The 1-Year (or Less) Clock is Ticking!

Public disclosure can kill your patent rights!

In some foreign countries, the grace period is ZERO DAYS after letting the public know about your invention, so you must file before going public. Other countries give you six months, and in the U.S., you have 12 months to file your patent application after you've made the idea public.

Full transcript at ⁠⁠kingpatentlaw.com/blog⁠

Don't let the legal darkness win. Ready to build or manage your frighteningly powerful IP? Book your consultation with me at kingpatentlaw.com⁠.

Avoid the legal horrors, and keep rocking your IP.

This information is for educational purposes only, isn’t legal advice, and doesn’t form an attorney-client relationship. Please seek the counsel of a licensed attorney, perhaps me, for your specific legal needs.

You have an invention, but before you file, you need to know this: The USPTO is a graveyard for brilliant ideas killed by simple legal errors.

Attorney Julie King, a rock-and-horror-loving patent lawyer, shows you the Six Legal Sins that send great inventions to the grave. Learn to avoid Oversharing (Sin 1), Redundancy (Sin 2), and Amateurism (Sin 6) to keep your international rights and ensure your patent is enforceable. Over 92% of applications receive a rejection, so you need a plan!

• Sin 1: Oversharing (0:44)
• Sin 2: Redundancy (2:25)
• Sin 3: Omission (4:03)
• Sin 4: Obviousness (5:48)
• Sin 5: Impersonation (7:12)
• Sin 6: Amateurism (9:22)

Don't let your brilliant invention become another headstone in The Patent Graveyard. Intellectual property is one of the most terrifyingly useful tools you have. Having a professional in your corner is the best way to avoid committing these legal sins.

Full transcript at ⁠⁠kingpatentlaw.com/blog⁠

Don't let the legal darkness win. Ready to build or manage your frighteningly powerful IP? Book your consultation with me at kingpatentlaw.com⁠.

Avoid the legal horrors, and keep rocking your IP.

This information is for educational purposes only, isn’t legal advice, and doesn’t form an attorney-client relationship. Please seek the counsel of a licensed attorney, perhaps me, for your specific legal needs.

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The unauthorized use of AI to clone your voice or image (deepfake) requires a legal defense. Attorney Julie King discusses the ELVIS Act in Tennessee, which protects an individual's voice from unauthorized AI simulation. Learn how explicit contract provisions are currently the strongest protection against digital replicas.

Full transcript at ⁠⁠kingpatentlaw.com/blog⁠

Don't let the legal darkness win. Ready to build or manage your frighteningly powerful IP? Book your consultation with me at kingpatentlaw.com⁠.

Finally, this is not legal advice and I'm not your lawyer. Please seek the counsel of licensed attorney, perhaps me, for your specific legal needs.

And stay legally sharp and keep rocking your IP.

Discover the famous Tom Waits right of publicity case: he successfully sued Frito-Lay and its ad agency for using a voice impersonator. The court noted that a voice is "as distinctive and personal as a face". This segment explains the legal mechanism of the right of publicity and why protecting your unique identity is essential.

Full transcript at ⁠⁠kingpatentlaw.com/blog⁠

Don't let the legal darkness win. Ready to build or manage your frighteningly powerful IP? Book your consultation with me at kingpatentlaw.com⁠.

Finally, this is not legal advice and I'm not your lawyer. Please seek the counsel of licensed attorney, perhaps me, for your specific legal needs.

And stay legally sharp and keep rocking your IP.

Your personal brand, including your signature look and style, is protected by trademark law and the right of publicity. Learn how a contract can become a trap if it's too broad, allowing a brand to edit your content or use your likeness in a way that damages your reputation.

Full transcript at ⁠⁠kingpatentlaw.com/blog⁠

Don't let the legal darkness win. Ready to build or manage your frighteningly powerful IP? Book your consultation with me at kingpatentlaw.com⁠.

Finally, this is not legal advice and I'm not your lawyer. Please seek the counsel of licensed attorney, perhaps me, for your specific legal needs.

And stay legally sharp and keep rocking your IP.

The consequences of poor disclosure can include fines, class action lawsuits, and damaged trust. The FTC rule is simple: if there is a material connection (cash, product, loan), it must be clearly and conspicuously shown. Julie King warns against the legal risks of vague tags like #collab or #partner. Use #ad or #sponsored at the very top.

Full transcript at ⁠⁠kingpatentlaw.com/blog⁠

Don't let the legal darkness win. Ready to build or manage your frighteningly powerful IP? Book your consultation with me at kingpatentlaw.com⁠.

Finally, this is not legal advice and I'm not your lawyer. Please seek the counsel of licensed attorney, perhaps me, for your specific legal needs.

And stay legally sharp and keep rocking your IP.

The true horror happens when contracts are poorly drafted. This segment dissects the two most common errors: granting a perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide license without realizing it , or the business failing to include an assignment clause and thus not owning its own marketing material. Protect your IP and avoid expensive legal battles.

Full transcript at kingpatentlaw.com/blogDon't let the legal darkness win. Ready to build or manage your frighteningly powerful IP? Book your consultation with me at KingPatentLaw.com. Finally, this is not legal advice and I'm not your lawyer. Please seek the counsel of licensed attorney, perhaps me, for your specific legal needs. And stay legally sharp and keep rocking your IP.

Learn the difference between copyright assignment (selling ownership) and licensing (renting permission to use).

Attorney Julie King breaks down the two main legal mechanisms for securing rights to content and reveals why the "work made for hire" mechanism is rarely applicable to independent contractors.

Don't be fooled by the Siren's Song!

Full transcript at ⁠kingpatentlaw.com/blogDon't let the legal darkness win. Ready to build or manage your frighteningly powerful IP? Book your consultation with me at KingPatentLaw.com. Finally, this is not legal advice and I'm not your lawyer. Please seek the counsel of licensed attorney, perhaps me, for your specific legal needs.

And stay legally sharp and keep rocking your IP.