Heist-ish

Ivy McNeill | Attorney and Legal Analyst
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Heist-ish

Heist-ish is the show for bold, business-savvy entrepreneurs who love a little legal drama with their strategy. Hosted by trademark and business attorney Ivy McNeill, each episode unpacks the jaw-dropping details of brand battles, scandalous trademark disputes, and high-stakes legal heists—all while delivering must-know business and legal insights. Ivy breaks down the latest trademark controversies to teach you how to build a brand that’s truly protected, helping you sidestep costly lawsuits, shady contracts, and risky partnerships. Along the way, special guests will join to share insider strategies for safeguarding your business, negotiating deals, and avoiding legal pitfalls. If you're a creative CEO, independent professional, or founder-to-be ready to legally level up—while sipping on the hottest business tea—tune in. 

Episodes

  1. 11/30/2022

    Homesick Candles Targets Small Candle Makers | Learn About Prior Use Trademark Rights

    Send us a text Within the past 5 years, Homesick Candles has trademarked names of states, cities, and zodiac signs for its home fragrance and lifestyle brand. After securing trademark registration Homesick took steps to shut down the websites of small businesses selling candles named after states, cities, and zodiac signs right before the biggest sale season of the year--Black Friday!   Listen to learn how this happened.  Discover how small businesses that were using the names of states, cities, and zodiac signs as their products names before Homesick may have options to challenge Homesick's trademark rights and possibly secure trademark rights of their own.  Follow along @legallyivy and @heistishpodcast for more Disclaimer: The information provided does not and is not intended to constitute legal advice. Instead, all information, content, and materials provided are for general informational purposes only.

    15 min

  2. 11/03/2022

    "White Lives Matter" Trademark Dispute | Who Owns the Slogan & How the USPTO Treats Widespread Slogans on Trademark Apps

    Send us a text The headlines read, "Kanye West can no longer sell his "White Lives Matter" shirts because "two black-men" already own the trademark." A controversial headline to make you click...but it's not accurate. Civic Cipher, comprised of Ramses Ja and Quinton Ward, has a pending trademark app for the slogan "White Lives Matter." But without a registered trademark certificate Civic Cipher can't stop Ye from selling “White Lives Matter shirts and based on the common usage of the slogan, the Civic Cipher application may be refused by the USPTO. Listen and learn how the USPTO treats commonly used and widespread slogans on trademark applications. Follow along @legallyivy and @heistishpodcast for more Disclaimer: The information provided does not and is not intended to constitute legal advice. Instead, all information, content, and materials provided are for general informational purposes only.

    18 min

  3. 10/18/2022

    Cannabis Brand Must Pay $2M for "Cannaburst" Product | The Ramifications of Intentional and Malicious Trademark Infringement

    Send us a text Wrigley, the company that owns Starbursts, Skittles, and LifeSavers recently won over $2 Million in a trademark infringement lawsuit against a cannabis candy company because the court determined that the cannabis brand's infringement was willful and malicious. Listen to this episode to better understand the ramifications of willful, intentional, and malicious trademark infringement and avoid making the same mistake as this cannabis brand.  Follow along @legallyivy and @heistishpodcast for more Disclaimer: The information provided does not and is not intended to constitute legal advice. Instead, all information, content, and materials provided are for general informational purposes only.

    12 min

  4. 09/19/2022

    Christian Dior Sues Dior Restaurant | Discover the Penalties of Trademark Infringement

    Send us a text A Kansas-based restaurant operating as the Dior Restaurant begin marketing on Instagram, offering free "Dior" bags with the purchase of two entrees, and found itself on the receiving end of a trademark infringement lawsuit filed by none other than Christian Dior.  Listen for the deets and hear first-hand what's at risk or up for grabs in a trademark infringement lawsuit.  Follow along @legallyivy and @heistishpodcast for more Disclaimer: The information provided does not and is not intended to constitute legal advice. Instead, all information, content, and materials provided are for general informational purposes only.

