Best Patent Landscape Analysis Podcasts (2025)

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How to Conduct Patent Landscape Analysis – Inside IP by IIP Search 6:08

17d ago6:08

6:08

Discover how to conduct a Patent Landscape Analysis to gain strategic insights into technology trends, competitor activity, and innovation opportunities. This episode explores key steps including defining objectives, building search strategies, analyzing patent data, and identifying white space for R&D. Ideal for businesses, startups, and IP profes…

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IP and the Wild West Landscape of AI 55:24

11h ago55:24

55:24

This week on IPWatchdog Unleashed I speak with Allison Gaul who serves as legal counsel for Boston Consulting Group. She is responsible for evaluating digital products with an eye towards intellectual property strategy, value creation, and legal risk. She is also a recovering, or at least former patent attorney. She does still advise BCG on patent …

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What is an Evidence of Use (EOU) Patent Search? | Inside IP Podcast by IIP Search 6:21

3d ago6:21

6:21

Discover how an Evidence of Use (EOU) Patent Search helps identify real-world products that may be using patented technology. This episode explores the importance of EOU searches in licensing, infringement analysis, and IP monetization. Learn how claim charts are created, what challenges arise, and why EOU searches are essential for proactive IP st…

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The Existential Threat of AI Consciousness 36:49

7d ago36:49

36:49

This week on IPWatchdog Unleashed we explore whether Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has progressed to the point where it has already achieved consciousness. In a nutshell, the answer is our panel of technologists do not believe AI is very close to achieving consciousness, but that it is indeed possible for AI to reach the point of consciou…

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What is a Knockout Patent Search and Why is it Important? 5:40

10d ago5:40

5:40

Discover what a Knockout Patent Search is and why it plays a crucial role in early-stage innovation. This episode explains how this quick, cost-effective search helps identify obvious prior art, reduce patent filing risks, and guide smarter R&D decisions. Learn when to use it, how it works, and how it fits into a strong IP strategy—all in under 20 …

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AI, Quantum and IP: Are We Ready for What’s Next? 54:04

14d ago54:04

54:04

This week on IPWatchdog Unleashed we have a special conversation that was recorded at the end of our AI 2025 program in front of a live studio audience. Joining me were Stephanie Curcio, Clint Mehall, and John Rogitz, who along with Wen Xie, make up the new IPWatchdog Advisory Committee. Each of these people have been long-time attendees at our eve…

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AI and the Law: How Companies Can Navigate IP Risk and Seize Opportunity 42:03

22d ago42:03

42:03

This week on IPWatchdog Unleashed we have a conversation with two shareholders from Wolf Greenfield. Ed Rassavage and John Strand were both speakers on our recently concluded AI 2025 program. As the program was concluding, and in front of a live studio audience, we sat down to discuss the current state of the industry from a client’s perspective. “…

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How to Conduct a Freedom to Operate Search (FTO) | IIP Search Podcast 6:35

24d ago6:35

6:35

In this episode of the IIP Search podcast, discover how to conduct a Freedom to Operate (FTO) search to avoid patent infringement risks before launching a product. Learn the key steps involved—from defining your product scope and targeting specific jurisdictions to analyzing active patents and mapping claims. Understand the importance of timing, co…

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Fixing the PTAB: 10 Things the USPTO Can do to Improve the PTAB 1:15:20

29d ago1:15:20

1:15:20

This week on IPWatchdog Unleashed I speak with my long-time friend Jim Carmichael, who is a former Administrative Patent Judge and the founder of Carmichael IP. Jim was on the Board of Appeals and Interferences at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), which was the predecessor to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). Today Jim …

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How to Conduct a Design Patentability Search | IIP Search Podcast 5:41

1M ago5:41

5:41

In this episode of the IIP Search podcast, we break down how to conduct an effective design patentability search. Learn the key steps to assess the novelty of a design, understand classification systems, explore essential databases, and avoid common pitfalls. Whether you're an inventor, entrepreneur, or IP professional, this episode offers practica…

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IP, Globalization, and the Future of Supply Chains: A Conversation with Sonja London 42:28

