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Join host Bruce Berman for an illuminating conversation with Henry Hadad, Head of Intellectual Property Rights at Bristol-Myers Squibb. This episode explores how intellectual property education and strong patent protection drive medical breakthroughs while addressing common misconceptions about IP rights. 

Hadad shares his unique journey from a creative family background—his uncle wrote disco classics like "It's Raining Men"—to becoming a leading voice in pharmaceutical patent strategy. Learn how the patent process explained through real-world examples demonstrates why IP protection strategies are essential for developing life-saving treatments. Discover insights on startup IP challenges, the role of university research, and why patent basics matter more than ever in our innovation-driven economy.

Key Takeaways:

• Strong patent systems drive innovation by providing investment certainty
• University research partnerships create vital public-private innovation bridges
• Patent licensing enables smaller inventors to monetize their discoveries
• AI-generated inventions pose new challenges for patent eligibility
• China's improving IP system creates competitive pressure for US innovation
• Clear communication about IP benefits counters harmful misconceptions
• Patent certainty affects venture capital investment decisions
• Pharmaceutical patents enable continued research into new disease indications