Best ACTs Third Stage Podcasts (2024)

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How Do You Take Care Of Yourself 9:03

2M ago9:03

9:03

Are you consistently putting others before you? Are the needs of others more important to you than your needs? Do you do what you need to do for yourself first, then care for others. This podcast is for women 60+ years old and is at a new stage of life, different than all the others as far as making the transition is concerned. She has suffered man…

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44. One year of the Unified Patent Court – what’s been filed? Statistics, three notable cases & commentary 36:45

2M ago36:45

36:45

Appleyard Lees patent attorneys Kate Hickinson and Edward Rainsford discuss: (03:46) statistics – what has been filed at the UPC so far – types of cases and industries; notable cases including (06:15) Meril Italy srl v. Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (simultaneous revocation claims in multiple UPC divisions (Munich and Paris) and definition of ‘t…

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Getting Things Done 6:11

2M ago6:11

6:11

This podcast is for women 60+ years old and is at a new stage of life, different than all the others as far as making the transition is concerned. She has suffered many losses in her lifetime, some small others major. This is her third act and she wants to make it her best, but life gets in the way. Sn She is looking for an understanding of which w…

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Elders not elderly - Legacy 17:17

3M ago17:17

17:17

This podcast is for women 60+ years old and is at a new stage of life, different than all the others as far as making the transition is concerned. She has suffered many losses in her lifetime, some small others major. This is her third act and she wants to make it her best, but life gets in the way. Sn She is looking for an understanding of which w…

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Elders, not elderly 7:59

3M ago7:59

7:59

An introduction to the movement, Elders, not elderly. The power of the Baby Boomer generationBy Marva L Collins

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43. Current priorities for in-house teams 22:17

3M ago22:17

22:17

In this episode, Appleyard Lees partners and patent attorneys Ean Davies and Adam Tindall discuss the current challenges in-house IP teams face when it comes to protecting innovation, and look at how the priorities of in-house teams have changed in recent years. If you have a question or issue you’d like our IP specialists to discuss on the podcast…

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42. Joining the IP profession 24:25

4M ago24:25

24:25

In this episode, trainee trade mark attorney Jennifer Thomas, and trainee patent attorney Ryan Newcombe discuss how they got into the IP profession. They talk about how they became trainees, the exams they will take to qualify, and look at life as a trainee at Appleyard Lees. For more information on Appleyard Lees go to appleyardlees.com. Follow us…

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41. The start-up story of ACT Medical 40:11

5M ago40:11

40:11

From 2022-2023, knife-crime has risen to levels not seen since before the COVID-19 lockdown, according to a recent research brief from the House of Commons Library. Prize-winning medtech start-up ACT Medical is fighting the injuries resulting from knife attacks, with a device that applies direct pressure to penetrative wounds, to reduce bleeding. T…

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40. When should early-stage businesses start to consider IP contracts? 33:16

6M ago33:16

33:16

In this episode, Appleyard Lees partner, trade mark attorney and solicitor Chris Hoole, and head of commercial IP contracts Amritjot Jethwa look at the different types of IP agreements and contracts that businesses should have in place, at each stage of their growth. If you have a question or issue you’d like our IP specialists to discuss on the po…

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39. Inside Green Innovation: Progress Report – Third Edition 32:52

7M ago32:52

32:52

This episode follows the launch of Appleyard Lees’ Inside Green Innovation: Progress Report – Third Edition. This year’s report uses global patent filing data to analyse green-technological developments in hydrogen, batteries, nuclear, wind, plant-based meat, cultivated meat, insect protein, bioplastics, carbon capture, and plastics recycling. Pate…

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38. How does a global Superbrand tackle counterfeits? A conversation with Juliana Fuchs of PUMA – Special Guest Episode. 33:19

8M ago33:19

33:19

In this episode Appleyard Lees partner, solicitor and trade mark attorney Chris Hoole, is joined by Juliana Fuchs, Counsel Brand Protection at PUMA. Chris and Juliana discuss anti-counterfeiting measures, consumer misconceptions, and the potential consequences of buying and selling fake goods. They also take a closer look at PUMA’s recent successes…