1M ago42:28

42:28

This week on this edition of IPWatchdog Unleashed, we speak with Sonja London. Sonia has been general counsel at TactoTek and before that she spent 14 years working for Nokia, where she oversaw Nokia's consumer electronics licensing, global licensing program for connectivity and video codecs, and was responsible for standardization. Sonja has spent…

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Prior Art Search vs. Patentability Search: Key Differences Explained | IIP Search 5:58

1M ago5:58

5:58

Discover the key differences between Prior Art Search and Patentability Search in this insightful episode of IP Insights by IIP Search. Learn when and why each search is used, how they differ in scope and strategy, and what their outcomes mean for your innovation and IP strategy. Whether you're filing a patent, assessing risk, or analyzing competit…

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Why Creativity & Ownership Are Crucial Ingredients to Innovation 49:13

1M ago49:13

49:13

This week on IPWatchdog Unleahsed we speak with James Edwards, who is the CEO of ELITE Strategic Services, a property rights advocate, lobbyist and is now also the author of the forthcoming book To Invent Is Divine: Creativity and Ownership, which addresses the disconnect between the attributes of creativity and ownership and human innovation, tech…

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Champions of IP: Judges Michel & Newman 39:11

2M ago39:11

39:11

This week on IPWatchdog LIVE we present the remarks made during the Award Ceremony at IPWatchdog LIVE 2025 on March 3, 2025. Once again this year we presented two awards at IPWatchdog LIVE; the Paul Michel Award and the Pauline Newman Award. Both awards were created with the blessing of the Judges, who play an integral role in determining who to re…

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How to Conduct a Patent Knockout Search | IIP Search 6:06

2M ago6:06

6:06

Discover how to conduct a patent knockout search effectively in this episode of IIP Search. Learn the key steps, best practices, and common pitfalls of this essential prior art search technique. Whether you're an inventor, entrepreneur, or IP professional, understanding how to identify blocking patents early can save time and resources. Tune in for…

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AI, Invention Harvesting and the Patent Backlog 1:02:35

2M ago1:02:35

1:02:35

This week on IPWatchdog Unleashed I speak with my friend Jason Harrier, former Chief Patent Counsel at Capital One and current co-founder and General Counsel of artificial intelligence (AI) company IP Copilot. One of the things IP Copilot enables is the use of AI to streamline invention harvesting, running in the background as engineers and scienti…

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What is a Patent Landscape Analysis? Benefits & Process Explained 7:38

2M ago7:38

7:38

In this episode of IIP Search, joined by Dr. Laura Bennett, an expert in patent research and competitive intelligence, to explore Patent Landscape Analysis. They discuss what it is, why it matters, and how businesses and researchers can leverage it for strategic decision-making. Learn about the key benefits, challenges, and step-by-step process of …

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$80 Trillion and Growing: Why IP Matters More Than Ever 24:07

2M ago24:07

24:07

This week on IPWatchdog Unleashed we present another keynote speaker—Lisa Jorgensen. Jorgensen’s speech was given during lunch on Monday, March 3 at IPWatchdog LIVE 2025. Lisa Jorgensen is Deputy Director General for Patents and Technology at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). And even before assuming the position as Deputy Direct…

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How to Perform a Freedom to Operate Search for Risk-Free Innovation | IIP Search 5:41

2M ago5:41

5:41

Discover how to conduct a Freedom to Operate (FTO) search to ensure risk-free innovation. This episode explores why FTO searches are crucial for businesses, how they help avoid patent infringement, and the key steps to performing an effective search. Learn about common challenges, best practices, and real-world examples where FTO searches saved com…

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Doing My Very Best to Get it Right: A Conversation with Judge John Holcomb 55:02

2M ago55:02

55:02

This week on IPWatchdog Unleashed our conversation is with Judge John Holcomb of the United States Federal District Court for the Central District of California, which took place March 4, 2025, at IPWatchdog LIVE. Judge Holcomb is one of us. He was a patent professional—a patent litigator—before he joined the federal judiciary. He was appointed by …

