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The LOOK.Legal PodcastsPatenting for Inventors Ep. 155 - Trademark Refused, Patent Approved: Illegal Intellectual Property ExplainedCan you patent an illegal invention? Yes.Can you trademark one? No.In this episode, patent attorney Adam Diament breaks down why the USPTO allows patents for federally illegal products—like cannabis vaporizers—but rejects trademark applications for those same goods.Learn how legality affects patents, trademarks, and copyrights, and what inventors in regulated industries need to know to protect their IP.2025-05-1309 minThe LOOK.Legal PodcastsPatenting for Inventors Ep. 154 - Can AI be an Inventor? Guidance from the Patent OfficeCan AI be listed as an inventor on a patent? Patent attorney Adam Diament breaks down new USPTO guidance on AI-assisted inventions, explaining who qualifies as an inventor, how “significant contribution” is defined, and what this means for innovation in the age of artificial intelligence.2025-05-0208 minThe LOOK.Legal PodcastsPatenting for Inventors Ep. 153 - Lights, Camera, Patent! 10 Celebrities You Didn’t Know Were Patent HoldersThink celebrities only shine on stage and screen? Think again! In this episode, we dive into 10 famous figures who hold patents for their inventive ideas. From Michael Jackson’s anti-gravity shoes to Hedy Lamarr’s groundbreaking frequency-hopping technology, you’ll discover how these stars left their mark on the world of innovation.Join patent attorney Adam Diament as he breaks down the fascinating world of celebrity inventors, dispels common misconceptions about patenting, and reveals how even Hollywood’s biggest names contribute to technological advancements.Tune in to hear about patents from Jamie Lee Curtis, Eddie Van Hale...2025-03-3109 minThe LOOK.Legal PodcastsPatenting for Inventors Ep. 152 - Can a Fancy Leg Stand on Its Own as a Trademark? The Recent Case of In re KasonCan a restaurant equipment leg be a trademark? In In re Kason, the TTAB ruled that Kason Industries' telescoping leg was too functional for trademark protection—despite its design and utility patents. Join patent attorney Adam Diament as he unpacks the legal battle, the key differences between design patents and trademarks, and why functionality can make or break your intellectual property strategy.2025-03-2407 minThe LOOK.Legal PodcastsPatenting for Inventors Ep. 151 - Patent Me Maybe: (Carly Rae) Jepson-Style Patent ClaimsWriting patent claims can be tricky, but what if we explained it through the lens of Carly Rae Jepsen's hit song Call Me Maybe? In this episode, Adam Diament explores Jepson-style patent claims, a unique format that explicitly acknowledges prior art before highlighting an invention's improvements. Learn how this approach differs from traditional U.S. patent claims and why it’s more common in Europe. Whether you're an inventor or just curious about intellectual property law, this fun and informative episode will have you thinking differently about patents!2025-03-1707 minThe LOOK.Legal PodcastsPatenting for Inventors Ep. 150 - What is Obviousness? A “Reasonable Expectation of Success” or “Predictable Results”?Obviousness is a crucial factor in patent law, particularly in biotech. In this episode, host Adam Diament explores Vanda Pharmaceuticals v. Teva Pharmaceuticals, a case that established the reasonable expectation of success standard for determining obviousness.The ruling invalidated Vanda’s patent for Hetlioz, and when the Supreme Court declined to review the case, the Federal Circuit’s decision became law. What does this mean for future biotech patents? Tune in as Diament breaks down the impact of this ruling and why obviousness remains one of the most challenging issues in patent law.