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37. Plant varieties 31:45

9M ago31:45

31:45

In this episode, patent attorneys Simon Bradbury, Partner, and , Alice Smart, Associate, discuss plant varieties. They explain what plant varieties are, how to apply for them, and how they are enforced. They also take a look at some of the current issues affecting plant varieties, including the need to provide a UK address for service by the end of…

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36. South Asian Heritage Month 27:42

11M ago27:42

27:42

This episode comes as part of South Asian Heritage Month, a celebration of South Asian cultures, histories and communities in the UK, running from 18th July to 17th August, each year. Part-qualified patent attorney and IP and ME co-lead Monifa Phillips, and trainee patent attorney Riddhi Patel, speak to several Appleyard Lees team members about the…

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35. Intellectual property considerations for fashion brands 18:50

1y ago18:50

18:50

In this episode, trade mark attorneys Beverley Robinson, Senior Associate, and Hannah Burrows, Associate, look at some of the current intellectual property (IP) challenges that fashion brands face, and discuss when fashion brands should consider updating their IP protection. This episode comes ahead of Appleyard Lees’ sponsorship of Northern Fashio…

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34. Routes into a career as an IP attorney 27:01

1y ago27:01

27:01

In this episode of the podcast, trade mark attorney Vishal Dattani and trainee patent attorney Monifa Phillips discuss joining the IP profession. Vishal and Monifa introduce the concept of intellectual property, and discuss how they became trainees, the skills and qualifications needed to become a trainee patent or trade mark attorney, and life as …

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33. 3D printing: innovation and IP risks, with Professor Jason Laing 23:58

1+ y ago23:58

23:58

In this episode senior associate and patent attorney Paul Roscoe, and partner, solicitor and trade mark attorney Chris Hoole, are joined by 3D printing specialist and CEO/co-founder of ProMake, Professor Jason Laing. This episode discusses current innovation trends in 3D printing and smart materials, the IP risks associated with this technology are…

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32. 2022 case law roundup: trade marks, copyright, and designs 26:30

1+ y ago26:30

26:30

In this episode Appleyard Lees partners and solicitors Chris Hoole and Bill Lister discuss some of 2022's most significant IP disputes, and what they might mean for the enforcement of IP rights in 2023 and beyond. For more information on Appleyard Lees go to appleyardlees.com. Follow us on Twitter @AppleyardLees. Follow us on LinkedIn at Appleyard …

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31. Inside Green Innovation: Progress Report 2022 21:34

1+ y ago21:34

21:34

This episode follows the launch of Appleyard Lees' 'Inside Green Innovation: Progress Report 2022' (https://www.appleyardlees.com/inside-green-innovation-progress-report/) This year's report used global patent filing data to analyse technological developments in batteries, hydrogen, heat pumps, solar energy, recycling, polymers, carbon capture util…

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30. Understanding the UK IPO’s latest guidance on AI patent applications 29:31

2y ago29:31

29:31

In March 2021, the UK government committed the UK Intellectual Property office (UK IPO) to publish enhanced guidelines on the examination of patent applications relating to artificial intelligence-based (AI) inventions. In September 2022, these guidelines were released. In this episode, senior associate and patent attorney Paul Roscoe, and patent a…

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29. AI and innovation in autonomous vehicle technology 19:26

2y ago19:26

19:26

In this episode, patent attorneys partner Richard Bray, and senior associate Paul Roscoe, and European patent attorney Tom Gregory, discuss the direction of innovation in autonomous vehicle technology, and recent trends in artificial intelligence-based (AI) patent filings more generally. For more information on Appleyard Lees go to appleyardlees.co…

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28. Working in an IP law firm’s technical support team 19:26

2y ago19:26

19:26

In this episode, Appleyard Lees talent acquisition adviser Jennie Sinclair, and head of IP business services Nicola Hart, discuss career progression and the roles that are available in an IP law firm’s technical support team. Information on specific roles can be found at the following timestamps: IP team support – 05:11 IP administrator – 07:53 IP …

