IP Stories

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Noa Avni, Director of Research and Development at Nuroxone Biologic, about her groundbreaking work in regenerative medicine. Dr. Avni shares insights into how her team is using exosome-based therapies to develop innovative treatments for spinal cord injuries, a condition with limited options today. She also delves into the unique challenges of transitioning from diagnostics to drug development, the crucial role intellectual property plays in medical innovation, and the importance of building a strong, motivated team in a startup environment. Join us for an inspiring conversation on the future of healthcare, the power of scientific discovery, and the drive to improve patients' lives. Check out the links to this episode here.

In this episode, we sit down with Christina Petersson, the Chief Intellectual Property Officer (CIPO) at Ericsson, one of the world's leading telecommunications companies. Christina shares insights into her role in managing Ericsson's extensive patent portfolio, the challenges and responsibilities of protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights, and the importance of a robust IP system in fostering innovation. Christina also discusses the significance of licensing in Ericsson’s business model, particularly in the context of 5G technology and open standards. Join us to learn more about the complexities of IP! Check out the links to this episode here.

In this episode, we sit down with Professor Eleonora Rosati, Professor of Intellectual Property Law at Stockholm University and Of Counsel at Bird & Bird. She is also Editor of the Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice, long-standing contributor to The IPKat, and Co-Founder of Fashion Law London. Eleonora shares her unexpected journey into the world of intellectual property, and the unique blend of technology and creativity that drew her to copyright and trademark law, the rewarding challenges she's faced along the way and her interest in Fashion Law. She also gives us a preview of her upcoming webinar on copyright and AI (link), and offers valuable advice for aspiring IP professionals and creators. Join us for an inspiring conversation about passion, perseverance, and the ever-evolving field of intellectual property law. Check out the links to this episode here.

For today's episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Jorge Vizcaya, architect and Head of Sports & Recreation Area at Sener, and one of the minds behind the patented Hypogea® system. With him, we talked about the system behind his project, the process of patenting as an architect and the impact of design on peoples lives, among many other things. Join us for a fascinating conversation! Check out the links to this episode here.

Luka Banovic, our guest for today’s episode, is the co-founder of Hummble, the only active noise management system for HVAC applications currently on the market. Luka shared with us the inspiration and story behind Hummble, and discussed about success, the critical role of intellectual property, and the biggest challenge faced as a startup founder, credibility. Join us for an inspiring conversation! Check out the links to this episode here

This is the first part of a longer interview with Harrie Temmink, where we talked about loads of interesting things! In the first half we discuss counterfaiting, Harrie talks about the hidden dangers of counterfeit products and piracy, the health, safety, and economic impact and how European SMEs can combat IP theft. The second part of this interview will be published in September, where we will discuss the opportunities and challenges of AI, particularly for IP rights. Don't miss it! remeber to subscribe to our podcast on your favourite platform and follow us on social media.

In this episode, we sit down with Avraham Davidson, Founder and CTO of Aquasmart Intelligent Water Solution, a one-of-a kind technology that warns about malfunctions in water while they are still small. With Avraham, we talked about the process of patenting, the innovative technology behind his leak detection systems and the motivations and meaning of his work, among many other things! This episode is also part of our IP and Sustainability Special and our campaign for the World Intellectual Property Day: “IP and the SDGs: Building our common future with innovation and creativity”. Check out the links to this episode here

Join us as our guests to discover more about the award-winning papers of the 4iP Council Research Awards 2023. On today's episode, we will interview the four champions of this year's edition;   1st Place: “Plausibility and the flotilla: have the English courts drifted from the commodore’s approach to the evidential requirement for patent validity, and if so, is this divergence justified?” by Dheemanth Vangimalla  2nd Place: “IP Negative Spaces in Today’s Evolving Video Game Industry” by Aline Arenque and Amanda Costa Novaes  3rd Place: “The Building Blocks of an Artificial Intelligence Model for quantifying Similarity among Plant Variety Denominations” by Ángela H. Martínez López  Find out about what motivated these students to write their awarded papers, as well as the interesting topics they chose for the competition.  Submit your paper to the 4iP Council 2024 Research Award >> Congratulations one again!   Check out the links to this episode here: https://www.4ipcouncil.com/podcasts

We continue on our sustainability special, gathering different angles and experiences from those who are working towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This time we had the pleasure to speak with Anja von der Ropp, Senior Program Coordinator for Climate Change and Food Security at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). We talked with her about bioethics, the role of patents to balance access and innovation and the challenge of implementation, about WIPO Green and giving exposure to the solutions already available in the market. Don’t miss it! Check out the links to this episode here: https://www.4ipcouncil.com/podcasts

We are doing a brief pause on our current season, to add this special episode with Sonja London, President of Licensing Executives Society International (LESI), General Counsel and Licensing Executive at TactoTek and advisor for other companies. During this great conversation with her, we talked about negotiations and trust, diversity and role models, and ways to support SMEs through legislation.  LESI is a global business association made up of 33 national and regional societies, representing more than 6,500 individual members in more than 90 countries, all involved in the licensing, transfer and management of intellectual property rights.  Check out the links to this episode here: https://www.4ipcouncil.com/podcasts