Join Meghan in this episode as she explores the world of intellectual property with Rey Barceló, an expert in patent law. They discuss trademarks, copyrights, and patents, demystifying the key differences and the importance of timely filings.

Rey shares insights on how intellectual property impacts businesses, the significance of legal guidance, and real-life examples, including a unique case involving a patent for a sleep bra designed to prevent wrinkles in the décolletage area. Hidden rules and laws in intellectual property are explored, emphasizing the need for legal guidance.

The conversation also covers international intellectual property treaties, challenges in the medical device industry, and the role of AI in the legal field. Rey offers advice for business owners and emphasizes the need for experienced professionals in navigating intellectual property complexities.

About Meghan’s guest: Rey Barceló is a patent attorney with over 25 years of experience in the field of intellectual property. His practice focuses on the acquisition, protection, licensing, and litigation of intellectual property, especially patents.

Rey is a graduate of Stanford Law School and has engineering degrees from USC and Loyola Marymount University. Rey’s practice includes preparing and prosecuting patent applications in diverse technical areas, including computer hardware and software, communication networks, telephony, radar, signal processing, electrical and electronic medical devices, Internet-related applications, semiconductors, video compression, and analog circuits.

He is often called upon to assess intellectual property portfolios, evaluate the strength of competitors’ portfolios, negotiate and draft licenses, and conduct patent infringement and validity analyses.

In this episode, Meghan and her guest, Liz Carlson, engage in a thought-provoking discussion, shedding light on the importance of property management for property owners and the dynamic real estate market in Southern California. When discussing a buyer’s journey, Liz emphasizes the importance of understanding true affordability before delving into property hunting and stresses the significance of finding a reliable lender. Meghan and Liz discuss the evolving landscape of rental properties in California, particularly in Orange County where the impact of short-term vacation rentals like Airbnb have redefined some areas, often driven my high demand, while in other areas, there continues to be increasing interest in holding onto properties for rental income. If you are a buyer, seller or have multiple income properties in your portfolio, join us as we explore the real estate market and property management landscape in Orange County, gaining valuable insights from Liz's extensive experience and dedication to redefining the property management industry.

About Meghan’s guest: Liz Carlson has dedicated her professional career to bettering the lives of buyers, sellers, and landlords. She is in the top 10% of Coldwell Banker agents nationwide and has dominated the Southern California area with her commitment to communication and transparency. She has been recognized in the Orange County Register as a Five Star Agent as well as the recipient of the Five Star Agent Award for the Top 100 in Market by Broker Agent. She has been instrumental in the development of True Property Management, which has been ranked Best Property Management Company in 13 cities throughout Orange County. Liz aims to create long- lasting relationships with her clients and, as such, she has become a resource for those looking to expand or change their property portfolios. Connect with Liz on Linkedin linkedin.com/in/liz-carlson-9a234866

In this episode, Meghan, and her guest, Anuita Varma have an enlightening conversation that equips business owners with the knowledge and understanding they need to navigate the intricacies of employment law and protect their businesses effectively. Anurita provides practical advice on the essential policies and procedures that business owners should implement to maintain legal compliance and minimize potential liabilities. From employee handbooks to arbitration agreements and meal/rest break policies, she emphasizes the significance of proper legal frameworks to ensure a fair and lawful workplace. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, this episode offers valuable insights into creating a legally sound and prosperous business environment.

About Meghan’s guest: Anurita Varma is an attorney at one of the nation's preeminent labor and employment law firms. She has successfully defended employers on a wide range of matters, including but not limited to wage and hour class action disputes, PAGA actions, discrimination and harassment suits, and against wrongful termination allegations. Anurita prides herself on paying special attention to the needs and concerns of each client she represents and has a history of securing early dismissals, favorable settlements and early resolutions, as well as summary judgment victories. Anurita can be contacted at: [email protected].

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