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27. The direction of aerospace innovation 24:11

2y ago24:11

24:11

In this episode, patent attorney and partner Ean Davies, and trainee patent attorney and space enthusiast Jordan Tinkler, are joined by Theo Youds, aerospace engineering master’s student at Leeds University, and founder of the Leeds University Rocketry Association (LURA). Ean, Jordan and Theo discuss LURA’s experience attending the 2022 Spaceport A…

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26. Understanding the Unified Patent Court (UPC) 23:40

2y ago23:40

23:40

This episode of the podcast follows episode 25, which introduced the Unitary Patent (UP) and Unified Patent Court (UPC). Partners and patent attorneys Kate Hickinson and Julia Gwilt discuss how the UPC might work in practice, including the pros and cons of using this new court for infringement and invalidity actions. For more information on Appleya…

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Episode 9 – Brother & Sister, the Morning After (Act 2) 12:40

2y ago12:40

12:40

Previously on Soft Valkyrie. Wotan confessed the end of his backstory to Brunhilde, and passed on to her the bad news that she must not help Siegmund. Rather she must lead him to his death. Wotan left, leaving Brunhilde alone, whence she took her horse bridle and went off in search of Siegmund. Click here for the full-score and for the libretto. So…

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Episode 5 – Wotan & Brunhilde (Act 2) 5:50

2y ago5:50

5:50

When we left off, Siegmund and Sieglinde had just embarked on their incestuous adventure, leaving behind Sieglinde’s cuckolded husband Hunding to wake up to the bad news at dawn. We've since walked several miles from the forest of Hunding's hut, and are now at the base of a mountain where the couple's father spends his time–Wolf, as they called him…

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Episode 6 – Fricka (Act 2) 20:20

2y ago20:20

20:20

Previously on Soft Valkyrie, Wotan had a brief meeting with his daughter, the Valkyrie Brunhilde. No sooner had he commanded her to aid Siegmund in the coming battle with Hunding, the great god’s wife arrived with a different plan. Click here for the full-score and for the libretto. Soft Valkyrie Presented and commissioned by Holland Festival in co…

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Episode 7 – Wolf’s Lore 1 (Act 2) 14:18

2y ago14:18

14:18

Previously on Soft Valkyrie. We learned that Fricka is none too happy about this incestuous cuckoldry. In her sovereignty as the god of marriage, she has elicited a commitment from Wotan not to help Siegmund during the coming battle. Instead, Hunding should prevail, and avenge the affair. …Now Wotan is alone with Brunhilde, to whom he must convey t…

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Episode 16 - Farewell, Magic Fire (Act 3) 9:59

2y ago9:59

9:59

Previously on Soft Valkyrie. Brunnhilde, resigned to disappear into her coma, begged Wotan to at least surround her with a magic fire that will scare away everyday adventurers so that only the most fearless of heroes might manage to awaken her. Wotan is deeply moved by this proposal and accepts it. The two cherish their final moments together in so…

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Episode 15 – Twilight Part 2 (Act 3) 11:49

2y ago11:49

11:49

Previously on Soft Valkyrie, Brunnhilde explained herself further to Wotan, first asking for his mercy, but eventually proudly embracing her decision and fate, with no regrets. She has helped save the Walsung family, by sending Sieglinde and the broken sword off to the forest, where the mother-to-be will soon give birth to the heroic child of inces…

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Episode 14 – Twilight Part 1 (Act 3) 18:32

2y ago18:32

18:32

Previously on Soft Valkyrie. After Wotan threw a fit on discovering that Brunnhilde’s eight sisters were hiding her from him, she finally willingly came forward to submit to his punishments. He explained his plan– to put her into a deep coma, and leave her to lie in wait. She will only awaken if someone braves the danger to find her. And then she w…

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Episode 13 – Wotan’s Rage, etc. (Act 3) 14:22

