How Brands Can Achieve Consistent and Scalable Success in Protecting Their IP
In this episode, Carrie Hedayati, IP Counsel at 100% discusses the challenges to IP protection today and the steps and strategies brands should take.


In this episode, Branddy speaks to Carrie Hedayati, Intellectual Property Counsel at 100% and attorney owner of the Law Office of Carrie Hedayati. During the episode, they discuss the challenges to IP protection today and actionable steps and strategies brands should take to improve their current state of IP protection.
Topics discussed
- The challenges to protecting IP due to the accelerated pace of innovation and other factors.
- What brands are getting wrong about IP protection, and what they can do to make sure their brand is protected earlier and more thoroughly.
- Steps brands can take to create a brand protection strategy, like reviewing your current IP, tightening up your portfolio, and having a plan for the time commitment needed.
- Why brands should approach protecting their iP like mowing the lawn and digging out weeds.
- What new technology is currently advancing IP protection and helping make it easier for brands.
- What the future of IP protection is, and why the pace of innovation and protection need to sync up in order for brands to be more successful.
- Actionable advice brands can take to succeed in IP protection, including being curious and creative.
Resources mentioned
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- 24Maura Regan of Licensing International on New Approaches to IP Management
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- 22WIPO’s Todd Reves on the Latest Developments at the World Intellectual Property Office
- 21Maral Behnam-Garcia on the Three Pillars for Brand Success
- 20INTA CEO Etienne Sanz de Acedo on Transforming IP into a Revenue Center
- 19AAFA’s Steve Lamar on Protecting Fashion IP in an Evolving Digital World
- 18NRF's Stephanie Martz’s Expert Advice on Harnessing Innovation in Retail
- 17Purple’s James Larson on Brand Protection in the Age of AI
- 16Nestlé's Myrtha Hurtado Rivas on How IP Protection Strategies Should Respond to Evolving Technology
- 15StockX's Paul Foley on How to Build a Brand Protection Authentication Strategy
- 14ZipString's Austin Hillam on How to Protect Your Inventions and Keep Innovation Going
- 13Kawaii Lighting's Lan Bui on Why Counterfeits Will Never Stand Up Against High-Quality Products
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