In this episode of Lawyers Who Care, host Andrew Samalin speaks with Julie King, founder of King Patent Law in Champaign, Illinois. Julie is a licensed patent attorney whose practice includes intellectual property, business formation and transactions, and estate planning. With a background in English, years of editorial work, and a master’s degree in computer science, Julie brings a unique blend of precision and technical insight to helping clients protect their ideas.
Julie explains why many business owners don’t realize they already have valuable intellectual property and how she guides them through understanding the differences between patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. She shares how she reduces client anxiety during long trademark and patent timelines, and discusses common pitfalls inventors face—such as how public disclosure can eliminate the ability to seek patent protection if they wait too long.
Topics covered:
Transition from editing and computer science to patent law
How to identify and protect different types of intellectual property
Managing client stress during long IP processes
The risks of disclosing inventions before filing
Why every business owner has IP—and how to protect it
Contact:
Website: kingpatentlaw.com
Phone: (217) 714-8558
Email: julie@kingpatentlaw.com
Social Media: @kingpatentlaw
