We live in very innovative times where intellectual property rights - patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets - are a key component to the future success of almost any career or business. Join Jeff Harty biweekly as he interviews patent and trademark professors, in house IP counsel, business leaders, IP trial attorneys and even members of the judiciary who will provide unique perspectives on what it takes to develop a successful strategy in dealing with intellectual property. Whet ...
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Classic Rewind: A Strategic and Collaborative Approach to Navigating IP Matters with Carlo Cotrone
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46:21Our guests are so generous with their time. They allow us to have terrific conversations about this world of intellectual property, their roles, and strategies for effectively dealing with IP. That’s certainly the case with our featured guest today. Carlo Cotrone wears a lot of hats in the field of intellectual property. As chief IP counsel for Tec…
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Classic Rewind: Driving Innovation and Maximizing Your Return on Investment in Intellectual Property with Kirk Goodwin
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36:56In this conversation, Kirk Goodwin, head of global innovation IP at Whirlpool Corporation, shares his insights for ways to drive innovation and get the most out of your IP assets. For most companies, continuing to innovate isn’t just an option. It’s not enough to simply keep pace; you need to stay ahead of the game if you truly want to thrive and b…
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The State of the Patent Ecosystem: Live at IIPLA with Judge Randall Rader and Jay Kesan
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51:25Welcome to Season 2 of the On Intellectual Property Podcast! We welcome Judge Randall Rader and welcome back Jay Kesan for a conversation on all things patent. In this episode, Jeff Harty, Judge Randall Rader, and IP attorney and law professor Jay Kesan discuss: AIA, the PTAB, and PTAB Reform (the Prevail Act) Global patent trends and what it means…
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Trademark Surveys: Why, When, and How to Use Them with Mike Keyes
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58:52In our innovation economy, trademarks and trademark protection are likely to play a significant role in an intellectual property strategy. We know companies spend lots of time and money investing in brands as they compete for consumer attention and recognition. We also know that surveys play an important role in trademark and unfair competition cas…
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A Strategic Approach to Patent Prosecution with Todd Van Thomme
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34:29This is a particularly special episode for me because I’m joined by friend and colleague Todd Van Thomme. When you feel stuck in your work, you need a fresh idea or a new way to think about an issue. A colleague you can turn to for help, guidance, or a new way to frame the issue can lead you toward solving your problem. When it comes to protecting …
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Effective Advocacy in Markman Claim Construction Proceedings with Michael Friedland
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50:02We’re taking a critical look at one of the most important parts of a patent case: claim construction. Michael Friedland, co-chair of Knobbe Martens’ litigation practice group, is uniquely qualified to help us unpack claim construction, advocacy, and the importance of natural language—utilizing plain and ordinary meanings when urging proposed constr…
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The Power of Brands and Balancing the Rights of Trademark Owners with Society’s Interest in Free Expression with Janet Marvel
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56:01For trademark owners, increasing brand recognition can sometimes be a mixed blessing. Well-known marks can start to be more than just strong source identifiers. They can be the targets of parody, criticism, social commentary, and other uses that go beyond the consumer goodwill attached to a mark. Concerns about free expression and free speech start…
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A Diverse Trailblazer’s Patent Strategies for Canada with Selena Kim
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53:29North America as a whole is a leader in the innovation system. In large part, that’s due to the relationship between the United States and Canada. That raises these questions: How do we go about protecting intellectual property rights in Canada? What are effective strategies? We answer these questions and talk in-depth about diversity in the legal …
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Unlocking the Potential for All Americans to Participate in the Innovation Ecosystem with Valencia Martin Wallace
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38:56In this episode, Valencia Martin Wallace and I do a critical examination of our innovation ecosystem and how we can make it more diverse and inclusive. Valencia is the Deputy Commissioner for Patents for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and is the executive lead for the USPTO’s Council for Inclusive Innovation (CI2). Valencia shares dat…
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Protecting IP in the Workplace with Frank Harty
