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Why providers should care about IP & Copyright, with Steven Weigler

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Episode Description

Steven Weigler is the Founder and Managing Partner of EmergeCounsel, whose mission is to provide a worldwide clientele legal counsel on the protection of intellectual property and business assets at a lower price point than large legal firms. In order to fulfill its mission, Steven developed systems-based approaches, which combine best in-class legal technology for legal research and management combined with a strong empathetic human element.

Steven is especially passionate about brand protection where he developed TotalTM®, a proprietary trademark prosecution system which combines predictive search technology, powerful docketing software, and passionate and knowledgeable trademark counsel on a competitive flat fee.

00:00 – Why should IT providers worry about IP law?
04:56 – What about small companies?
07:18 – AI & copyright
11:45 – Confusion in law as an opportunity
13:34 – Adobe & Firefly
14:22 – Protecting SaaS models
18:18 – Contacting Steven

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