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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
Show Credits
Guest: Sharon Toerek
Credits:
Hosted by Ryan Roghaar & Mike Smith
Produced by Ryan Roghaar
Theme music: "Perfect Day" by OPM
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