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Eggs 456: Intellectual Property - Your Business's Hidden Asset with Sharon Toerek

EPISODE 456 • MARCH 5, 2026 • 59 MIN

Episode Summary

In this episode, Sharon Toerek, a marketing and IP attorney, shares insights on how small businesses and marketing agencies can proactively protect their intellectual property, navigate AI-related legal challenges, and leverage legal strategies for growth and exit planning.

Key Takeaways

  • IP as a profit preservation tool
  • Common misconceptions about IP ownership
  • Triangle model of IP (Brand, Content, Transactions)
  • Legal considerations for AI-generated work
  • Contractual strategies for IP ownership and liability
  • Timing for legal engagement in small businesses
  • IP as a revenue stream and sale asset

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Legal Perspectives in Marketing
08:02 The Importance of IP for Small Businesses
13:53 When to Engage Legal Help
19:43 Building Value Through Intellectual Property
25:44 The Evolution of Business Thinking on IP
32:52 The Impact of AI on Intellectual Property
38:47 Ownership and Copyright in AI-Generated Work
51:59 Contractual Agreements and IP Protection

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