2y ago14:22

14:22

Previously on Soft Valkyrie. Brunhilde arrived at the Valkyrie’s rock, where her sisters were gathering with corpses of heroes to bring to Valhalla, Wotan’s debt-plagued palace of death. She asked for someone to help with Sieglinde, who exited East with a sublime finale. But no sooner was this goal achieved than Wotan appeared in a fury, preparing …

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Episode 12 – The Other Valkyries (Act 3) 18:02

2y ago18:02

18:02

Welcome back to Soft Valkyrie. We’ve just left the scene of battle, where Wotan was flying into a rage at Brunnhilde’s disobedience. Now, look off to the horizon. See that peak out there? T hat’s where Brunhilde’s sisters, the other Valkyries, like to gather and play with their dead heroes. Brunhilde has just escaped the scene of battle with Siegli…

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Episode 11 – Battle! (Act 2) 7:46

2y ago7:46

7:46

Previously on Soft Valkyrie. Siegmund met Brunhilde, who came bearing bad news at first. A noble death dialog ensued. But no sooner had Siegmund valiantly threatened to murder his new sister-bride so as to meet her in Valhalla when he died, Brunhile changed her mind, and joined Siegmund’s side, against their father’s wishes. Now Hunding approaches,…

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Episode 10 – The Annunciation of Death (Act 2) 22:00

2y ago22:00

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Previously on Soft Valkyrie. Sieglinde and Siegmund were shown in a terrible mood far from the erotic bliss of their innocent foray into brother-sister cuckoldry. They realize what they’ve done, and what fate awaits them when they are discovered by Hunding and his hounds. Both are utterly frazzled and preoccupied with thoughts of death, when Brunhi…

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Episode 8 – Wolf’s Lore 2 (Act 2) 15:57

2y ago15:57

15:57

Previously on Soft Valkyrie. Wotan began to describe his backstory to Brunhilde. We learn of Alberich’s theft of the Rhinegold, of the laborer Fafner’s departure with the gold in the form of a dragon, and of Wotan’s desire to kill him which is impeded by his contractual obligation. Click here for the full-score and for the libretto. Soft Valkyrie P…

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25. Patent oppositions and appeals at the EPO in 2022 22:16

2y ago22:16

22:16

In this episode, Appleyard Lees partners, patent attorneys, and experienced opposition specialists, Bobby Smithson and Jennifer Delaney, give their outlook on patent oppositions and appeals at the EPO in 2022. They discuss virtual hearings, how the latest Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal have been implemented, and recent case law, includi…

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24. Mediation – an alternative to litigation? 19:40

2y ago19:40

19:40

Mediation is a form of cost-effective, confidential alternative dispute resolution (ADR), in which a neutral third party, or mediator, assists two parties to negotiate a settlement outside of court. In this episode, Appleyard Lees partners and solicitors Bill Lister and Chris Hoole discuss the benefits of mediation vs. court proceedings, and how me…

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23. An introduction to the Unitary Patent and the Unified Patent Court 24:28

2+ y ago24:28

24:28

After years of uncertainty, both the Unitary Patent (UP) and the Unified Patent Court (UPC) could be live as early as October 2022. This will impact all existing granted and pending European patents. Patent owners will need to make strategic decisions soon. In this episode, patent attorneys, partner Kate Hickinson, and senior associate Chris Mason,…

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22. Inside Green Innovation: Progress Report 2021 23:26

2+ y ago23:26

23:26

This episode follows the release of Appleyard Lees, inaugural Inside Green Innovation: Progress Report 2021. The report analyses patent filings across several areas of green innovation to shed light on the state of progress in the development of green technologies. How close are we to finding the technological solutions that will be so important fo…

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21. Routes into IP 22:45

2+ y ago22:45

22:45

In episode 23, trade mark attorney Cherry Shin and trainee patent attorney Jonathan Foster talk about their journeys into the world of intellectual property (IP). How did they come to the legal profession? What are the requirements for training as a patent or trade mark attorney? For more information on Appleyard Lees go to appleyardlees.com. Follo…

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20. When to go to the IPEC - IP litigation in the UK 23:16

