LexisNexis Evolving IP

Join us to hear from Bobby Mukherjee on the Unitary Patent System, the launch and what we have seen so far and the considerations organisations should be weighing up in terms of the future.

David Perry, Director of Litigation and IP at Red Hat, discusses his unconventional journey into IP law, emphasizing the importance of relationships and community in the open-source world. Perry highlighted the evolving IP risks, particularly from litigation-funded entities, and the role of data analytics in managing these risks. He expressed optimism about the future of open-source AI, predicting it will continue to drive innovation without IP becoming a barrier.

Heath Hoglund, President of Via Licensing joins us to discuss technology's rapid evolution and the role of patent pools in facilitating interoperability and innovation. Heath highlights the benefits of patent pools for both innovators and consumers, and how they can streamline licensing, support technological advancement and ensure fair competition, particularly aiding small and medium-sized enterprises.

Gideon Myles, Associate General Counsel, Patents and Trademarks at OpenAI joins us to explore the multifaceted world of AI. We discuss its longstanding presence, current applications, and future potential. In addition, he addresses misconceptions, emphasises AI's benefits in automating tasks and enhancing productivity, and highlights the importance of regulation and ethical considerations in AI development and IP protection.

Kasim Alfalahi, CEO and Founder of Avanci, joins us to discuss Avanci's licensing approach, emphasizing the need for efficiency, simplicity, and predictable pricing for SEPs. In this episode, we address the contentious and litigious nature of SEPs and the need to ensure a fair return on investment for innovators while keeping costs manageable for technology users.

In this episode, Chris Harrison, Patent Analytics Manager at the World Intellectual Property Organisation joins us to explore innovation's role in advancing the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Discover how patent analytics drive collaboration for a sustainable future.

In this episode, Olivia Koentjoro, Head of Global Legal Data Analytics at Applied Materials joins us to discuss the challenges and opportunities of successfully leveraging IP data. We explore how data alone holds little value without context, and how analytics can bridge the gap, transforming IP data into a powerful business tool that can drive innovation.

The first episode of LexisNexis Evolving IP features hosts Francesca Levoir, Marco Richter, Nigel Swycher, and Tim Pohlmann, who introduce their focus for the new series, ‘Bringing Clarity to Innovation'. The podcast aims to demystify IP, addressing the challenges faced at the intersection of IP, law and business.