Everything Intellectual Property

Today’s guest is Jenny De Leon, founder of Repeatable Travel Systems and inventor of a patented carry-on travel container that solves real problems for women on the go. Tired of bulky bottles and wasted skincare products, Jenny created a TSA-compliant system with magnetic containers and a hidden spatula—all born from her days as a jet-setting business consultant.

From navigating patents to overcoming self-doubt, Jenny shar...

I just hit the ground running. That's how I started my journey to create Thompson Tee, a sweat-proof undershirt that has changed the lives of many. My story is one of determination, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of a solution to a problem I faced personally: excessive sweating. I realized that I couldn't keep doing my full-time job while trying to get this business off the ground, so I made the leap. It wasn&apos...

In this interview, Tara Thelen shares how licensing transformed her life as an inventor. She discusses her journey creating the Handy Gourmet Easy Scoop, a revolutionary kitchen tool that combines a drain strainer and scooping device to make dishwashing easier. Tara talks about navigating intellectual property, filing patents, and overcoming self-doubt in the competitive world of product development. From her creative process to se...

In this interview, entrepreneur Tom Filipini discusses the journey behind inventing Pepper Pong, a game designed to connect people of all ages. He shares insights into intellectual property strategies, including patents and trademarks, and how they protect inventions from knockoffs. Tom talks about the challenges of entrepreneurship, the role of creativity in building a brand, and his Shark Tank experience. Learn how he turned a si...

In this interview, Brandon Martin, CEO of Reaction Technologies, talks about turning a tragic story into a groundbreaking invention. From patent approval to real-world application, he discusses the rise of Reaction Technologies and their mission to enhance athlete safety. Learn how their innovative product, designed to improve tackling techniques and reaction times, is making waves in football and other sports worldwide. Brandon sh...

In this interview, Angus Willows discusses the creation of his innovative Kangaroo Hanger and the role intellectual property played in protecting his invention. From filing a provisional patent on a budget to navigating manufacturing challenges in the U.S. and China, Angus shares his journey of turning a college idea into a viral, multimillion-dollar product. He talks about securing patents, building a following through viral video...

Founder of Ruff Liners Brandon Himmel discusses how patents protect your ideas on platforms like Amazon. From his innovative dog hammock invention to navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, he talks about the critical role of intellectual property in fending off knockoffs and building a multimillion-dollar business. Brandon shares his journey, the importance of securing patents, and his experience scaling his brand, Ruffline...

Frame Your Feline co-founders Brian Vermeire and Kristina Hughes discuss their revolutionary $299 cat frame and its game-changing design. From their journey in innovation to securing patents and trademarks, they share insights on intellectual property, overcoming manufacturing challenges, and the inspiration behind their feline-focused invention. This episode dives into the rise of premium cat shelving solutions, their Shark Tank e...

AirTulip CEO Arjen de Jong, PhD discusses his groundbreaking IP-protected air-purifying headboard that transforms how we think about clean air. Unlike traditional air purifiers, this innovative headboard creates a pure, allergen-free bubble of air around your bed, leveraging laminar flow technology. Arian shares insights into his engineering background, the challenges of building a startup, and the strategic role of patents in prot...

Scott Putnam, founder of SWAT and Scoop and creator of Inventor's Edge, talks about mastering intellectual property and licensing secrets that give inventors the edge in their journey. Scott discusses his invention of the innovative SWAT and Scoop, a first-of-its-kind tool that combines a swatter and scoop, and shares how it went from idea to patented product. He explains the challenges inventors face, including navigating pat...

In this interview, the founders of Rinseroo, Lisa and Jake Lane, discuss how intellectual property (IP) protections like patents and copyrights played a critical role in saving their innovative rinsing device from knockoffs flooding the market. They share their journey of turning a simple idea into a multimillion-dollar business, their experience combating Chinese knockoffs with Amazon takedowns, and how tariffs have impacted their...

In this interview, inventor Erik Diedrichsen discusses the secrets to patent success and the challenges inventors face when protecting intellectual property. He shares his journey from shelving an idea to turning it into a multimillion-dollar business and talks about battling knockoffs, navigating lawsuits, and working with attorneys. Eric highlights the importance of investing in the right patent strategy, tackling counterfeit pro...

Brittane Rowe, co-founder of Awkward Games, discusses how mastering intellectual property (#IP) helped her team build a multimillion-dollar business with their hit card games like Hella Awkward and Build A Bae. She talks about the challenges of navigating #patent and trademark processes, the role of feedback in refining ideas, and the journey from startup struggles to major retail success at Target and Macy’s. Brittane also shares ...

Jacob Robinson, co-founder of Dig World, talks about protecting your ideas and shares the journey behind creating a multimillion-dollar construction theme park. Learn how his passion, perseverance, and smart decisions led to Dig World's success, uncover valuable lessons for entrepreneurs. Jacob discusses what it takes to turn ideas into reality, from securing patents to overcoming challenges and scaling through franchising. Di...

In this interview, Curtis Breville, creator of Dr. B's Elixir, discusses the untold intellectual property lessons behind his groundbreaking invention. He talks about how his cooling mouth spray eliminates pain from spicy foods, the challenges of securing patents, and the importance of trademarks in protecting his brand. Curtis shares his journey from a homebrewer to a problem-solver, revealing how he overcame naysayers and nav...

Mike O'Dell, founder of Legit Kits, discusses protecting ideas, entrepreneurship, and the power of innovation in "Protecting Your Ideas: Lessons from a Quilt Innovator." In this interview, Mike talks about his journey creating a multimillion-dollar quilting business, his Shark Tank experience, and how intellectual property like trademarks and copyrights play a crucial role in his success. He shares the challenges of ...

In this interview, Dori Young discusses her journey as the inventor of Clean Peepers and how she revolutionized eyewear cleaning with her innovative hand-fitted cleaning cloth. She talks about the inspiration behind her invention, overcoming challenges in product design, and the importance of intellectual property in protecting her ideas. Dori also shares insights into entrepreneurship, from navigating patents to balancing creativi...

In this interview, co-founders Chad Lee and David Kittle discuss designing and building the world's first EVA foam cooler. They talk about the innovative use of ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), the challenges they faced in manufacturing, and the role of intellectual property, including patents, in protecting their invention. The duo shares their Shark Tank journey, their dynamic partnership, and how they turned a groundbreaking i...

In this interview, Destin George Bell, creator of the groundbreaking app Card.io, talks about building an app that turns running and walking into an exciting team-based turf war game. He discusses the inspiration behind the idea, challenges of starting from scratch, and how he landed a deal on Shark Tank. Destin shares insights on navigating entrepreneurship, overcoming setbacks, and the importance of intellectual property, includi...