In this episode, we explore rapid technology acceleration and its influence on the IP world, discussing how intellectual property is managing to stay ahead of the curve and navigate this ever-evolving landscape? Also discussing:

• balancing a hybrid role as in-house counsel whilst working on IP policy issues as President of the IP Federation;
• programming influences in IP problem solving, and how a grounding in technology can help in understanding inventions;
• the pace of change, and resulting struggles and opportunities for IP professionals in the current market and beyond;
• Artificial intelligence (AI) in the armoury of the inventor, it's advantages and limitations, and what this means for the IP development landscape;
• COVID-19 and Brexit impacts and the role the IP sector plays when facing a crisis;
• the balance between tangible and intangible investment in tech across new sectors and how IP must remain relevant and adaptable;
• improving diversity and social mobility in the sector and enacting change to support the next generation of professionals; and
• much more.

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