From Idea to Asset with Timothy Menasco

Timothy Menasco

Most businesses don't realize what ideas they're leaving unprotected until it's too late and the most dangerous questions are the ones you don't even know to ask. This podcast fixes that. Each episode, Timothy Menasco (attorney & partner at Harter Secrest & Emery LLP) breaks down IP and business law in plain English, so you can spot the risks, protect what you've built, and turn your ideas into defensible assets. Watch the full video versions on YouTube: search Timothy Menasco. This podcast is intended for general informational purposes and is not legal advice. Attorney advertising.

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    5 Mistakes That Sink Startups

    Most founders treat intellectual property as an afterthought until a competitor copies their product, an investor asks the hard questions in due diligence, or they discover they don't actually own what they thought they did. In this episode, I break down the 5 intellectual property mistakes that sink startups and how to avoid them before they cost you your competitive edge, or your company. Whether you're building your first product or scaling toward a raise or acquisition, these are the IP traps that catch even sophisticated founders. Follow the show so you never miss an episode. Watch the full video version on YouTube: search "Timothy Menasco". Email: tmenasco@hselaw.com Firm: hselaw.com/timothy-w-menasco Instagram: instagram.com/@timothymenasco X: x.com/mrtimmenasco This podcast is intended for general informational purposes and should not be considered legal advice. Attorney advertising.

    4 min

  2. Jun 3

    5 Patent Strategies for an Unbreakable Portfolio

    Most patent portfolios look impressive until they're tested. Then the weaknesses show: claims competitors design around, gaps that surface during due diligence, patents that don't hold up when it matters most. In this episode, Timothy Menasco (Partner at Harter Secrest & Emery LLP) breaks down the top 5 patent prosecution strategies that build portfolios that actually hold up in litigation, in licensing, and in acquisitions. Whether you're a founder protecting your first invention, in-house counsel managing a growing portfolio, or an inventor who wants to do it right, these are the strategies that turn a stack of patents into real, defensible value. Check out the full video version on YouTube: Search "Timothy Menasco". Email: tmenasco@hselaw.com YouTube: youtube.com/@timothymenasco Firm: hselaw.com/timothy-w-menasco Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/timothymenasco Instagram: Instagram.com/@timothymenasco X: x.com/mrtimmenasco The information in this podcast is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Attorney advertising.

    14 min
  3. The 4 Types of IP Every Business Owner Needs to Know

    May 27

    The 4 Types of IP Every Business Owner Needs to Know

    Patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, do you actually know which ones protect your business? Most founders and business owners can't confidently explain the difference, and that gap is exactly where good ideas get lost, copied, or left unprotected. In this episode, Timothy Menasco breaks down the four main types of intellectual property in plain English, what each one actually protects, when you need it, and the costly assumptions people make about all four. Whether you're a solo inventor, a startup founder, or running an established company, this is the common-sense foundation that helps your good ideas grow into protected assets. Follow the show so you never miss an episode. Watch the full video version on YouTube: search Timothy Menasco. Got a question about protecting your IP? Drop it in the comments. It might become a future episode. Email: tmenasco@hselaw.com Firm: hselaw.com/people/timothy-w-menasco Instagram: instagram.com/@timothymenasco X: x.com/mrtimmenasco This podcast is intended for general informational purposes and should not be considered legal advice. Attorney advertising.

    9 min
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Most businesses don't realize what ideas they're leaving unprotected until it's too late and the most dangerous questions are the ones you don't even know to ask. This podcast fixes that. Each episode, Timothy Menasco (attorney & partner at Harter Secrest & Emery LLP) breaks down IP and business law in plain English, so you can spot the risks, protect what you've built, and turn your ideas into defensible assets. Watch the full video versions on YouTube: search Timothy Menasco. This podcast is intended for general informational purposes and is not legal advice. Attorney advertising.

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