

IP Fridays - your intellectual property podcast about trademarks, patents, designs and much more
Rolf Claessen and Ken Suzan
intellectual property including trademarks, patents and desgins – the latest news, useful tools
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Oct 25, 2024 • 32min
Interview With Joan Kowalski, President of Bob Ross, Inc. – Protection and Enforcement of the Rights of the Famous Painter Bob Ross . Podcast Episode 157 – IP Fridays
https://www.bobross.com The iconic artist Bob Ross, known for his gentle demeanor and captivating landscapes, continues to inspire millions around the world. Behind the scenes, a dedicated team works tirelessly to protect his legacy and intellectual property (IP). In a recent interview on the IP Friday’s podcast, Joan Kowalski, President of Bob Ross, Inc., shed light […]

Sep 27, 2024 • 38min
Interview With Myrtha Hurtado Rivas – General Counsel Brands and Marketing Properties, Anti-Counterfeiting & Licensing at Nestlé – Brand Restrictions, AI Tools Like NES GPT, Fight Against Counterfeit Goods – IP Fridays – Episode 156
Navigating Brand Restrictions, Sustainability, AI, and Anti-Counterfeiting with Myrtha Hurtado Rivas of Nestlé On this episode of IP Fridays, I had the pleasure of interviewing Myrtha Hurtado Rivas, the General Counsel for Brands, Marketing Properties, Licensing, and Anti-Counterfeiting at Nestlé. Our conversation delved into several pressing issues in the field of intellectual property (IP), including […]

Aug 30, 2024 • 33min
Virtual Patent Marking – Patent Damages – Interview with Tina Dorr and Loretta Freeman – Amazon Patent Evaluation Express (APEX) Program – IP Fridays – Episode 155
Bio of Tina Dorr Bio of Loretta Freeman In the latest episode of the IP Friday’s podcast, hosts Kenneth Suzan spoke with two distinguished intellectual property (IP) attorneys, Tina Dorr and Loretta Freeman, from Barnes and Thornburg LLP. The discussion provided valuable insights into patent law, focusing on the career paths of the guests, patent […]

Jul 26, 2024 • 20min
The STOPfakes Program of the International Trade Administration (ITA) – Interview With Michelle Sara King – Helping Businesses and Consumers to Deal With Fakes – Episode 154 – IP Fridays
STOPfakes.gov Information pages of the German Patent and Trademark Office for SMEs Summary and Main Takeaways Episode Overview: This episode features an interview with Michelle Sara King, the intellectual property team lead and senior international trade specialist at the International Trade Administration in the U.S. Department of Commerce. The discussion centers on her role, the […]

Jun 29, 2024 • 30min
Experience With US Customs (CBP) – E-Commerce and the De Minimis Rule For Counterfeit Goods – MOU With US Chamber – Interview With Angelo Mazza – IP Fridays – Episode 153
Profile of Angelo Mazza Summary of the Most Important Points Full Transcript Introduction: Our guest today on the IP Friday’s podcast is Angelo Mazza. Angelo is a partner with the law firm, Gibney Anthony and Flaherty, LLP, located in New York City. Angelo counsels clients in developing brand protection and enforcement strategies and works extensively […]

May 31, 2024 • 0sec
Interview With João Negrão – Executive Director of the EUIPO – New Patent Activities at the EUIPO – DesignEuropa Award – EUIPO Strategic Plan – Mediation Center – Short Report From the INTA Annual Meeting in Atlanta – IP Fridays – Episode 152
In this interview with Rolf Claessen on the IP Fridays podcast, João Negrão, the executive director of the EUIPO, discussed the office’s recent developments and future plans. Negrão highlighted the conclusion of the consultation phase for the EUIPO’s 2030 Strategic Plan, emphasizing key areas such as financial sustainability, efficiency, effectiveness, and the integration of emerging […]

May 9, 2024 • 49sec
Register For the 10th Anniversary Celebration of IP Fridays!
Meet us for the 10th Anniversary in Atlanta in the 20th May 2024 at 6 pm! We only give away 20 tickets so it will be a very exclusive event! Reserve your ticket here! https://ipfridays.com/meetup

Apr 26, 2024 • 22min
Changes for Patents and Trademarks in Taiwan – Interview With George J.H. Huang, Sandy Huang and Zoe Kwong – 10th Anniversary of IP Fridays – Meet Us in Atlanta – Episode 151 – IP Fridays
We are celebrating the 10th birthday of our podcast IP Fridays! Join us in Atlanta on Monday evening, the 20th May 2024 and meet us in person! Details will be posted on our website ipfridays.com and on social media! We had started the podcast at the 2014 INTA Annual Meeting in Hongkong so we thought […]

Mar 29, 2024 • 25min
Interview with Vice President and Head of Global Litigation and Disputes at Nokia Clemens Heusch – Patent Battle Nokia vs. Oppo – Unified Patent Court – Standard Essential Patents at the EUIPO – Episode 150 – IP Fridays
Interview with Vice President and Head of Global Litigation and Disputes at Nokia Clemens Heusch – Patent Battle Nokia vs. Oppo – Unified Patent Court – Standard Essential Patents at the EUIPO – Episode 150 – IP Fridays

Feb 23, 2024 • 25min
Challenges Enforcing Trademarks Online and Cybersquatting – Interview with Celeste Butera – UPC Caseload – USPTO AI Guidance – IP Fridays – Episode 149
Challenges Enforcing Trademarks Online and Cybersquatting – Interview with Celeste Butera – UPC Caseload – USPTO AI Guidance – IP Fridays – Episode 149 Celeste Butera Profile