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.
Everything Intellectual Property
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 business as kids. Mickey talks about securing a patent, their grassroots strategy to test the product at local fairs, and growing the business into a multimillion-dollar success. He reflects on their Shark Tank experience, the importance of mentorship, and lessons learned in retail and marketing. For aspiring entrepreneurs, especially kids, Mickey emphasizes the value of taking action, learning from mistakes, and finding support along the way.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - What is the Ornament Anchor
01:01 - Starting the Business Journey
03:51 - Thoughts on College Education
05:59 - Experience on Shark Tank
07:28 - Entrepreneurial Advice
09:43 - Following Ornament Anchor Online
10:42 - End of Interview