In this part 1 of 2 examination of the patent process, learn why bringing your idea to market is more complex than many inventors and founders expect, involving searches, disclosures, signatures, deadlines, and data checks before a filing ever reaches the USPTO or international systems. Winn outlines the paralegal’s operational role in gathering inventor materials, prior art and timelines, entity and ownership details, then coordinating forms, drawings, vendor names, priority claims, and—when using the PCT—translations, foreign agents, 30-month deadlines, and country-specific requirements.

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Episode 14 of Paralegal’s Memo with Winn Trivette II breaks down how recent trade secret and pharma “skinny label” decisions are reshaping 2026 IP strategy for paralegals and junior practitioners. It explains how the Defend Trade Secrets Act can extend across borders (highlighting Insulate v. EOFlow), notes major damages risk in cases like Zest Labs v. Walmart and ZN0 v. Boeing, and shows how non-traditional assets and looser pre-discovery identification rules can broaden what may qualify as a trade secret (PleaserDAO v. Rakel and Quintara Biosciences).

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Offensive Trademarks & Global Strategy | Paralegal's Memo Ep. 13

Explore the landmark Supreme Court cases reshaping the U.S. trademark system regarding offensive language and free expression.

Discover how rulings in Matal v. Tam and Iancu v. Brunetti impact trademark registration and what this means for global branding strategy.

Listen for insights into navigating international trademark laws from a paralegal's perspective.

00:00 Introduction to Offensive Trademarks

01:02 Historical Context: The Lanham Act and Section 2(a)

01:44 Case Study: Matal v. Tam

02:52 Case Study: Iancu v. Brunetti

04:06 Impact on Trademark Registration

04:54 International Trademark Practices

06:18 Practical Advice for Paralegals

06:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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