IP Obsessed with The IP Duo

Episode 7 - Software Patents with Anne Davis Barry

Welcome to Episode 7 of IP Obsessed [https://www.linkedin.com/company/ipobsessedwiththeipduo], which is all about software patents – and the rejections that will very likely arise along the way to successfully patenting them. Tina and Michelle talk with one of the most successful women patent attorneys in this highly specialized area, their partner Anne Davis Barry [https://www.cantorcolburn.com/professionals-Anne-Barry.html]. Anne co-leads one of the  busiest computer science and artificial intelligence patent practices in the country. She's a computer scientist, mathematician, and former IBM engineer; she's taught patent law for 20 years and loves to mentor new talent; and she grows beautiful dahlias. Anne tells us that patenting software is a lot like traveling over frozen ice - you need to know where you're standing and choose your path wisely. The IP Duo - Cantor Colburn [https://www.cantorcolburn.com/]Partners Michelle Ciotola [https://www.cantorcolburn.com/professionals-Michelle-Ciotola.html], Trademark & Copyright Attorney, and Tina Dorr [https://www.cantorcolburn.com/professionals-Tina-Dorr.html], Patent Attorney, are Obsessed with IP.

Episode 6 - Trade Secrets with Dave Christensen

Welcome to Episode 6 of IP Obsessed [https://www.linkedin.com/company/ipobsessedwiththeipduo], which is all about trade secrets. Tina and Michelle talk with their partner Dave Christensen, who is a mechanical engineer, a patent attorney, and former in-house counsel, about how trade secrets can protect the information you benefit from.  Trade secrets are high stakes - violate one and jail is a possible consequence.  Of course they talk about Coca-Cola. And the key to it all? Short concise statements!  The IP Duo - Cantor Colburn [https://www.cantorcolburn.com/]Partners Michelle Ciotola [https://www.cantorcolburn.com/professionals-Michelle-Ciotola.html], Trademark & Copyright Attorney, and Tina Dorr [https://www.cantorcolburn.com/professionals-Tina-Dorr.html], Patent Attorney, are Obsessed with IP.

Episode 5 - Patent applications with Tina's 12-year-old client

Welcome to Episode 5 of IP Obsessed! The IP Duo, Michelle Ciotola [https://www.cantorcolburn.com/professionals-Michelle-Ciotola.html], trademark attorney, and Tina Dorr, Ph.D. [https://www.cantorcolburn.com/professionals-Tina-Dorr.html], patent attorney, are partners at Cantor Colburn LLP [https://www.cantorcolburn.com/]. Twelve-year-old inventor Brady Ciotola - yes, he's Michelle's son! - is Tina's youngest client and the pod's first guest. Tina explains the patent application process and Brady asks great questions of his attorney. Brady reminds us that inventors are problem solvers and patents are a way to make money.

Episode 4 - Tina Asks Michelle about Copyrights

Welcome to Episode 4 of IP Obsessed [https://www.linkedin.com/company/ipobsessedwiththeipduo], in which Tina asks Michelle about copyrights. Who can own a copyright? Not a monkey - even though his selfie was adorable! Copyright is not just for artists and writers - software can be protected by copyright. Why can't Emily Ratajkowski repost a photo of herself on her Instagram account? Because she doesn't own the photo and she didn't ask the photographer for permission.  The IP Duo - Cantor Colburn [https://www.cantorcolburn.com/]Partners Michelle Ciotola [https://www.cantorcolburn.com/professionals-Michelle-Ciotola.html], Trademark & Copyright Attorney, and Tina Dorr [https://www.cantorcolburn.com/professionals-Tina-Dorr.html], Patent Attorney, are Obsessed with IP.

Episode 3 - Michelle Asks Tina about Patents

Welcome to Episode 3 of IP Obsessed! The IP Duo, Michelle Ciotola [https://www.cantorcolburn.com/professionals-Michelle-Ciotola.html], trademark attorney, and Tina Dorr, Ph.D. [https://www.cantorcolburn.com/professionals-Tina-Dorr.html], patent attorney, partners at Cantor Colburn LLP [https://www.cantorcolburn.com/]. It's Michelle's turn to ask Tina the questions, and it's all about patents. Who can be an inventor? Anyone. Tina clarifies the difference between an invention and a patent, and explains what the “patent pending” that Michelle sees everywhere means. Tina explains how patents encourage innovation through disclosure, but be careful of disclosing crucial details before you have patent protection. And the Coca-Cola can makes another appearance!