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40:17The intersection between intellectual property and employment law comes up very frequently. No doubt there are challenges in protecting a company’s IP in the workplace environment. A company may find itself in situations that vary from case to case. In this episode, we explore key concepts that can help businesses, both large and small, put themsel…
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IP Strategies to Protect Your Organization’s Brands and Innovations with Leo White
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54:33When we talk about intellectual property, rarely is it a one-size-fits-all approach. Often, overlapping forms of intellectual property protect particular innovations, new products, etc. There is no substitute for being careful and deliberate. It requires thinking through a strategy that keeps your eyes on the prize in terms of how a particular form…
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Resources Provided by Your Regional USPTO with Damian Porcari
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29:10In this conversation, Jeff Harty speaks with Damian Porcari, regional director of the Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional United States Patent and Trademark Office. Damian explains how the regional offices work and tells us about the many resources available to aspiring inventors and business owners. In this episode, Jeff Harty and Damian Porcari disc…
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The Role of IP Systems in Maintaining a Strong Innovation Economy with David Kappos
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44:04Our featured guest is one of the most respected and influential voices in intellectual property, particularly as it relates to innovation and patent policy. David Kappos has had a distinguished career steeped in leadership roles and IP. In this episode, he talks about how IP inspires him, the intersection of IP and government, the importance of mai…
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A Strategic and Collaborative Approach to Navigating IP Matters with Carlo Cotrone
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46:01Our guests are so generous with their time. They allow us to have terrific conversations about this world of intellectual property, their roles, and strategies for effectively dealing with IP. That’s certainly the case with our featured guest today. Carlo Cotrone wears a lot of hats in the field of intellectual property. As chief IP counsel for Tec…
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Litigation Financing and IP Enforcement with Robin Davis & Bob Koneck
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46:05Litigation is not cost-free, particularly when we talk about intellectual property cases that can be driven by myriad factual inquiries. Those inquiries can result in significant discovery. Multiple expert witnesses may need to be retained. E-discovery costs are not insignificant. And the list goes on. Not everyone can afford the costs that must be…
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Insights on Design Patents and Issues for Modern-Day Designs as “Articles of Manufacture” with Mark Janis
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48:28In this episode, Jeff Harty and Professor Mark Janis delve into the world of design patents, discussing how they became part of the patent regime, challenges facing the protection of modern-day ornamental designs, and possible upcoming changes in design patent law in view of the “article of manufacture” requirement. They also look at specific cases…
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Driving Innovation and Maximizing Your Return on Investment in Intellectual Property with Kirk Goodwin
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36:36In this conversation, Kirk Goodwin, head of global innovation IP at Whirlpool Corporation, shares his insights for ways to drive innovation and get the most out of your IP assets. For most companies, continuing to innovate isn’t just an option. It’s not enough to simply keep pace; you need to stay ahead of the game if you truly want to thrive and b…
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Insights on IP Cases with U.S. District Court Judge John Jarvey
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31:07In today’s episode, retired U.S. District Court Judge John Jarvey talks about his time on the bench dealing with intellectual property cases, his background, and his work now helping parties resolve disputes through mediation. He has insights on what works in the courtroom and motion practice in IP disputes. He also has experience resolving dispute…
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The PTAB and the Impact of Post-Issuance Invalidity Proceedings with Jay Kesan
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33:15It is rare to find someone in the field of intellectual property, in particular patent law, who is a scholar and a practitioner. Today, we have with us Jay Kesan who is both. Listen in for a great episode full of information about the PTAB (Patent Trial and Appeal Board) and the impact it has had on the patent system after 10 years. In this episode…
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Welcome to the On Intellectual Property Podcast! We live in very innovative times where intellectual property rights - patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets - are a key component to the future success of almost any career or business. Join Jeff Harty biweekly as he interviews patent and trademark professors, in-house IP counsel, busine…
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