2+ y ago23:16

23:16

Part of the UK’s High Court, The Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (the IPEC) provides fast, cost-effective intellectual property litigation proceedings, without the risk of paying uncapped costs to an opposing party. In this episode, Appleyard Lees solicitors, partner Bill Lister, and Chris Thomas, discuss when a case should be taken to the I…

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19. Shifting priorities and working practices for in-house teams post-lockdown 22:17

3y ago22:17

22:17

In episode 6 of the podcast, released July 2020, Appleyard Lees partners and patent attorneys Adam Tindall and Ean Davies discussed COVID-related challenges faced by in-house IP teams. How did the business disruption affect in-house IP teams’ priorities, and what changes did Adam and Ean foresee for the future? In this episode, we revisit Adam and …

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18. Doctrine of equivalents and its impact on patent infringement assessment in the UK 23:03

3y ago23:03

23:03

In 2017, the UK Supreme Court’s judgement of Actavis v Eli Lilly created significant change to the way patent infringement is assessed in the UK by introducing a formal doctrine of equivalents. Four years on, Appleyard Lees partners and patent attorneys Adam Tindall and David Walsh, and senior associate and patent attorney Chris Mason discuss the i…

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17. A conversation with five-time Paralympic gold-medallist Hannah Cockroft: a Paralympian’s career and innovation in parasports 34:42

3y ago34:42

34:42

As the Tokyo 2020/21 Olympics approach, British wheelchair racing athlete and Paralympic gold medallist Hannah Cockroft discusses her preparation for the games, and the drivers behind innovation in her sport. Hannah is a five-time Paralympic champion, twelve-time world champion, and T34 world record holder for the 100 metre, 200 metre, 400 metre, 8…

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Episode 4 - Kisses in the Night (Act 1) 25:16

3y ago25:16

25:16

Episode 4: Kisses in the Night Siegmund, all alone and desperate, discovers the sword his father had left for him in the ash tree. With her husband Hunding fast asleep, Sieglinde re-enters the room. The two indulge in their incestuous desire. Note: to hear Soft Valkyrie with live English, German or Dutch subtitles, please go to Youtube. Click here …

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16. Intellectual property disputes: how to avoid them, and what to do if they arise 22:56

3y ago22:56

22:56

This episode of the podcast features Bill Lister and Chris Thomas, specialist IP solicitors who help clients in the UK and around the world manage IP disputes in a commercially and legally sensible way. Chris and Bill discuss how to prevent disputes, and what to do if they arise. For more information on Appleyard Lees go to appleyardlees.com. Follo…

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Episode 3 - No Escape (Act 1) 14:00

3y ago14:00

14:00

Hunding jumps up and reveals that he knows that Siegmund is not just any guest. He is the man Hunding and his crew had been chasing. He offers him one night of repose under his roof, and announces to fight him the following morning. Note: to hear Soft Valkyrie with live English, German or Dutch subtitles, please go to Youtube. Click here for the fu…

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Episode 2 - The Master of the House (Act 1) 16:43

3y ago16:43

16:43

Hunding arrives home. Unhappy to find a stranger there with his wife and brimming with suspicion, he embarks on an intense interrogation of his guest. Note: to hear Soft Valkyrie with live English, German or Dutch subtitles, please go to Youtube. Click here for the full-score and for the libretto. Soft Valkyrie Presented and commissioned by Holland…

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Episode 1 - Familiar Strangers (Act 1) 18:10

3y ago18:10

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Note: to hear Soft Valkyrie with live English, German or Dutch subtitles, please go to Youtube. Click here for the full-score and for the libretto. Welcome to Soft Valkyrie, a podcast version of Die Walküre, the second and most intimate opera of Wagner’s Ring cycle. You are entering a realm of gods, dwarves, giants, horses, money, contracts, and do…

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Trailer 0:49

3y ago0:49

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Trailer for Soft Valkyrie, a contemporary podcast version of Richard Wagner's Die Walküre - commissioned by Holland Festival, Staatsoper Hannover and Dutch National Opera. First episode coming June 3rd!By David Kanaga

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