Episode Summary: In this follow-up episode, Mark Goodman and Ted Sutton clarify ownership of trademarks, patents, and copyrights as businesses scale. The discussion covers entity structures, employee/contractor assignments, partnership agreements, and proactive steps to avoid costly disputes. Key Timestamps: 00:01 - Show Introduction 00:30 - Guest Recap (Ted Sutton) 01:00 - LLC as IP Foundation 02:30 - Trademark Ownership Clarity 04:00 - Holding LLC Strategy 05:30 - Early Written Agreements 07:30 - Fraudulent Transfer Risks 09:00 - Employee/Contractor IP Assignment 10:30 - Charging Order Protection 12:00 - Partnership Exit Planning 14:00 - Getting Clarity on Ownership 15:30 - Litigation vs. Prevention Cost 16:30 - Closing Remarks About the Show: "Inherently Distinctive with Mark Goodman" is a podcast that equips startups, creatives, and small businesses with strategic IP insights. Mark Goodman delivers Nevada-focused guidance on trademarks, patents, and asset-aligned entity planning.