Knobbe IP+

In this episode of the Knobbe IP+ podcast, Knobbe Martens Chief Diversity & Talent Development Officer Terra Davis speaks with guest Elaine Spector, Harrity & Harrity partner and Advisory Board Member to the non-profit Patent Pathways [https://www.patentpathways.org/]. Terra and Elaine discuss the transformative work Patent Pathways is undertaking to create a pipeline of diverse candidates entering the intellectual property field through data, partnerships, and mentors. Throughout their conversation, they touch on how Patent Pathways came to be, illustrative studies on diversity in the patent field, and how making the profession more inclusive will help drive innovation. They also discuss how stakeholders can get involved with Patent Pathways and contribute to its mission.   Listen to the episode or read the full transcript here [https://www.knobbe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Knobbe-IP-Transcript-Patent-Pathways-Elaine-Spector.pdf].

In this episode of the Knobbe IP+ podcast, Knobbe Martens partner Jared Bunker [https://www.knobbe.com/attorneys/jared-bunker] speaks with guest David A. Gauntlett [https://www.gauntlettlaw.com/david-a-gauntlett], principal of Gauntlett & Associates, on how businesses may use insurance policies to defend against intellectual property lawsuits. Jared and David discuss what businesses should consider when selecting insurance policies for this purpose and whether common commercial insurance policies cover the defense of intellectual property lawsuits. They also examine key considerations and pitfalls that can influence the chance of coverage and review landmark court decisions that have affected the complex field of insurance law.   Listen to the episode here or read the full transcript here [https://www.knobbe.com/sites/default/files/2024-06/Knobbe%20IP%2B%20Transcript%20-%20David%20A%20Gauntlett%20-%20IP%20Insurance%20Coverage.pdf].

In this episode of the Knobbe IP+ podcast, Knobbe Martens partner Mauricio Uribe [https://www.knobbe.com/attorneys/mauricio-uribe] speaks with World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Legal Officer Oscar Alberto Suárez Bohorquez [https://www.wipo.int/amc/en/contact/index-076.html] on the recently announced WIPO Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program [https://www.wipo.int/amc/en/center/specific-sectors/videogames] for resolving disputes in video games and esports. Mauricio and Oscar discuss the ways in which WIPO’s ADR program is tailored to the ever-evolving industries of video games and esports and how WIPO’s new program is positioned to assist organizations throughout the world with regard to business and legal issues in the esports and gaming industries.   Listen to the episode here or read the full transcript here [https://www.knobbe.com/sites/default/files/2024-06/Knobbe%20IP%2B%20Transcript%20-%20WIPO%20-%20Oscar%20Suarez.pdf].

In this episode of the Knobbe IP+ podcast, Knobbe Martens partner Mauricio A. Uribe [https://www.knobbe.com/attorneys/mauricio-uribe] speaks with European Patent Attorney and Ph. D. Hanane Fathi Roswall [https://aera-ip.com/team/hro/] on the recently adopted EU AI Act. Similar to the EU GDPR, the EU AI Act will soon begin entry into force and has the potential to affect companies on a worldwide basis. Mauricio and Hanane explore the current state of the EU AI Act and the specifics of the regulatory impact on companies. In-house counsel and compliance officers will gain valuable insights into the timing of adoption, key terms for scope and compliance, and enforcement mechanisms. Mauricio and Hanane also discuss how companies with plans to go to market in the EU, or those already selling products in the EU, can prepare themselves for compliance with the new law.   Listen to the episode here or read the full transcript here [https://www.knobbe.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Knobbe%20IP%2B%20Transcript%20-%20European%20Union%20AI%20ACT%20-%20Hanane%20Fathi%20Roswall_0.pdf].

In this episode of the IP+ podcast, Knobbe Martens partner Mauricio A. Uribe speaks with author, technology disruptor, strategist, and CEO Linda Bernardi on the role of patent strategies in VC funding opportunities and due diligence. Leveraging her current experiences from XdMind Inc., a revolutionary company using AI to dynamically adapt music to video gaming, as well as previous experiences as Chief Innovation Officer at IBM, SVP at Element AI, and Head of Strategy at Consensys, Mauricio and Linda explore the current role of IP strategies in the Generative AI world, especially patent strategies, and its role in VC funding due diligence. Their conversation will include the “new” dialogue between VCs and targets related to patents including quality, scope, and monetization. They will also discuss the impact of cyclical variation in VC innovation funding based on the economic environment and its relation to IP strategies.