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Leveraging Inspiration: The Inspired Patent Podcast

S1 E3 Using Competitor Trademarks in Keyword Ads

  • S1E3
  • 12:59
  • January 30th 2024

Did you know that using a competitor's trademark term as a keyword in advertising can have legal implications, resulting in trademark infringement, if not done correctly? Understanding the nuances of trademark law and how it applies to advertising can significantly impact your intellectual property strategies. This episode of Leveraging Inspiration: The Inspired Patent Podcast delves into real cases and insights that shed light on this complex topic.

To successfully invest in your intellectual property and protect your ideas, you need to understand the legal considerations of using competitors' trademarks in keyword advertising. This knowledge can help you navigate potential legal pitfalls and make informed choices when conducting advertising campaigns that involve trademarks.

Listeners should consider reaching out to Wayne Carroll for a strategy session regarding their intellectual property. With over 15 years of experience in intellectual property law, Wayne is well-equipped to provide valuable insights and guidance tailored to your specific needs and challenges.

As a proactive step, listeners can apply the information from the podcast by ensuring they are compliant with trademark laws in their advertising campaigns. Properly assessing and addressing any potential infringements can mitigate legal risks and safeguard their intellectual property rights.

Wayne Carroll, CEO and Attorney at Inspired Idea Solutions, LLC, is a highly experienced intellectual property lawyer with a concentration in patent and trademark strategy and registration. Contact Wayne at 480-741-2440 or [email protected] to schedule a strategy session for protecting and leveraging your intellectual property assets.


BIO: Wayne Carroll founded Inspired Idea Solutions Law Firm in 2013, an IP boutique law firm focused on helping small businesses with intellectual property. At Inspired Idea Solutions, we use a proven process for obtaining IP rights that focuses on aligning the business strategy of small business clients with their IP strategy. We help small businesses implement a strategy to ensure they own and leverage their intellectual property. We also have clear expectations with zero hidden fees.

In addition to his legal work, Wayne is an Eagle Scout and actively volunteers with the Boy Scouts of America. He is also a proud father of six children and enjoys playing pickleball. Wayne's extensive experience and expertise in intellectual property law make him a highly respected attorney and a valuable asset to clients seeking protection for their intellectual property rights. Wayne can be reached at 480-741-2440 or [email protected]. You can also connect with Wayne on LinkedIn.

Schedule an appointment with Wayne Carroll for a strategy session on protecting and leveraging your intellectual property.

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Leveraging Inspiration: The Inspired Patent Podcast

Leveraging Inspiration: The Inspired Patent Podcast

This podcast is for small business owners. You work so hard and help so many people.

It breaks my heart when I learn of a small business owner that missed opportunities because they did not have the information that they needed. That is why I am here, to help you, the small business owner, to learn how to leverage your inspiration and succeed at making the world a better place.

Listen to find out simple steps you can take to make sure you own the valuable property in your business, your inspired ideas, your innovations, and solutions. More than just protecting your intellectual property (IP), I want to help you leverage your ideas so that you can offer your solutions to as many people as possible.

Each 13-week season will take you through a process in your business to improve your intellectual property protection. In each episode, I provide a small action that you can take to better protect your IP. Added together these small actions can make a huge difference for your business and the results you achieve.

Join me each week for new episodes. Find new episodes on LeveragingInspiration.com and wherever you find your podcasts

The first season (season 13 on IBGR.Network) covers: Intellectual Property Strategy for Startups and Small Business

Show Airs - Fridays 3 pm ET beginning Apr 7, 2023

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Wayne Carroll
Patent Attorney

Wayne Carroll founded Inspired Idea Solutions Law Firm in 2013, an IP boutique law firm focused on helping small businesses with intellectual property. At Inspired Idea Solutions, we use a proven process for obtaining IP rights that focuses on aligning the business strategy of small business clients with their IP strategy. We help small businesses implement a strategy to ensure they own and leverage their intellectual property. We also have clear expectations with zero hidden fees.  

In addition to his legal work, Wayne is an Eagle Scout and actively volunteers with the Boy Scouts of America. He is also a proud father of six children and enjoys playing pickleball. Wayne's extensive experience and expertise in intellectual property law make him a highly respected attorney and a valuable asset to clients seeking protection for their intellectual property rights. Wayne can be reached at 480-741-2440 or [email protected]. You can also connect with Wayne on LinkedIn.  

For help with your business Schedule an appointment with Wayne Carroll for a strategy session on how to protect and leverage your intellectual property.