Guardians of Innovation, Patent & Trademark Law with Vincent LoTempio

Guardians of Innovation, Patent & Trademark Law with Vincent LoTempio

Welcome to Guardians of Innovation, Patent & Trademark Law with Vincent LoTempio.Join us as we dive deep to help inventors and entrepreneurs secure and profit from their valuable ideas.

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July 7, 2025 19 mins

Episode Summary: In this episode, patent attorney Vincent LoTempio returns to explore how creators in fashion, art, and design can protect their intellectual property. Vincent and host Zofia Morales break down why fashion is difficult to patent, how trademarks and trade dress can offer protection, and what creators need to know about copyright ownership, work-for-hire agreements, and avoiding common legal pitfalls. Whether you're a...

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In this episode of Guardians of Innovation, host Kevin Rosenquist and patent attorney Vincent LoTempio discuss the crucial aspects of choosing and protecting trademarks. They explore the importance of trademark registration, conducting proper searches, and balancing creativity with legal defensibility when selecting a brand name.

 

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00:44 - What trademarks do for brand protection

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In this episode of Guardians of Innovation, host Kevin Rosenquist and patent attorney Vincent LoTempio discuss essential strategies for protecting intellectual property. They cover documentation requirements, different types of legal protection, and common mistakes inventors make. LoTempio shares valuable insights on provisional vs. non-provisional patents and emphasizes the importance of proper business planning f...

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April 13, 2025 17 mins

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In this informative episode, registered patent attorney Vincent LoTempio breaks down the five levels of trademark distinctiveness and their importance in protecting intellectual property. The discussion covers generic, descriptive, suggestive, arbitrary, and fanciful marks, along with practical advice for businesses seeking trademark protection.

 

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00:00 - Show Introduction

00:29 - Introduction to th...

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In this episode, How to Choose the Right Trademark for Your Brand, Vincent LoTempio explains the key steps to creating and protecting a strong, distinctive trademark. From understanding the role of trademarks in brand recognition to avoiding common pitfalls, Vincent dives deep into the importance of selecting marks that resonate with your audience while being legally defensible. He shares real-world examples and e...

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In this episode, "How an Attorney Protects Your Idea or Product," Vincent LoTempio discusses the essential steps for inventors and entrepreneurs to protect their intellectual property. From documenting ideas to navigating patent applications and safeguarding against infringement, Vincent provides practical insights into the legal tools and strategies necessary to protect your work. He also shares real-world examples...

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In this episode, Vincent LoTempio breaks down the five levels of trademark distinctiveness: fanciful, arbitrary, suggestive, descriptive, and generic. He explains how distinctiveness affects trademark strength, registration, and legal protection. Vincent provides actionable advice for businesses on creating strong, legally defensible trademarks that resonate with their brands.

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In this episode of Guardians of Innovation Patent and Trademark Law, Vincent LoTempio and Kevin Rosenquist dive into the evolving landscape of intellectual property (IP) law in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). They explore the challenges and opportunities AI presents, including copyright and inventorship concerns, the complexities of data ownership, and the role of AI tools in legal practice. The discussion ...

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In this episode of Guardians of Innovation: Patent and Trademark Law, registered patent attorney Vincent LoTempio discusses the evolving relationship between inventors and IP attorneys. From understanding the challenges entrepreneurs face, like limited resources and market changes, to choosing the right IP attorney and developing a comprehensive intellectual property strategy, this episode is packed with insights. V...

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In this episode of Guardians of Innovation, host Kevin Rosenquist and registered patent attorney Vincent LoTempio explore the intricate landscape of intellectual property protection, focusing on the distinctions and intersections between patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Vincent explains how each form of protection applies to inventions, branding, and creative works, clarifying misconceptions about when to register these rights....

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In this episode of "Guardians of Innovation," host Matt Sky speaks with trademark expert Vincent Lotempio about the essential steps individuals and businesses must take before pursuing trademark registration. Vincent emphasizes the importance of conducting thorough searches to ensure that a proposed trademark is distinctive and not already used by someone else. He highlights the significance of having a unique mark that consumers c...

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In this episode of Guardians of Innovation, Vincent Lotempio shares crucial insights into the common pitfalls new inventors and entrepreneurs face when navigating the patent process. He emphasizes the importance of keeping inventions confidential and taking proactive steps to secure intellectual property before disclosing ideas. Vincent likens the patent process to building a house, highlighting the necessity of starting on the rig...

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Vincent Lotempio, a patent and trademark attorney, shares his unique journey to specializing in intellectual property law from a finance and criminal law background. He discusses the challenges and rewards of managing corporate patent and trademark portfolios, highlighting the importance of helping inventors and entrepreneurs secure and profit from their valuable ideas. Join Vincent and host Matt Skye on Guardians of Innovation for...

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