop-culture currency. As their status has shifted from a piece of sports equipment, meant to be scuffed up, into collectors’ items that are kept in pristine conditions, sneaker culture has become a multi-billion dollar mar…

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Unfriending Your Brand 37:18

3y ago37:18

37:18

Why would a company, from the largest to the smallest, spend years building a reputation using its trademarked name and logo, and then suddenly decide to make a complete change? This week on IP Goes Pop! we explore some famous “rebrands,” the ones that worked, the ones that may not have worked. The podcast also looks at what we can learn from Faceb…

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Halloween Spooktacular: A Nightmare On Independence Ave. 37:37

3y ago37:37

37:37

In this spooktacular episode of IP Goes Pop! treat yourself to the intellectual property (IP) of Halloween. From the disputes surrounding the iconic Halloween mask to the similarities, and important differences, between some people’s favorite friendly ghost, Casper, and the ghost in the Ghostbusters logo, who ya gonna call but IP Goes Pop hosts, an…

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Come Fly with Us! IP Takes to the Skies 32:33

3y ago32:33

32:33

This week IP Goes Pop! takes to the skies to explore intellectual property in the world of aviation. From the first flight in Kitty Hawk, NC, to the advancements in aircraft that came out of World War I, what patents have taken to the skies since the Wright Brothers first took flight in 1903? In this episode, Volpe Koenig Shareholders and IP Goes P…

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Who's Laughing Now? 38:47

3y ago38:47

38:47

How do comedians protect their jokes or their delivery style? This week IP Goes Pop! goes to the comedy club to find the line between creative freedom and stolen (or borrowed) laughs. Join Volpe Koenig Shareholders and hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue as they welcome Volpe Koenig alum and comedy fan Aneesh Metha, Senior Corporate Counsel for …

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Lights, Camera, Action Figures! 34:25

3y ago34:25

34:25

When popular television, movie, or comic book characters are recast into three-dimensional, bendable, transformable toys, what intellectual property considerations go into their design? In this episode the panel on IP Goes Pop! takes apart iconic action figures, past and present, to explore the patents, design patents, licensing, and other intellec…

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Carrying a Torch for IP at the Olympics 38:20

3y ago38:20

38:20

This week IP Goes Pop! carries a torch for IP at the Olympics. Join co-hosts and Volpe Koenig shareholders, Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue for a relay through the intellectual property involved in putting on a global athletic competition that turns its top competitors into household names. In this episode, Michael and Joe dive into the trademarke…

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Down in the (Silicon) Valley 34:56

3+ y ago34:56

34:56

This week on IP Goes Pop! fellow Volpe Koenig Shareholder Ryan O’Donnell joins co-hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue to explore the technical world of the TV show Silicon Valley, the intellectual property (IP) challenges faced by fictional compression algorithm company Pied Piper, and how realistic those challenges are to those of real world te…

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Jurassic Patents 33:15

3+ y ago33:15

33:15

This week on IP Goes Pop! Volpe Koenig attorney and Ph.D. Douglas Bucklin joins co-hosts and shareholders Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue to travel back in time, and somehow also to the future, to explore intellectual property interests in the area of genetic engineering. In this episode, Michael, Joe, and Doug discuss, among other pop culture ico…

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The ABCs of NFTs 39:01

3+ y ago39:01

39:01

What is an NFT (Non-Fungible Token)? How are they created? Why would you collect digital files that anyone can obtain or view for free? This week on IP Goes Pop! fellow Volpe Koenig Shareholder Joseph Gushue returns to the podcast and joins Michael Snyder to talk about the ABCs of NFTs. Michael and Joe break down some of the technical jargon behind…

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Edison v. Tesla - A Shocking History 35:12

3+ y ago35:12

35:12

Fellow Volpe Koenig Shareholder Wesley McMichael joins Michael Snyder to talk about inventors Thomas Edison’s and Nikola Tesla’s “battle of currents”. Michael and Wes have an electric conversation about the race to light up the country and the patents that both paved the way for providing power. They explore the difference between the direct curren…

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Taking Back The Music 31:16

3+ y ago31:16

31:16

Fellow Volpe Koenig Shareholder Robert Leonard joins host Michael Snyder to talk about artist’s rights, and attempts by musicians to regain rights to their original recordings. From Taylor Swift to Prince, IP Goes Pop! looks at what’s at stake when giving up rights to master recordings. In this episode, Michael and Robert explore how musicians try …

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Whose Movie is it Anyway? 37:48

3+ y ago37:48

37:48

What happens when someone believes a movie is based on their original idea? What sets one Zombie film apart from another? In this episode of IP Goes Pop! intellectual property attorney and host, Michael Snyder, is joined by his fellow shareholder at Volpe Koenig, Joseph Gushue, for a trip to a Hollywood writer’s room. Michael and Joe explore the in…

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When Video Games Get Real - From Tanks to Tattoos 27:01

