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June 13, 2025 62 mins

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, Ruffliners, through persistence and strategic decisions. Learn how investing in patents and understanding the legal landscape can turn your inventions into a money-making success. #patent #invention #investing #multimillion #lawsuit #victory #money #million #attorney #china #win #inventions

#priorart #amazonfba #patentlitigation #trademarkregistration #scalingamazon

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:42 - Brandon Himmel Rough Liners
03:34 - Origin of Rough Liners
07:57 - Starting a Business Journey
08:48 - Getting Started with Entrepreneurship
12:48 - Quitting Your Job Challenges
17:14 - Business Revenue Insights
19:40 - Understanding Intellectual Property
21:55 - Significance of Patents
24:30 - Intellectual Property as a Safety Net
25:20 - Patents Against Competitors
28:25 - Understanding Continuations
31:18 - Importance of Patent Continuations
33:15 - Shark Tank Application Experience
39:10 - Achieving $1M Sales Milestone
39:55 - Recognizing Success Moments
43:00 - The 10X Rule Insights
43:55 - Investment in Business Growth
46:14 - Investing in Yourself
47:42 - Business Breakthroughs and Challenges
53:27 - Impact of Sharks on Business Growth
56:25 - Tips for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
59:15 - Connecting with Ruffliners and Brandon
01:01:35 - Outro

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