
Everything Intellectual Property
My name is David Spears and I am an Intellectual Property attorney who manages patent portfolios for client ranges from start-up companies to multibillion dollar companies around the world. I am also a former college football player for Michigan State University. I am interviewing people who have invested in themselves and Intellectual property, and who then goes on to start a business around their intellectual Property.
Episodes
107 episodes
Vac Daddy: Why Patents Won't Guarantee Success 🚀
In this interview, we explore the challenges of innovation and why patents alone won't guarantee success with entrepreneur Matthew Daguanno. Matthew, the inventor of the Vac Daddy—a revolutionary pool vacuum system—talks about the highs and low...
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Inventing on the Go: How Jenny De Leon Created a Patented Travel Container for Women Travelers
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-co...
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47:44

You Can Achieve Your Dreams with My Proven Business Strategies
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 prob...
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How Licensing Changed My Life as an Inventor
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 di...
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How Pepper Pong Reinvented Ping Pong Forever
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 ...
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51:57

From Patent to Play: The Rise of Reaction Technologies
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 missio...
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The Power of IP & Social Media in Building a Million-Dollar Product
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...
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How Patents Protect Your Ideas on Amazon
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 intellectua...
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IP Secrets Behind a $299 Cat Frame Revolution 🐾
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 p...
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From NASA to Patents: How Air Tulip Was Invented
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 ...
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52:06

Swat & Scoop: From Patent to Market Success
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 Sc...
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How IP Saved Rinseroo from Knockoffs 🚿
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....
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RIVERBEND: Secrets to Patent Success They Don’t Tell You
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 multi...
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Mastering IP: Lessons from Awkward Games’ Success
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...
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55:27

How a Theme Park Was Built on Perseverance & IP Protection
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...
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53:26

The Untold IP Lessons Behind Dr. B's Elixir
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 o...
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Protecting Your Ideas: Lessons from a Quilt Innovator
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-do...
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How Dori Young Revolutionized Eyewear Cleaning
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 ch...
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How We Built the World's First EVA Foam Cooler
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 r...
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From Broke to Shark Tank: The Card.io Rise
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 ...
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54:27

From Bear Coats to Business Success on Shark Tank
In this interview, Giancarlo DiMeo , founder of Wild Coat, talks about turning fun animal-themed ski coats into business success. From the invention of bear coats to Shark Tank negotiations, Carlo shares insights on entrepreneurship, product de...
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46:54

DRY IN STRIDE
In this interview, Sara Slettebo discusses how she patented her invention, Dry in Stride, and built a business from the ground up. She talks about navigating challenges like securing a patent, finding the right attorney, and scaling her product...
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How I Scaled a $150K Startup with IP and Innovation
In this interview, Jake Piekarski shares how he scaled his $150K snow removal startup, Snow Scholars, by leveraging intellectual property, innovation, and a unique business model. Jake talks about employing college students, creating flexible j...
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From Low-Income Living to Shark Tank Success 💼
Matt Hall, founder and CEO of TrueFit Customs, discusses how he risked $125K to build a $15M business. He talks about his journey from low-income housing to scaling his revolutionary custom-fit mouthguard company, which now serves NFL and NHL t...
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Patent Power: How a Teen Secured $1M in Sales
In this interview, Mickey shares how protecting intellectual property turned a school idea into a $1M business. He discusses the invention of the Ornament Anchor, created to keep Christmas ornaments safe, and how he and his brother started the ...
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