3+ y ago27:01

27:01

In this episode, Volpe Koenig Shareholder Michael Snyder explores what happens when real-world intellectual property makes its way into the virtual (video game) world. Michael looks at the outcomes of two separate cases involving famous major video game franchises, and how their use of real-world images ended up in court For show notes and to learn…

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It's All Fun and Games Until Someone Gets a Patent 40:31

4y ago40:31

40:31

This week IP Goes Pop!® makes patents fun (or at least tries)! Volpe Koenig Shareholder and IP Goes Pop!® guest Randy Huis is back to explore the world of toy patents with host Michael Snyder. In this episode we invite you to journey back to a time before computer screens, to play along and see if you can guess the famous toys behind some obscure p…

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Patent Stars - Celebrities Get Patents Too! 33:12

4y ago33:12

33:12

This week IP Goes Pop! goes on a star-studded journey of celebrity inventors and patent holders. This episode is dedicated to the music and memory of Eddie Van Halen, an innovator and inventor who changed rock music and the guitar as we know it. Eddie is a named inventor on multiple guitar patents. In this episode, host Michael Snyder strolls down …

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Hollywood and Whine - IP and the Right of Publicity 42:50

4y ago42:50

42:50

This week on IP Goes Pop!, Founding Shareholder of Volpe Koenig and intellectual property attorney Tony Volpe joins Michael Snyder to talk about the Right of Publicity. Whether it’s protecting your image or even your voice, how has the legal landscape changed in the age of technology and “going viral”? In this episode, Michael and Tony discuss how …

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Proximity Wars - Character Battles in the World of Comic Books 46:41

4y ago46:41

46:41

BAM! POW! This week on IP Goes Pop! Volpe Koenig intellectual property attorney Joseph Gushue joins fellow intellectual property attorney and host Michael Snyder to talk about comic book characters! In this episode, Michael and Joseph go to the magazine rack of yesteryear to discuss comic book characters and how those characters may be protected by…

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A (Ph)anatical Guide to Characters and Costumes 26:18

4y ago26:18

26:18

This week IP Goes Pop! goes to the ballgame, as Host and Volpe Koenig Shareholder Michael Snyder and breaks down a pending lawsuit, THE PHILLIES v. HARRISON/ERICKSON INC. What’s at stake in the case? The future of the Phillies Phanatic mascot. Mostly in appearance. In this episode, Michael summarizes the ongoing case, and reviews the intellectual p…

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The Trademark "Gold Rush" to Capitalize on Trending Words or Phrases - Trademarks and Catchphrases in Popular Culture 28:55

4y ago28:55

28:55

This week on IP Goes Pop! Fellow Volpe Koenig Shareholder, Michael Berkowitz, joins Michael Snyder to talk about how people try to trademark phrases found in popular culture. In this episode, Michael Snyder and Michael Berkowitz discuss examples of when a famous celebrity (or athlete or politician or reality show star) blurts out a funny or interes…

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Brands and Inventions in the Springfield Universe - Intellectual Property in the Cartoon World of "The Simpsons" 31:49

4y ago31:49

31:49

This week on IP Goes Pop! Volpe Koenig Shareholder, Randy Huis, joins Michael Snyder to talk about inventions and technology in the cartoon world of “The Simpsons” television show. In this episode, Michael and Randy discuss whether and how it would be possible to protect intellectual property from the imaginary and always entertaining town of Sprin…

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Open the Pod Bay Doors Hal - Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property 34:21

4y ago34:21

34:21

In this episode of IP Goes Pop!, Jay Halt, Shareholder at Volpe Koenig, and Ankit Aggarwal, Associate at Volpe Koenig, join Shareholder Michael Snyder to talk about Artificial Intelligence in pop culture. They discuss inventorship and how it can become even more complicated when Artificial Intelligence is added to the picture. For full show notes p…

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Intellectual Property Urban Legends - Taking on Myths About IP in Popular Culture 31:19

4+ y ago31:19

31:19

This week on IP Goes Pop!, Joseph Gushue, Shareholder with Volpe Koenig, joins fellow Shareholder Michael Snyder to talk about IP “urban legends.” What is an IP urban legend? That would be misinformation circulating about patents, trademarks, copyrights, or trade secrets that sounds right, but is not quite right (certainly not from a legal standpoi…

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It's an IP Jungle Out There - How Trademarks Brought Down the Self-Proclaimed King of Tigers 27:40

4+ y ago27:40

27:40

This week IP Goes Pop! watches Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness, the extremely popular Netflix documentary series about self-titled Joe Exotic. Michael is joined this week will by fellow Volpe Koenig shareholder, John O’Malley, head of the firm’s Trademark Group. In this episode they skip the well-traveled discussion of intrigue and innuendo…

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Trailer 1:13

4+ y ago1:13

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Do movies, television and music really know what a patent, trademark or copyright is? Coming soon, from Volpe & Koenig Intellectual Property Law in Philadelphia, IP Goes Pop will be your bi-weekly source for entertaining analysis of pop culture as it relates to intellectual property.By Volpe Koenig Intellectual Property Law

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