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Patent System in Crisis: Backlogs, Examiner Layoffs & Judicial Overreach 24:09

3M ago24:09

24:09

This week on IPWatchdog Unleashed, I'm going to talk about an issue of enormous importance. The U.S. patent system feels to me an awful lot like the Titanic right now, and it feels like we're fast approaching an iceberg with disaster imminent. The Trump Administration is making major changes to reduce the size of government to address the $37 trill…

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How to Perform a Design Patentability Search | IIP Search Insights 5:32

3M ago5:32

5:32

Discover the essential steps for conducting a Design Patentability Search in this insightful episode. Learn how to define key design features, navigate patent databases, use classification codes, and analyze prior art effectively. Explore common challenges, best practices, and when to seek professional assistance. Whether you're an inventor, design…

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Engines of Innovation: How Universities Propel America Forward 47:55

3M ago47:55

47:55

This week on IPWatchdog Unleashed we take a dive into the world of university technology transfer with Laura Peter, who is the Executive Director of the University of North Carolina Charlotte Office of Research Commercialization and Partnerships and is a former Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Deputy Director of the …

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Common Mistakes in Patentability Search and How to Avoid Them 6:18

3M ago6:18

6:18

In this episode of the IIP Search Podcast, host Sarah Mitchell is joined by Dr. James Carter, a seasoned patent search expert with over 15 years of experience in intellectual property research. They discuss the most common mistakes made during patentability searches and share best practices to improve search accuracy. From using incorrect search te…

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Standards, AI & the Data Transparency Imperative 54:38

3M ago54:38

54:38

This week on IPWatchdog Unleashed we take a look at the importance of data transparency and standards for artificial intelligence (AI) and standard essential patents (SEPs). Our guest is Tim Pohlmann, who is the Managing Director for the Americas at LexisNexis Intellectual Property Solutions. And before he joined LexisNexis, Tim was the founder and…

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Patents and the Future of the PTO in Trump's Second Term 55:43

3M ago55:43

55:43

This week on IPWatchdog Unleashed we enter the world of innovation politics with a discussion about what to expect for the patent world during President Trump's second term, what to specifically expect from the Patent Office, what to expect in Congress relating to the patent reform bills that we can expect to be reintroduced, which are namely PREVA…

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Bad Patents, Thwarted Patent Reform, and a Failure to Adapt 44:05

4M ago44:05

44:05

On this episode of IP Watchdog Unleashed we speak with Scott McKeown, who is a shareholder at Wolf Greenfield. Scott leads the firm’s post grant patent practice, and he is the author of PatentsPostGrant.com, which provides inside views and news pertaining to the Nation’s busiest patent court, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) at the United S…

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Building a Better Mouse Trap: How to Succeed as an Entrepreneur 52:02

4M ago52:02

52:02

This week on IPWatchdog Unleashed I had the opportunity to speak with my good friend Louis Foreman. Louis is the Chief Executive Officer of Enventys, which is a full-service product launch company that handles all aspects of product development, crowdfunding and ecommerce marketing. In addition to Enventys, Louis is a prolific inventor himself, he …

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Law & Politics of Drug Price Controls & Pharma Innovation 48:44

4M ago48:44

48:44

This week on IPWatchdog Unleashed we talk about pharmaceutical patents, pharmaceutical patent policy, and innovation. As you may recall, back in 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act passed. And as part of that law, it gave the federal government the opportunity for the first time to “negotiate” drug prices for Medicare. The Biden Administration has vi…

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What Went Wrong and How do we Fix the Patent System? 59:29

4M ago59:29

59:29

This week on IPWatchdog Unleashed I speak with my long-time friend, John White. Many in the patent community no doubt already know John quite well. Over 30 years ago he created the PLI Patent Bar Review Course that upwards of 40,000 patent practitioners have successfully used to study for the Patent Bar Exam. Today, John continues to teach the pate…

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Patent Pools, Patent Dealmaking and Outrageously Good Audio 51:28

5M ago51:28

51:28

This week on IPWatchdog Unleashed I speak with Heath Hoglund, who until several years ago was Vice President of IP and Standards for Dolby. About 3 years ago Heath left Dolby and became President of Via Licensing Alliance, which we discuss in some detail in our conversation. And truth be told he really didn’t leave Dolby. Via administers patent poo…

