In this episode of Infringe at Your Own Risk, Intellectual property attorney Rand Bateman of Bateman IP breaks down the complex world of infringement. Rand explains what infringement truly means in IP law, covering patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets. He shares real-life legal battles, including high-profile billion-dollar cases, and explains how even a single overlooked detail can spark years of litigation.
Listeners will gain a clear understanding of how to avoid common IP pitfalls, why proper agreements are crucial for businesses, and how even small companies can unknowingly risk lawsuits. Rand also emphasizes the importance of due diligence, ethical business practices, and consulting legal counsel before making critical IP decisions.
Whether you’re a business owner, creative professional, or entrepreneur, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you steer clear of costly infringement issues.
Key Timestamps00:00 – What is infringement in IP law? 01:00 – Patent infringement examples 03:30 – Billion-dollar patent disputes 05:00 – Trade secrets gone wrong 06:30 – Copyright infringement mistakes 10:00 – Trademark confusion explained 13:30 – Priority matters in trademark law 16:00 – Trade secret misappropriation 18:00 – Key takeaway: Due diligence saves you thousands
About the Show: Infringe at Your Own Risk is a podcast for creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs who want to understand how intellectual property law protects their ideas, and how to avoid costly legal mistakes. Hosted by Kevin Rosenquist and featuring IP attorney Randall Bateman of Bateman IP.
Bio: Randall Bateman is a registered patent attorney and founder of Bateman IP, a Utah-based intellectual property law firm. He has over two decades of experience helping inventors, startups, and businesses protect and enforce their ideas.
Contact: Learn more or connect with Randall at batemanip.com or email rand@batemanip.com
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