IP Goes Pop Podcast
1) Intellectual Property Firsts: We're #1
"If you're not first, you're last!" This week on IP Goes Pop!®, co-hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue chase down "IP firsts" and explain why these origin stories still matter to creators, brands, ...Show More
2) Non-Traditional Trademarks: How Color, Sound, and Scent become Protectable
What color says luxury before you open the box? What sound makes you grab the popcorn before a movie starts? In this episode of IP Goes Pop!®, hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue explore how color,...Show More
Non-Traditional Trademarks: How Color, Sound, and Scent become Protectable
38:21 | Dec 23rd, 2025
3) Wu-Tang Clan's One-Of-A-Kind Album Could Rewrite Music Law: Shaolin Secrets
Enter the 36 Chambers of intellectual property as hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue spin the story of Wu-Tang Clan's mysterious, one-of-a-kind album Once Upon a Time in Shaolin, and the first-of-...Show More
Wu-Tang Clan's One-Of-A-Kind Album Could Rewrite Music Law: Shaolin Secrets
31:36 | Nov 3rd, 2025
4) From Comics to Court: A Spider-Man Patent Saga
Swing into the world of intellectual property and untangle the legal threads behind legendary wall-crawling comic book character, Spider-Man. From comic book origins to blockbuster films, hosts Michae...Show More
5) The (Copy) Right Tool for the Job: The Copyright Tool Kit
Filing for a copyright application doesn’t have to be an overly complex chore. You just need the right tools for the job. Hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue welcome Jessica Chinnadurai, Attorney A...Show More
6) IP State of the Union Part 2: Billion Dollar Character Acquisitions
In this second installment of "IP State of the Union: Billion-Dollar Character Acquisitions," IP Goes Pop!® co-hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue explore goodwill—the invisible yet invaluable asse...Show More
7) IP State of the Union: Billion Dollar Character Acquisitions (Part 1)
How have blockbuster IP deals reshaped modern filmmaking? Dive into Hollywood’s most strategic moves—from Disney’s Marvel takeover catalyzed by the success of Iron Man (2008) to the high-stakes integr...Show More
8) Recognizing and Avoiding Trademark Scams and Hoaxes with Jason Lott of the USPTO
Trademark scams are on the rise, threatening businesses with costly setbacks and legal risks. Hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue are joined Jason Lott, Managing Attorney for Trademark Customer Out...Show More
Recognizing and Avoiding Trademark Scams and Hoaxes with Jason Lott of the USPTO
43:12 | Dec 16th, 2024
9) Halloween Spoktacular 3: Losing Your Monster
Have you ever wondered how your favorite Halloween monsters became pop culture icons? In this Spooktacular episode of IP Goes Pop!®, hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue dive into the fascinating le...Show More
10) Artificial Intelligence: A Deeper Dive into Pop Culture Part 2
How are deepfakes—those eerily convincing, digitally altered images and videos—reshaping our world? Intellectual property attorneys Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue dive back into the fascinating worl...Show More