No Infringement Intended Podcast
Episodes
How Did James Bond Spark a 50‑Year Legal War Over Who Owns 007?
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of No Infringement Intended, Austin Padgett and Rusty Close unpack the half-century battle over who really owns James Bond. They trace...
When Does a Beat Make You a Co-Writer?
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of No Infringement Intended, Austin Padgett and Rusty Close wind up in Auckland and on TikTok, tracing how a teenage producer's "Laxed...
Why Won’t the USPTO Register My Last Name?
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of No Infringement Intended, Austin Padgett and Rusty Close go from swapping Georgia music favorites and high school nicknames to dis...
Why Does Everyone Say 'The Big Game' Instead of 'Super Bowl'?
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of No Infringement Intended, Austin Padgett and Rusty Close use their shared love of television and Super Bowl nostalgia to unpack the...
Is My Private TV Stream a Public Performance?
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of No Infringement Intended, Rusty Close and Austin Padgett blend holiday‑episode nostalgia with the evolution of recording technolo...
From Stairway to Sailing: Can Trade Dress Protect Iconic Guitar Designs?
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of No Infringement Intended, Austin Padgett and Rusty Close move from sports jerseys and Florida State legends to yacht rock lore and ...
Can a Coach's Playbook Be Copyrighted?
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Austin Padgett and Rusty Close delve into the intriguing intersection of sports and intellectual property law. They explore the compl...
Can You Still Sample Like It's 1989?
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Austin Padgett and Rusty Close explore the world of music sampling and the legal implications that have evolved over time. With iconi...
Is My Guitar Pedal a Klone or a Counterfeit?
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Austin Padgett and Rusty Close venture into the dynamic world of guitar pedals, focusing on the iconic Klon Centaur and its creator's...
Will I Get Sued if I Create Another Hospital Drama?
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rusty and Austin explore the potential legal hurdles they might encounter if they were to venture into creating their own hospital dr...
Why Can't I Clean the Graffiti Off My Walls?
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of No Infringement Intended, hosts Austin Padgett and Rusty Close delve into the 5Pointz case, where graffiti art clashed with propert...
Can Tattoos Be Copyrighted? The Legal Battle Over Mike Tyson's Iconic Ink
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Austin Padgett and Rusty Close discuss the legal implications of Mike Tyson's face tattoo in the context of intellectual property law...
What Were the Cooler Wars? (Part 2)
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Austin Padgett and Rusty Close delve back into the ongoing legal battle known as the "Cooler Wars" between YETI and RTIC. In Part 2, ...
From Ideas to Ownership: Navigating IP and Employment Law Through the Lens of The Social Network
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Austin Padgett and Rusty Close joined Troutman Pepper Locke partners, Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter, who host the Hiring to Firin...
What Were the Cooler Wars? (Part 1)
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Austin Padgett and Rusty Close delve into the intellectual property battle between cooler giants YETI and RTIC. They explore how YETI...
Can My Trademark Be a Victim of Genericide?
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rusty Close and Austin Padgett discuss what happens when a trademark becomes so common and descriptive that it reaches the point of b...
Can My Band Cover Another Famous Song?
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rusty Close and Austin Padgett discuss what happens when one band wants to record another band's song and the special rules of copyri...
Why Did the World Wrestling Federation Become WWE?
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rusty Close and Austin Padgett discuss trademarks and why the WWF, the World Wrestling Federation, rebranded itself as WWE, World Wre...
Why Did Taylor Swift Re-record Her Albums?
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rusty Close and Austin Padgett discuss why Taylor Swift re-recorded her original six albums. They explain the distinction between pub...
Introduction to No Infringement Intended Podcast
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
No Infringement Intended is your go-to podcast for exploring the fascinating intersection of intellectual property and pop culture. Join hosts Rusty C...