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The Role of Patents in Innovation History, From the Industrial Revolution to Today 55:02

5M ago55:02

55:02

This week on IPWatchdog Unleashed we speak with Arthur Daemmrich, who is the Director of the Consortium of Science, Policy and Outcomes at Arizona State University. Arthur is a historian who was previously director of the Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation at the Smithsonian Institution. We speak with Arthur this week about t…

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How In-Game Experiences Enable New Licensing Revenue for IP Owners 47:20

5M ago47:20

47:20

This week on IPWatchdog Unleashed we are going to dive into the online gaming and game development world in a conversation about gaming, intellectual property, licensing, game development, branding and much more. Our conversation this week focuses on Spaceport Technologies, which is a technology company that enables brand owners to monetize their I…

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Law360 Explores: Subminimum Wage 35:43

5M ago35:43

35:43

The U.S. Department of Labor's proposed rule to end employers' ability to pay workers with disabilities less than the federal minimum wage comes as time is running out to end the long-standing but controversial program before Republicans take back the White House and Congress. Here, Law360 explores the debate over the program and what ending it wou…

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Thoughtfully and Intentionally Building and Managing an In-House IP Team 54:44

5M ago54:44

54:44

This week my conversation is with Carlo Cotrone, who is a Chief IP Counsel and frequent contributor to IPWatchdog, both our online publication and at our in-person programs. Carlo writes and speaks frequently about setting up, growing and managing in-house IP departments, and that is the focus of our conversation. We discuss taking a holistic view …

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Bruce Schneier: AI, Democracy and the Future of Internet Security 33:59

5M ago33:59

33:59

Renowned cryptographer, public policy expert and security technologist Bruce Schneier joins João Tomé to explore the evolving Internet security landscape. Listen in as they discuss AI-related cybersecurity risks, the impact of emerging technologies on democracy and the balance between privacy and regulation. Bruce also delves into post-quantum cryp…

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Jenny Reich: Social Media, Cybersecurity and the Future of Online Regulation 28:23

5M ago28:23

28:23

From Cloudflare's San Francisco headquarters, João Tomé interviews Jenny Reich, a Fellow and Adjunct Professor at the Georgetown Law Center on National Security and an expert in social media law. During the RSA Conference, Jenny shared her insights on the growing push for social media regulation, the roots of data breaches stemming from chat rooms,…

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Simon Gibson: Tackling Disinformation, AI Threats and Cybersecurity Resilience 16:51

5M ago16:51

16:51

In this episode of This Week in NET, Simon Gibson, Principal Security Architect at Navy Federal Credit Union, joins João Tomé to address disinformation campaigns, emerging cyberattack trends and post-attack resiliency. Simon offers expert insights into AI-driven threats, ransomware and today’s global cybersecurity challenges, drawing on his extensi…

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Defeating Patent Trolls: Cloudflare’s Fight for Innovation 29:09

5M ago29:09

29:09

This episode focuses entirely on why defeating patent trolls matters, featuring insights from João Tomé and Cloudflare legal experts Emily Terrell, Senior Legal Counsel, Litigation and Senior Director, Patrick Nemeroff. Listen in as they discuss the conclusion of the Sable patent troll trial, which forced Sable to relinquish its patents to the publ…

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Matthew Prince: Content Creators vs. AI and the Origins of Cloudflare's Birthday Week 32:04

5M ago32:04

32:04

Cloudflare CEO and Co-founder Matthew Prince joins João Tomé to celebrate the origins of Cloudflare’s annual Birthday Week, recorded in their Lisbon office. They discuss how the event sparked a series of Innovation Weeks filled with exciting announcements, including AI-focused tools to protect content creators from scraping. On Cloudflare’s 14th bi…

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Michelle Zatlyn: Cyber Trends from the Paris Olympics 30:14

