166: IP Insight: Safeguarding your Startup with Sanjay Prasad

Sophie Alcorn Podcast

Unlock the secrets of intellectual property law and elevate your startup with the wisdom of Sanjay Prasad, a maestro in the IP legal field. If you're an entrepreneur looking to stand your ground in the innovation arena, this is the essential listening you've been searching for. Our engaging discourse delves into the dynamic realms of IP, from trademarks that thrive with use to the strategic timing of patent filings.

Sanjay, with his wealth of expertise, unveils the subtle complexities of keeping your trade secrets under wraps and leveraging patents as the heavyweight champions of protection in the entrepreneurial ring. As a founder, you're constantly charting new territories, and understanding the global landscape of IP is your map to success.

We dissect the role of provisional patent applications in securing visas for your team's brightest stars and the art of wielding patents in the competitive market, even before they mature into enforceable rights. Sanjay guides us through the labyrinth of international IP protection, offering sage advice on where to plant your patent flags and how to maximize your business fortress against invasive competitors.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Foundational set-up considerations for entrepreneurs
• History and process of patent ownership
• Intellectual property and public domain protection
• Patent filing and enforcement process

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