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Episode 33 – Intellectual Property Rights at Death: Trademarks (Part 2 of 3)

In this episode of Into the Woods–part two of a three-part series on intellectual property–attorney Trent Bolar joins host Dave Shaffer to explain what a trademark actually protects, why use in commerce is the key to keeping one alive, and what happens to a mark when its owner passes away. Plus, the NCAA’s trademark fight with DraftKings and the reason bars and restaurants call it the big game.

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Episode 32 – Intellectual Property Rights at Death: Patents (Part 1 of 3)

In this episode of Into the Woods–part one of a three-part series on intellectual property–attorney Trent Bolar joins host Dave Shaffer to explain how patent rights are handled after death, including executor responsibilities, ownership structures, and maintenance fees. Plus, the fascinating story behind Michael Jackson’s patented shoe that made his famous lean possible.

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Episode 31 – Spousal Rights After Death: Understanding New York’s Right of Election

In this episode of Into the Woods, attorney Hannah Cannon joins host Dave Shaffer to explain New York’s spousal right of election–the law that prevents a spouse from being completely cut out of an estate. They cover how the right works, when it can be waived, and share a cautionary tale about the lead singer of The Cars and his estranged supermodel wife.

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Episode 30 – Retirement Accounts After Death: SECURE Act 2.0 & Trust Planning (Part 2)

In Part 2 of their retirement accounts series, Dave Shaffer and Morgan Napierski cover SECURE Act 2.0, exceptions to the 10-year rule, and the difference between conduit and accumulation trusts—plus a fun Jeopardy round to test it all.