Episodes

  • Protecting Your Business: Essential Privacy Laws Every Company Should Know

    Protecting Your Business: Essential Privacy Laws Every Company Should Know
    Jul 9 2024
    In the Tech Law Hangout this week, host Jordan Becker welcomes Meredith Halama to discuss privacy laws and regulations in the United States and their impact on technology companies. Meredith discusses the evolving nature of privacy laws, including recent changes in U.S. federal laws. She also highlights the growing trend toward more comprehensive regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the need for a broader privacy law to address issues outside of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

    “Companies should invest in privacy basics and build on that as they expand.” — Meredith Halama
    Show more Show less
    37 mins
  • The Role of an Investment Banker featuring Shawn Flynn

    The Role of an Investment Banker featuring Shawn Flynn
    Jun 25 2024
    On this episode of the Tech Law Hangout, host Jordan Becker is joined by Shawn Flynn, Principal of Global Capital Markets Inc. to share how he moved from founding a business in China to his involvement in the startup ecosystem in the US through volunteering with an angel-investment group. Jordan and Shawn discuss the role of an investment banker, including the differences between M&A transactions and capital markets financing. They also discuss some of the most important advantages of having an investment banker, including sector expertise, company valuation methodology, and making the transaction as streamlined and profitable as possible.
    Show more Show less
    43 mins
  • Navigating China’s IP Landscape featuring Scott Palmer

    Navigating China’s IP Landscape featuring Scott Palmer
    Jun 11 2024
    On this episode of The Tech Law Hangout, host Jordan Becker welcomes Perkins Coie Beijing Office Managing Partner Scott Palmer to share more about changes in intellectual property enforcement in China and his experience working in intellectual property practice in China. Scott and Jordan dig into China’s IP enforcement and litigation systems, including the significant improvements in the legal system over the past three decades and the sophisticated laws and enforcement mechanisms.

    “From the trajectory I’ve seen in terms of black letter law and the improvement of the enforcement mechanisms and litigation in China, the future looks optimistic.” – Scott Palmer
    Show more Show less
    45 mins
  • Design Patents—What You Need to Know: Key Insights and Advantages for Innovators

    Design Patents—What You Need to Know: Key Insights and Advantages for Innovators
    May 28 2024
    On this episode of The Tech Law Hangout, host Jordan Becker explores the growing importance of design patents as an overlooked tool for technology companies. He shares the unique features and advantages, including quicker and easier grant processes, lower costs, and ease of infringement detection. He also compares design patents to other forms of intellectual property and discuss key factors to consider when evaluating their commercial value.

    "Design patents protect the ornamental or aesthetic aspects of a product. They do not protect the functionality. They are a complementary form of protection alongside utility patents, copyright, trademark, and trade dress protection." - Jordan Becker
    Show more Show less
    19 mins
  • Using NDAs To Protect Confidential Information With Eric Evans

    Using NDAs To Protect Confidential Information With Eric Evans
    May 14 2024
    On this episode of The Tech Law Hangout, host Jordan Becker welcomes Perkins Coie Partner Eric Evans to discuss how nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) can be used to protect confidential information. Discover how NDAs provide safeguards, how to avoid common pitfalls, and the intricacies of labeling potential trade secrets. Jordan and Eric also examine the truth about the imperfections and costs of using NDAs to protect trade secrets in the tech industry.

    “Well, the key thing to know about NDAs is that having just a single standard NDA can actually get incredibly complicated.” - Eric Evans
    Show more Show less
    31 mins
  • Aligning IP Strategy With Business Strategy

    Aligning IP Strategy With Business Strategy
    Apr 30 2024
    On this episode of The Tech Law Hangout, host Jordan Becker discusses how to align intellectual property (IP) strategy with company business strategy. He shares nine factors to consider during this process, including geography and relevant market players, as well as team members individual strengths, weaknesses, and personalities.
    Show more Show less
    25 mins
  • Trademark Law With Britt Anderson

    Trademark Law With Britt Anderson
    Apr 18 2024
    On this episode of The Tech Law Hangout, we’re excited to welcome Perkins Coie partner Britt Anderson to talk about trademark law. We discuss how trademark law overlaps with business and advertising, which can create complex legal issues for technology companies. Britt also digs deeper into why trademark rights may not be automatically granted with a company name and how you can apply for trademark registration in the United States and the rest of the world.

    “Salespeople often prefer descriptive trademarks, even with their weaknesses, because their descriptiveness makes it so easy for customers to understand the underlying product.” - Britt Anderson
    Show more Show less
    53 mins
  • The Tech Law Hangout: EP 12 – Accelerating The Patent Application Process

    The Tech Law Hangout: EP 12 – Accelerating The Patent Application Process
    Apr 2 2024
    On this episode of The Tech Law Hangout, host Jordan Becker discusses the normal patent application timeline, the ways you can speed up the patent examination process, and the associated costs of doing so.

    Have questions, comments, or suggestions for a future podcast episode? Email Jordan Becker. We’d love to hear from you!
    Show more Show less
    13 mins