5M ago30:14

30:14

In this episode, Michelle Zatlyn, Cloudflare's co-founder, president and COO, discusses the impact of the Paris Olympics on Internet trends, traffic and cybersecurity threats. Reporting from her in-person Olympic experiences, Michelle and host João Tomé explore the global Internet footprint of the event, its effect on specific websites and the surg…

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Cloudforce One: Tackling Emerging Threat Actors with Blake Darché 36:59

5M ago36:59

36:59

In This Week in NET, Blake Darché, Head of Cloudforce One, joins João Tomé to discuss Cloudflare’s elite threat operations team and much more. This informative episode highlights the evolving landscape of global cybersecurity and the proactive defense measures safeguarding digital ecosystems, with deep dives into hot topics like emerging cybersecur…

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Internet Regulation & Election Security: Insights with Cloudflare’s Alissa Starzak 30:45

5M ago30:45

30:45

Host João Tomé welcomes Alissa Starzak, Global Head of Policy at Cloudflare, to discuss Internet regulation, election security and policy challenges. Alissa reflects on her career spanning the CIA, U.S. Army, and Cloudflare, exploring topics like the fragmentation of the Internet into ‘several Internets,’ the complexities of global elections and th…

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Using Trademarks & Trade Dress to Fight Counterfeits & Copycats 48:59

5M ago48:59

48:59

This week my conversation is with Leo White, who is Chief IP Counsel and Associate General Counsel for The Duracell Company. Leo is a patent professional by training, first starting out as an engineer, then like so many in the patent field have done he became a patent agent, then went to law school, and thanks to hard work, good mentoring and being…

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Patents as an Asset 46:47

6M ago46:47

46:47

This week on IPWatchdog Unleashed we speak with Brian Hinman, who is one of the leading IP executives and investors in the world. Brian has held senior executive positions at leading technology companies, such as IBM, Philips and Verizon. And after spending more than 6 years as the Chief Innovation Officer for Aon, today he is Chief IP Officer for …

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John Graham-Cumming: Getting Technical with TCP, AI and Taylor Swift 26:51

6M ago26:51

26:51

Join host João Tomé and Cloudflare CTO John Graham-Cumming for a deep dive into tech milestones and innovations. They’ll celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1974 TCP Paper, dissect Taylor Swift’s cutting-edge wristband tech and review technical highlights from Cloudflare, including Cloudflare Workers supporting Fortran code and new AI models like…

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Ranee Bray & Ling Wu: Exploring Internet Security and Compliance Challenges 18:58

6M ago18:58

18:58

Host João Tomé welcomes two expert guests for an insightful discussion on tackling security challenges. Ranee Bray, Chief of Staff for Cloudflare’s Security Team, shares the behind-the-scenes story of managing Code Red—a 30-day initiative to strengthen, validate and remediate a critical security incident. Ranee details vulnerability management with…

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No browsers left behind: DDoS Threats, QR Phishing & Cloudflare’s Foundation DNS with Trey Guinn 28:12

6M ago28:12

28:12

In this episode, host João Tomé chats with Trey Guinn, Cloudflare’s Field Chief Technology Officer, about the latest DDoS attacks and global cybersecurity trends. Explore Cloudflare’s DDoS threat report, the critical role of certificates, emerging attack strategies and more. Trey also dives into the growing menace of QR phishing and introduces Foun…

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Privacy in the Internet Age with Emily Hancock 25:53

6M ago25:53

25:53

Join host João Tomé and Emily Hancock, Cloudflare’s Chief Privacy Officer, as they explore the critical importance of privacy in today’s Internet age. This episode dives into what enterprise companies and everyday Internet users need to know about data privacy, Cloudflare’s innovative approach to it and how security and privacy intersect. You’ll di…

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False PTO Narratives and the Urgent Need for PTAB Reform 31:00

6M ago31:00

31:00

On the heels of the PREVAIL Act passing in the Senate Judiciary Committee, the very next day USPTO Director Kathi Vidal wrote on the Director’s Blog about how wonderful the PTAB has been, saying in part: “Since AIA proceedings began over a decade ago, almost 70% of challenged patents have been upheld at the PTAB.” This claim by Director Vidal initi…

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