A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist
Entertaining, educational and informative interview program hosted by public speaker and communication expert, Con Koutsikas. Con chats with a broad array of guests with unique perspectives and experiences in all areas of life.
A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist
A Cuppa with Maggie Yarak, Patent and Trademark Expert, Commercial Lawyer
ARE YOUR TRADEMARKS, PATENTS AND IP (Intellectual Property) PROTECTED?
HOW VULNERABLE ARE YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS FROM ILLEGAL USE OF YOUR IP?
WHAT WOULD THE COST BE IF YOUR IP WAS COMPROMISED?
On this episode I chatted with experienced commercial lawyer, trademark and patent expert, Maggie Yarak.
Maggie has over 20 years experience in both the private and corporate sectors including banking, outdoor media, franchising, consumer and aviation and having negotiated international contracts to the value of $400 million.
We discussed:
· What lead her into law.
· The challenges she faces running a business with 2 boys with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
· What is the difference between copyright, trademark and patent?
· When should a business consider protecting their IP.
· We discussed a recent case of an Australian woman whose website, product and all images including those of her children was completely copied.
· How can business best protect themselves.
· The most common, ongoing issues she sees and how they can be avoided.
· How you can check if your ideas are new and can be protected.
For more information, to follow her on social and to get in touch with Maggie, follow the links below.
https://yourlegalpartner.com.au/
https://yourlegalpartner.com.au/free-resources/
https://www.facebook.com/ylplegal