Jun 9, 202636 minS7
Explore the "middle" phase of intellectual property protection. The period between filing and final protection is a crucial phase where strategy, negotiation, and risk management take shape. Using pop culture references...
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IP Goes Pop
Hosted by Volpe Koenig Intellectual Property Law · society · EN
About this Podcast:
IP Goes Pop explores the interface between intellectual property(IP) and popular culture. Patents, trademarks, and copyrights are often referenced in popular movies, television and songs, but who owns the rights to creative expression? How long does a patent last? What makes a trade secret truly secret? Is the media getting it right when reporting on intellectual property issues? Hosted by intellectual property attorney Michael Snyder, with guest colleagues, inventors, writers, and creators, this lively, bi-weekly podcast discusses intellectual property with a pop-culture twist.
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What is IP Goes Pop about?
IP Goes Pop explores the interface between intellectual property(IP) and popular culture. Patents, trademarks, and copyrights are often referenced in popular movies, television and songs, but who owns the rights to creative expression? How long does a patent last? What makes a trade secret truly secret? Is the media getting it right when reporting on intellectual property issues?
Who hosts IP Goes Pop?
IP Goes Pop is hosted by Volpe Koenig Intellectual Property Law. The show has published 60 episodes to date.
What has IP Goes Pop covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Stuck In the "Middle" of IP Law with You (Patents, Trademarks, and Trade Secrets)" (9 June 2026, 36 minutes), "College Meets IP: The Intellectual Property of Higher Education" (15 April 2026, 38 minutes), and "If You're Not Firsts, You're Lasts: Intellectual Property Lasts" (3 April 2026, 38 minutes).
How often does IP Goes Pop publish?
IP Goes Pop publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 60 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on IP Goes Pop?
Booking probability for IP Goes Pop is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. IP Goes Pop requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. IP Goes Pop's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch IP Goes Pop?
The strongest fits for IP Goes Pop are Law & Legal Services. IP Goes Pop has a society audience.
About the host
Volpe Koenig Intellectual Property Law hosts IP Goes Pop, a society podcast with 60 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Apr 15, 202638 minS7College may be one of pop culture's favorite settings, but behind the scenes, universities are serious intellectual property owners. Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue explore how colleges use trademark, copyright, and...
Apr 3, 202638 minS7In pop culture, "last" often just means "for now." In intellectual property law, it means something much more concrete. In this episode of IP Goes Pop®, Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue explore what "last" really means...
Episode #1
Intellectual Property Firsts: We're #1
Feb 24, 202634 minS7"If you're not first, you're last!" This week on IP Goes Pop!®, co-hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue chase down "IP firsts" and explain why these origin stories still matter to creators, brands, and inventors...
Dec 23, 202538 minS6What color says luxury before you open the box? What sound makes you grab the popcorn before a movie starts? In this episode of IP Goes Pop!®, hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue explore how color, sound, and even...
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Nov 3, 202532 minS6Enter the 36 Chambers of intellectual property as hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue spin the story of Wu-Tang Clan's mysterious, one-of-a-kind album Once Upon a Time in Shaolin, and the first-of-its-kind legal case...
Sep 23, 202535 minS6Swing into the world of intellectual property and untangle the legal threads behind legendary wall-crawling comic book character, Spider-Man. From comic book origins to blockbuster films, hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph...
Aug 19, 202543 minS6Filing for a copyright application doesn't have to be an overly complex chore. You just need the right tools for the job. Hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue welcome Jessica Chinnadurai, Attorney Advisor from the...
Mar 25, 202539 minS6In this second installment of "IP State of the Union: Billion-Dollar Character Acquisitions," IP Goes Pop!® co-hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue explore goodwill—the invisible yet invaluable asset fueling iconic...
Feb 18, 202535 minS6How have blockbuster IP deals reshaped modern filmmaking? Dive into Hollywood's most strategic moves—from Disney's Marvel takeover catalyzed by the success of Iron Man (2008) to the high-stakes integration of Fox...
Dec 16, 202443 minS5Trademark scams are on the rise, threatening businesses with costly setbacks and legal risks. Hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue are joined Jason Lott , Managing Attorney for Trademark Customer Outreach at the US...
Oct 29, 202434 minS5Have you ever wondered how your favorite Halloween monsters became pop culture icons? In this Spooktacular episode of IP Goes Pop!®, hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue dive into the fascinating legal stories behind...
Aug 7, 202434 minS5How are deepfakes—those eerily convincing, digitally altered images and videos—reshaping our world? Intellectual property attorneys Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue dive back into the fascinating world of artificial...
Jul 11, 202435 minS5Hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue kick off a two-part series on artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on intellectual property (IP) rights in an individual's persona. They delve into generative AI, explaining...
Jun 11, 202438 minS5Put on your best suit and step into the world of TV legal dramas with podcast co-hosts, IP attorneys, and shareholders Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue, as they guide you through the realities, quirks and possible...
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USPTO - History Matters
Mar 19, 202434 minS5Dive into the rich history of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) with this episode of IP Goes Pop!®, guided by USPTO historian Rebekah Oakes and co-hosted by Intellectual Property Attorneys Michael...
IP Goes Pop
Technohumanism
Feb 26, 202432 minNavigate the interface of IP and transformative technologies that can augment human capabilities, both in science fiction and emerging reality with Co-hosts, Shareholders, and Intellectual Property attorneys Michael...
Episode #6
Lessons from Movies About Innovators
Nov 29, 202335 minS4Get ready for a cinematic exploration of innovation and intellectual property as depicted in popular movies about inventors and creators. In this episode, IP Goes Pop!® co-hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue, peel...
Episode #5
I'm a Barbie Girl in an IP World
Sep 21, 202332 minS4This episode of IP Goes Pop!®, takes you on a journey through the iconic world of the Barbie universe and brand, exploring its deep-rooted connections with pop culture and intellectual property law. Hop in the dream car...
Jul 12, 202336 minS4Hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue are joined by: Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Kathi Vidal; Executive Director of the National...
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Michael Snyder
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Paul DelPonte
Executive Director and CEO, National Crime Prevention Council
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John Riley
US Director of Volunteer Ministries, Punch Buggy Brewing Company
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Ryan O'Donnell
Executive Director, Crying Eagle Brewing
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