Every masterpiece you’ve ever consumed likely passed through a licensing agreement first. That catchy song in your favorite commercial? Licensed. The superhero logo on your coffee mug? Licensed. The technology powering your smartphone? Licensed hundreds of times over. Licensing represents … Continue reading Season 5, Episode 27. The Art of Licensing: Turning Ideas into Empires
The exploration of innovation highlights two key approaches: design thinking, fostering human-centered solutions, and first principles thinking, which focuses on fundamental truths. Through examples like OXO Good Grips and Japan’s bullet train, we see how understanding frustrations can spur breakthroughs. Transformative ideas often emerge from everyday annoyances, leading to significant innovations. Continue reading Season 5, Episode 24. From Prototypes to Rockets: The Power of Design Thinking and First Principles Thinking
What happens when artificial intelligence challenges humans for the invention crown? We dive into this provocative question by examining real-world examples where AI has revolutionized fields from drug discovery to furniture design.
The evidence is compelling. AI systems have accelerated medical research, discovered antibiotics against resistant bacteria, identified new molecular patterns, and generated creative designs faster than humans could imagine. Yet every breakthrough required human direction, interpretation, and implementation. As we explore this partnership, the podcast reveals a fundamental truth – innovation isn’t humans versus machines but humans with machines.
The legal landscape adds another dimension to this discussion. We unpack the fascinating “Davos Saga,” where Dr. Stephen Thaler’s attempt to list his AI system as an inventor on patent applications met resistance worldwide. Courts in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, Japan, and Switzerland all reached the same conclusion: under current law, only natural persons can be inventors. This global consensus reflects the view that AI remains a sophisticated tool rather than an autonomous creator deserving legal rights.
For inventors navigating this evolving landscape, emotional barriers often prove as challenging as technical ones. That’s why we introduce the powerful “Fear Setting” exercise from my book “Protection of the Inventive Mind.” This practical technique helps transform anxiety into action by confronting worst-case scenarios, developing safeguards, and planning recovery strategies. Download the worksheet from our website to experience how quickly your innovation fears diminish when systematically addressed.
Whether you’re a human inventor seeking to harness AI’s capabilities or simply fascinated by the intersection of technology and creativity, this episode offers valuable insights into the future of innovation.
Subscribe now and join us in exploring how the most powerful inventions emerge when human intuition meets algorithmic intelligence. Continue reading Season 5, Bonus. AI vs. Human: The Invention Showdown
The upcoming side event in Geneva on September 1 during the Luxury Innovation Summit will address the evolving landscape of intellectual property (IP) amid the influencer economy. This session will explore how the booming $20 billion sector collides with IP law, spotlighting cases like Charli D’Amelio’s trademark strategies and the “Battle of the Kylies.” It will delve into both human influencers and virtual personalities like Lil Miquella, underscoring the challenges of contracts and licensing. As global laws adapt to issues like deepfakes and virtual identity rights, participants will gain insight into safeguarding their digital presence and brand equity in a rapidly changing environment. Continue reading Season 5, Episode 21. Influencers, Inc.: Chasing Clout, Creating Clones
The episode of Intangiblia delves into the valuation of intellectual property (IP), highlighting its true worth in legal and commercial contexts. Through landmark cases, the podcast discusses methodologies for valuing IP and illustrates how values differ globally, emphasizing the importance of pricing and proof in protecting creative work. Continue reading Season 5, Episode 15. Worth Fighting For: IP, Lawsuits, and the Art of Valuation
Luxury watch intellectual property battles reveal fierce competition among brands like Rolex and Audemars Piguet over design and authenticity. Cases highlight tensions between customization and trademark infringement, extending to tech giants like Apple and Samsung. These disputes underscore essential principles of intellectual property in both physical and digital realms, relevant for enthusiasts and legal experts alike. Continue reading Season 5, Episode 14. The Intellectual Property Mechanics Behind Luxury Timepieces
The difference between a brilliant innovation and a costly lawsuit often comes down to one critical factor: understanding the legal landscape before you launch. Patents, market barriers, and licensing traps aren’t just fine print—they’re the playing field that determines which … Continue reading Season 5, Episode 7. The Innovation Map: Where Patents, Strategy, and Opportunity Collide
Who truly owns the creations of artificial intelligence? Explore this compelling question as Leticia Caminero (AI version) and Artemisa, her delightful AI co-host, navigate the intriguing intersection of AI and intellectual property law. Uncover the legal complexities when AI is the creator, … Continue reading Season 4, Episode 6. A Conversation with AI about Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property
We will go beyond what the intellectual property laws establish by navigating in the book “The Biopolitics of Intellectual Property: Regulation Innovation and Personhood in the Information Age” with his author Gordon Hull the Director of the Center for Professional and Applied Ethics, Prof. Philosophy and Public Policy, and Affiliate Faculty, School of Data Science at UNC Charlotte. Continue reading Season 1, Episode 9. Biopolitics and Intellectual Property: Gordon Hull – Philosophy
We talk about the author’s rights and the new book “Copyright, Creativity, Big Media, and Cultural Value: Incorporating the Author” by Kathy Bowrey. Kathy is a legal historian, socio-legal researcher, and Professor in the Faculty of Law, UNSW (the University of New South Wales), Sydney, Australia. Continue reading Season 1, Episode 8. Copyright, Creativity, Big Media and Cultural Value: Incorporating the Author: Kathy Bowrey
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