    13 min

  5. 08/22/2022

    Rapper IDK Calls Out Popeyes for Using His Trademark | Let's Discuss Trademark Classes

    Send us a text Popeyes released a new menu item, "the IDK Meal," and Rapper IDK took to twitter enraged because he considered Popeyes use of his trademarked stage name to be trademark infringement. However, his misunderstanding of the extent of his trademark rights is common among entrepreneurs. Listen to this episode to get a better understanding of trademark classes and how these classes impact the scope of your trademark rights. Get the deets and don't make the same mistake.  Follow along @legallyivy and @heistishpodcast for more Disclaimer: The information provided does not and is not intended to constitute legal advice. Instead, all information, content, and materials provided are for general informational purposes only.

    9 min

  6. 08/17/2022

    Taylor Swift Accused of Swiping Song Lyrics | How Copyrights Protect Your Creative Work

    Send us a text Taylor Swift is facing a copyright infringement lawsuit for allegedly copying lyrics to a song performed by the group 3LW. Listen and learn about copyrights and the steps to establishing a strong copyright infringers case. Bonus…you get to hear me (attempt to) sing in this episode. Thank me later. Lol!  Follow along @legallyivy and @heistishpodcast for more Disclaimer: The information provided does not and is not intended to constitute legal advice. Instead, all information, content, and materials provided are for general informational purposes only.

    10 min

  7. 08/12/2022

    Oprah Sues Oprahdemics Podcast | Don’t Do This When Choosing A Brand Name

    Send us a text Oprah's company Harpo, Inc. filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against the creators of the Oprahdemics podcast. The creators intended to honor the Queen of Talk but found themselves on the receiving end of a lawsuit from Oprah's legal team requesting they rebrand and rename the podcast. Uh O'!  Get into the deets and don't make the same mistake - don't try to build on another brand's trademark.  Follow along @legallyivy and @heistishpodcast for more Disclaimer: The information provided does not and is not intended to constitute legal advice. Instead, all information, content, and materials provided are for general informational purposes only.

    10 min

  8. 08/01/2022

    Kelis Accuses Beyonce of Stealing Music

    Send us a text Kelis accused Beyonce of thievery after learning her song "Milkshake" was used on the Renaissance album but is her frustration misplaced and a result of a major legal mistake she made that resulted in her signing away the rights to her music? Get the deets and don't make the same mistake - read your contracts. Follow along @legallyivy and @heistishpodcast for more Disclaimer: The information provided does not and is not intended to constitute legal advice. Instead, all information, content, and materials provided are for general informational purposes only.

    8 min

  9. TRAILER

    Heistish | What to Expect

    Send us a text Heistish is a show for savvy and ambitious entrepreneurs seeking legal insights and business tips from the jaw-dropping details of trending trademark disputes and breath-taking brand heists.  With each episode you'll get the inside scoop on the latest scandalous allegations of brand theft and business tips from trademark and business attorney, Ivy McNeill. By breaking down these trending legal issues, Ivy will teach you how to develop a business that is truly protected with a strong legal foundation you can confidently build on. Throughout the season, Ivy and guests will walk you step-by-step through what it takes to protect your brand from trademark infringement, contract disputes, and costly lawsuits. You’ll learn best techniques and what to look for before signing contracts, partnering with other brands, and sharing your creative ideas. So, if you’re a creative CEO, independent professional, or founder-to-be, who wants to legally level-up your business practices and likes the tea piping hot, tune in.  And if you spot some heistish conduct or trademark disputes you want Ivy to discuss, share the details on Instagram @heistishpodcast and receive a Starbucks gift card if your topic is selected for the show. Follow along @legallyivy and @heistishpodcast for more Disclaimer: The information provided does not and is not intended to constitute legal advice. Instead, all information, content, and materials provided are for general informational purposes only.

    2 min

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About

Heist-ish is the show for bold, business-savvy entrepreneurs who love a little legal drama with their strategy. Hosted by trademark and business attorney Ivy McNeill, each episode unpacks the jaw-dropping details of brand battles, scandalous trademark disputes, and high-stakes legal heists—all while delivering must-know business and legal insights. Ivy breaks down the latest trademark controversies to teach you how to build a brand that’s truly protected, helping you sidestep costly lawsuits, shady contracts, and risky partnerships. Along the way, special guests will join to share insider strategies for safeguarding your business, negotiating deals, and avoiding legal pitfalls. If you're a creative CEO, independent professional, or founder-to-be ready to legally level up—while sipping on the hottest business tea—tune in. 

Information

  • Creator
    Ivy McNeill | Attorney and Legal Analyst
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Canary and Hedge
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    Heist-ish

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