Ep#387 Michael Kasdan: The Essential Guide to Intellectual Property Protection for Startups

⁠The Growth and Scaling Podcast with Todd Westra⁠

Say hello to ⁠Michael Kasdan⁠, the legal powerhouse at ⁠Wiggin and Dana LLP⁠! Wielding his legal expertise in the realms of patents and trademarks, Mike stands as the ultimate guardian of tech and brand domains.

Limited resources often push intellectual property protection aside, but fear not, Mike's got your back! His advice? Prioritize patents for your tech, trademarks for your branding, and copyrights for your exceptional content!

Unlock vital insights in "The Essential Guide to Intellectual Property Protection for Startups." Join Mike Kasdan as he skillfully guides you through legal intricacies, freeing you to concentrate on building your empire!
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Ways to connect Michael Kasdan:
Website:⁠ https://www.wiggin.com/⁠
Company Twitter:⁠ https://twitter.com/WigginandDana⁠
Personal LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mkasdan/⁠
Company LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/company/wiggin-and-dana-llp/⁠

What’s in this podcast episode?
00:37 Who is our guest and what is his business
02:04 How does their business help people
04:11 How can doing a trademark search early on help when launching a new brand or product
05:38 Who are they helping with their business
07:11 Why is it important for individuals in the legal business to reconsider the notion of overworking as a badge of honor and prioritize taking care of their own well-being
07:42 captainscouncil.com
10:08 Why is community is important
11:08 How did his journey of growing the law business along the coastline go, and what about the progress of his other project in the past year
14:42 How to improve the understanding of intellectual property (IP) among entrepreneurs and C-suite individuals and emphasize its significance in business strategy
16:49 What is the difference between protecting intellectual property (IP) and non-compete agreements, and why is safeguarding IP considered more critical than non-compete agreements in preserving the way a business operates
18:10 How do people help growing companies protect themselves, and what important advice have they shared that really helps these companies later on
19:23 How do organizations safeguard their unique features as they grow and evolve
20:18 How can disclosing inventions before filing a provisional patent or sharing products without an NDA impact the ability to obtain a patent from an intellectual property (IP) perspective
22:06 Who within his immediate circle has served as a mentor or a source of support as he navigated the process of building out his businesses
23:01 Where to connect with Mike to know more of him and his firm

I highly suggest you watch this entire exchange between Michael Kasdan and ⭐️⁠Todd Westra⁠ 📈
If you're looking for tips and strategies to grow and scale your business, this episode is for you!
Full episode details here: ⁠https://links.growthandscaling.com/387⁠

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