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Episode 34 – Intellectual Property Rights at Death: Copyrights (Part 3 of 3)

In this episode of Into the Woods–the final part of a three-part series on intellectual property–attorney Trent Bolar joins host Dave Shaffer to explain how copyright works, when a work enters the public domain, and why ownership structure matters so much for a creator’s estate. Plus, the AI training lawsuits reshaping copyright law, the Tupac estate’s cease-and-desist letters, and a tribute to Dolly Parton and the catalog she built to outlast her.

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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.