🎧 Listen now and...2025-02-2607 minThe LOOK.Legal PodcastsWomen in Leadership: The Barriers, Biases, and Solutions: Interview with Leadership Coach Kelly AlgierIn this episode of The LOOK.Legal Podcast, host Stefan Guttensohn sits down with leadership coach Kelly Algier to tackle a critical issue: the underrepresentation of women in corporate leadership. Why do women—half of the population—still hold only a fraction of executive positions? Stefan and Kelly explore systemic barriers, the impact of leadership biases, and how redefining leadership qualities could create more inclusive workplaces. Tune in for insights on corporate diversity, the role of societal expectations, and what businesses can do to foster real change.2025-02-1938 minThe LOOK.Legal PodcastsMeta This! Series Ep.9 - The Future of Robotics: Insights from Yarek Niedbala of KUKA RoboticsYarek Niedbala is a distinguished expert in robotics and automation with a rich and diverse career spanning multiple countries. He holds a systems design engineering degree from the University of Waterloo, complemented by business studies degrees in France, and the United States. Yarek's journey in robotics began with his contributions to the development of a PC-based controller for robots and CNCs at Hewlett-Packard's meteorology division. His career took a significant turn when he joined KUKA, a renowned German robotics company, which I'm not mistaken, I believe is one of the biggest robotics companies in the world, and he rose...2024-12-0236 minThe LOOK.Legal PodcastsMeta This! Series Ep.8 - Exploring Digital Fashion in the Metaverse: An Interview with Amber Bezahler of Muus CollectiveAmber shares her insights on the evolving landscape of virtual worlds, the role of digital fashion in self-expression, and how brands can authentically engage in these immersive experiences. Learn about Muus Collective’s innovative mobile gaming platform and its vision for the future of fashion and ecommerce in the digital age. 2024-07-2325 minThe LOOK.Legal PodcastsPatenting for Inventors Ep. 141 - Why I Like Phone Calls From The 571 Area Code.2024-04-2205 minThe LOOK.Legal PodcastsPatenting for Inventors Ep. 138 - How to Search the New Trademark Search Website.2024-04-2209 minThe LOOK.Legal PodcastsPatenting for Inventors Ep. 139 - How do I Know if My Design is Patently Obvious?2024-04-2208 minThe LOOK.Legal PodcastsPatenting for Inventors Ep. 140 - What is Analogous Art for Patents?2024-04-2208 minThe LOOK.Legal PodcastsMeta This! Series Ep.7 - Gamers, 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 3.2023-11-0926 minThe LOOK.Legal PodcastsMeta This! Series 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. 2023-08-0130 minThe LOOK.Legal PodcastsMeta 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. 2023-06-2832 minThe LOOK.Legal PodcastsMETA This! Series Ep. 4 - The Voice Sings a Virtual Tune in the MetaverseDavid 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. 2023-06-0737 minThe LOOK.Legal PodcastsMETA 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. 2023-05-1531 minThe LOOK.Legal PodcastsPOTENT Ep. 4 - Explore the 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, livestreaming, and advertising on social platforms such as Twitch and Discord. 2023-05-0234 minThe LOOK.Legal PodcastsMeta 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. 2023-04-2150 minThe LOOK.Legal PodcastsPOTENT Ep. 3 Pt II - Government Relations Insider on How the Cannabis Industry Can Work with Political PowersPartners Bryan, Wendy and Nick are back with Adam Spiker discussing cannabis regulation, taxation, retail outlets, and how immersive entertainment and out-of-home entertainment can help move the cannabis lifestyle and businesses forward in a positive way. 2023-01-1930 minThe LOOK.Legal PodcastsPOTENT Ep. 3 Pt. I - Government Relations Insider on How the Cannabis Industry Can Work With Political PowersPartners Bryan, Wendy, and Nick talk with political consultant Adam Spiker of Spiker Rendon about how the cannabis industry can best work 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? 2023-01-1933 min
