{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Choose Courage Inc.","title":"Ep 53 | The Legal Side of Building Something Real (ft. Patrice Perkins)","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3583,"description":"If you’re building something (or even thinking about starting) this episode is for you.\nVivianne sits down with her attorney and longtime business partner, Patrice Perkins, to break down the legal side of entrepreneurship in a way that actually feels practical, not overwhelming.\nFrom protecting your brand to navigating AI and ownership, this conversation will help you take your work more seriously and more strategically.\nIn This Episode:\nThe most common legal mistakes entrepreneurs make early on.\nWhy protecting your brand (trademarks) should be a top priority.\nHow contracts impact ownership, pricing, and long-term leverage.\nThe difference between trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.\nHow to protect your IP when working with contractors and collaborators.\nWhat entrepreneurs need to know about AI, ownership, and legal gray areas.\nWhy many legal issues are actually identity and value problems in disguise.\nThis conversation is a mix of real examples, live Q&A, and practical insights from entrepreneurs building in real time.\nIf you’re creating something, growing something, or protecting something…\nThis is your reminder: Your ideas are valuable. Your work is worth protecting. And how you build matters.\n_______________\nResources Mentioned\nThe Lab (Patrice’s legal membership community) ongoing legal support, contract guidance, and office hours.\nIf this resonated, share it with someone who’s building something of their own.\nFollow Vivianne on LinkedIn for more reflections on courage, business, and building something that actually fits your life.\nJoin The Walkout a 2.5-day experience for UX and tech professionals exploring entrepreneurship","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/yf4-4iPXy8BfBaLLAjG9JUS6uwqKphTsggtyHhQFFp8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85MzJj/MTQyMjQ0NTg1NWUz/YjI3NDIxZGUxNTlj/ZjgyOS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}