34: Let Gorillas Fight Your Trolls With Devin Miller

Devin Miller is the founder and CEO of Miller IP Law, a patent and trademark firm that focuses on helping startups and small businesses maneuver the world of patents, trademarks, and copyrights. We discuss intellectual property, the pros and cons of franchising your business, and analyze how trademarks work worldwide.  

 

Timestamps

[01:51] How Devin manages to run four companies and still have time for his family

[02:20] Devin’s passion for startups

[03:25] The legal aspects of launching and managing startups

[06:25] Devin’s go-to management frameworks

[10:40] Defining intellectual property

[13:26] How to register, manage, and expand intellectual property rights

[16:37] How Devin comes up with startup ideas

[20:55] Factors affecting intellectual property protection

[26:18] The pros and cons of franchising your business

[30:30] Dissecting the franchise agreement

[32:20] The love-hate relationship between franchising and entrepreneurship

[33:54] Distinguishing a franchise from a business chain

[37:01] The difference between R and TM trademarks

[41:15] How trademarks operate locally and internationally

[42:30] Why startups need to protect their trademarks immediately

[45:31] Devin’s goal for all his companies

 

Links and Resources

Devin’s Website

Devin’s LinkedIn

Book a Free Consultation with Devin

Steve's soon-to-be-published book

Steve's blog

https://StevePreda.com