On Intellectual Property

Apr 25 2024 20 ep. 42 mins 6
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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. Whether you are interested in intellectual property protection, enforcing IP rights or defending IP disputes, this is the podcast for you.

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Classic Rewind: A Strategic and Collaborative Approach to Navigating IP Matters with Carlo Cotrone

Apr 25 2024 46 mins  
Our 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 Techtronic Industries, he manages i

Classic Rewind: Driving Innovation and Maximizing Your Return on Investment in Intellectual Property with Kirk Goodwin

Apr 11 2024 36 mins  
In 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 be relevant. That’s why drivi

The State of the Patent Ecosystem: Live at IIPLA with Judge Randall Rader and Jay Kesan

Nov 28 2023 51 mins  
Welcome 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 for the U.S. innovation

Trademark Surveys: Why, When, and How to Use Them with Mike Keyes

May 30 2023 58 mins  
In 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 cases. In particular, that’s becaus

A Strategic Approach to Patent Prosecution with Todd Van Thomme

May 09 2023 34 mins  
This 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 inventions, patent prosecution,

Effective Advocacy in Markman Claim Construction Proceedings with Michael Friedland

Apr 18 2023 50 mins  
We’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 constructions of disputed claim la

The Power of Brands and Balancing the Rights of Trademark Owners with Society’s Interest in Free Expression with Janet Marvel

Mar 14 2023 56 mins  
For 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 to enter the equation. Featured g

A Diverse Trailblazer’s Patent Strategies for Canada with Selena Kim

Feb 21 2023 53 mins  
North 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 industry with today’s guest Se

Unlocking the Potential for All Americans to Participate in the Innovation Ecosystem with Valencia Martin Wallace

Feb 07 2023 38 mins  
In 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 data regarding how women and minori

Protecting IP in the Workplace with Frank Harty

Jan 17 2023 40 mins  
The 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 themselves in better positions to prote