Patenting for InventorsNew Beginnings. EP136I will be joining the law firm of Nolan Heimann LLP as a partner on January 1, 2023. Listen to this episode to learn about all the expanded services I can now offer to entrepreneurs and businesses by joining Nolan Heimann's expert team of attorneys. 2022-12-0903 minThe LOOK.Legal PodcastsMETA 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, CEO of Virtual Brand Group, has created and implemented successful brand strategies in the Metaverse - he has a lot to say about the reality and the potential. 2022-10-3125 minThe LOOK.Legal PodcastsPOTENT 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.2022-09-0927 minThe LOOK.Legal PodcastsPOTENT Ep. 2 Pt. II - Leading Cannabis Event Consultant Shares Game Changing ApproachesHear how WeHo's cannabis event licenses portend a future full of business potential for entertainers, entertainment venues, and immersive experiences.2022-09-0925 minThe LOOK.Legal PodcastsPOTENT Intro: What's Emerging at The Intersection of Cannabis & Immersive EntertainmentAttorney's Bryan Bergman and Wendy Heimann tee-up their new podcast exploring the opportunities and challenges emerging at the intersection of Cannabis and out-of-home immersive experiences. Bryan has served the burgeoning cannabis industry, state-by-state, where he has developed an unmatched legal expertise. Bryan speaks regularly on industry-related topics and educates operators and other professionals. Wendy is the force behind Nolan Heimann's reputation for being the premiere law practice serving the location based and immersive entertainment industry worldwide. Her entire 30-year career has been solely dedicated to this unique vertical. Get a taste for whats to come when you listen to f...2022-07-1920 min
Thinking Outside The BudBryan Bergman, Partner, Nolan Heimann, LLPBryan Bergman is a partner at Nolan Heimann, LLP in Los Angeles, California with over fifteen years’ experience in complex business transactions and civil litigation. As his career developed, he realized that the emerging cannabis industry presented both an opportunity and a challenge, as new cannabis businesses would require legal advice not only on swiftly changing cannabis legislation and regulations, but also on basic legal issues that face any entrepreneurial venture. He has developed an unmatched expertise in this growing industry, speaking regularly on cannabis industry-related topics and educating operators and other professionals, including attorneys and accountants, on this de...2021-04-1333 min
Jess Ponce's The A Factor®The Attorney: Mishawn NolanCalling all creatives! What you do, how you do it, and who you know are worth a lot more than you might realize. Get expert advice on how to protect it all; from your creations to your ideas, and your relationships. It's time to make sure you safeguard your brand.Mishawn Nolan of Nolan Heimann, LLP is here to open your eyes to the four types of Intellectual Property (IP) including TRADE SECRETS (forgotten and unknown by many.) She also shares the importance of recognizing your priorities and how to relinquish the right type of control in...2020-08-0539 min
The Cannabis Business Minds ShowWhat does the future of cannabis look like?We’ve already seen our society move toward immersive experiences like virtual reality and augmented reality. And our society is using it every day - from the Instagram or snapchap filters to being immersed in a multi stacked immerisions in tours, music, and exhibits. But take a moment and think about cannabis. What pops into your mind? Cannabis cafes? Cannabis lounges? Or something more? We are at the forefront of what is to come with cannabis and entertainment. On today’s show, we talk with two partners at one of the most innovative and entrepreneurial focu...2020-02-281h 00The Cannabis Business Minds ShowWhat does the future of cannabis look like?We’ve already seen our society move toward immersive experiences like virtual reality and augmented reality. And our society is using it every day - from the Instagram or snapchap filters to being immersed in a multi stacked immerisions in tours, music, and exhibits. But take a moment and think about cannabis. What pops into your mind? Cannabis cafes? Cannabis lounges? Or something more? We are at the forefront of what is to come with cannabis and entertainment. On today’s show, we talk with two partners at one of the most innovative and entrepreneurial focu...2020-02-281h 00
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. #62 Dynamic women in the entertainment industry!Our fascinating guests this week are actress, sculptor, and writer 93 year old Gloria Stroock! and Wendy Heimann-Nunes, co-founder and partner in Nolan Heimann LLP. Nolan Heimann are entertainment industry moguls and big proponents of empowering women business owners.2017-10-0450 min