This episode features a fantastic conversation with Sam Nicholson, Managing Director at Equinox IPMS, a UK-based technology company renowned for its powerful IP management system.

We discuss Sam’s career development and growth at Equinox including the power of their servant leadership culture in attracting and developing the best and brightest talent.

Sam discusses Equinox’s client-first approach to product/solution development and where they see the industry trending in the context of IP management systems, integrated services, and the role of new technologies like AI.

This episode forms part of our special series “Live @ AIPPI” where we took the podcast on the road to the AIPPI World Congress in Istanbul.

We hosted our podcast studio at the Billtrader Expo Booth and guests were interviewed by our Head of Marketing & Podcast Producer Wendy Robertson.

SHOW LINKS

Sam Nicholson

https://www.linkedin.com/in/snicholson90/

Equinox IPMS 

https://equinox-ipms.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/equinox-ipms/

Justin Simpson

https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsimpson-billtrader/

Wendy Robertson

https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyrobertson-cmo/

Billtrader

https://billtrader.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/billtrader

Talking IP with Justin Simpson

https://www.linkedin.com/company/talking-ip-podcast

This episode features a wonderful conversation with Lourence Loumes, European and French Patent Attorney at Plasseraud IP, one of the leading European firms in the IP sector, and among the largest in France.

We discuss Laurence’s unusual pathway into IP starting in North America leading to her becoming qualified as a patent attorney in North America, Europe, and France.

Laurence shares an interesting client success story and provides her perspective on the challenges and opportunities for her European clients and the industry more broadly.

This episode forms part of our special series “Live @ AIPPI” where we took the podcast on the road to the AIPPI World Congress in Istanbul.

We hosted our podcast studio at the Billtrader Expo Booth and guests were interviewed by our Head of Marketing & Podcast Producer Wendy Robertson.

SHOW LINKS

Laurence Loumes

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lloumes/

Plasseraud IP

https://www.plass.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/plasseraud-ip/

Justin Simpson

https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsimpson-billtrader/

Wendy Robertson

https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyrobertson-cmo/

Billtrader

https://billtrader.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/billtrader

Talking IP with Justin Simpson

https://www.linkedin.com/company/talking-ip-podcast

This episode features an interesting conversation with James Tumbridge, Partner, Barrister and Head of Legal at Venner Shipley, a prominent European intellectual property firm.

We discuss James’s storied career including his pathway into the IP profession along with his extensive experience in commercial litigation, intellectual property, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

James also shares his perspective on the implications of AI and provides an alternate view to the notion that AI is the magical answer to everything.

This episode forms part of our special series “Live @ AIPPI” where we took the podcast on the road to the AIPPI World Congress in Istanbul.

We hosted our podcast studio at the Billtrader Booth and guests were interviewed by our Head of Marketing & Podcast Producer Wendy Robertson.

SHOW LINKS

James Tumbridge

https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-tumbridge-655b5584/

Venner Shipley

https://www.vennershipley.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/venner-shipley/

Justin Simpson

https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsimpson-billtrader/

Wendy Robertson

https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyrobertson-cmo/

Billtrader

https://billtrader.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/billtrader

Talking IP with Justin Simpson

https://www.linkedin.com/company/talking-ip-podcast

This episode features a wonderful conversation with Adam Hyland, Principal at Franke Hyland, an independent Australian Patent & Trademark Boutique Firm.

We discuss Adam’s pathway into the IP profession through his time as a chemical engineer in the food manufacturing industry, and after 23 years his passion for the industry is unwavering.

Adam also shares some interesting insights relating to AI and the impact on trade mark protection citing the work by Dr Cameron Shackell at QUT and his company GeneriTrend.

This episode forms part of our special series “Live @ INTA” where we took the podcast on the road to the INTA Annual Meeting in Singapore.

We hosted our podcast studio at the Billtrader Expo Booth and guests were interviewed by our Head of Marketing & Podcast Producer Wendy Robertson.

Show Links

Adam Hyland

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamhyland1/

Franke Hyland

https://frankehyland.com.au/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/franke-hyland/

Justin Simpson

https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsimpson-billtrader/

Wendy Robertson

https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyrobertson-cmo/

Billtrader

https://billtrader.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/billtrader

Talking IP with Justin Simpson

https://www.linkedin.com/company/talking-ip-podcast

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This episode features an interesting conversation with Timo Helosuo, CEO at Kolster, one of Europe’s leading and oldest IP firms (established in 1874).

We discuss Timo’s unusual pathway into the IP profession through his time as a business consultant identifying and solving a range of IP related business challenges.

Timo also shares his perspective on the role of technology in the IP industry and what the future holds for IP professionals.

This episode forms part of our special series “Live @ INTA” where we took the podcast on the road to the INTA Annual Meeting in Singapore.

We hosted our podcast studio at the Billtrader Expo Booth and guests were interviewed by our Head of Marketing & Podcast Producer Wendy Robertson.

Show Links

Timo Helosuo

https://www.linkedin.com/in/helosuo/

Kolster

https://www.vonseidels.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/vonseidels/

Justin Simpson

https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsimpson-billtrader/

Wendy Robertson

https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyrobertson-cmo/

Billtrader

https://billtrader.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/billtrader

Talking IP with Justin Simpson

https://www.linkedin.com/company/talking-ip-podcast

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This episode features a fabulous conversation with Christine Strutt, Partner at Von Seidels, an intellectual property law firm specialising in protecting and enforcing IP rights throughout Africa.

We discuss Christine’s introduction to the IP profession, her reflections regarding her career journey so far and the value of professional friendships in the IP industry.

Christine also shares her perspective on the role of technology in Trademark protection and what the future holds for IP professionals.

This episode forms part of our special series “Live @ INTA” where we took the podcast on the road to the INTA Annual Meeting in Singapore.

We hosted our podcast studio at the Billtrader Expo Booth and guests were interviewed by our Head of Marketing & Podcast Producer Wendy Robertson.

Show Links

Christine Strutt

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-strutt-05500710/

Von Seidels

https://www.vonseidels.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/vonseidels/

Justin Simpson

https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsimpson-billtrader/

Wendy Robertson

https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyrobertson-cmo/

Billtrader

https://billtrader.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/billtrader

Talking IP with Justin Simpson

https://www.linkedin.com/company/talking-ip-podcast

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This episode features a wonderful conversation with Dr Andrew Blattman.

Andrew is the CEO and Managing Director of IPH, an international IP services group that includes leading IP firms AJ Park, Griffith Hack, Pizzeys, Smart & Biggar, and Spruson & Ferguson.

We discuss Andrew’s introduction to the IP profession and his nearly 30 years of experience in the industry having joined Spruson & Ferguson in 1995.

Andrew talks about his storied career journey including his role as Principal and CEO of Spruson & Ferguson and being appointed CEO and Managing Director of IPH following the incorporation and listing on the ASX in 2014.

Show Links

Andrew Blattman

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-blattman-7098296/

IPH

https://www.iphltd.com.au/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/iph-limited/

Justin Simpson

https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsimpson-billtrader/

Billtrader

https://billtrader.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/billtrader

Talking IP with Justin Simpson

https://www.linkedin.com/company/talking-ip-podcast

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This episode features an interesting conversation with Alexander Messerer, Co-Founder & CEO of Lead IP and forms part of our special series “Live @ INTA” where we took the podcast on the road to the INTA Annual Meeting in Singapore.

We hosted our podcast studio at the Billtrader Expo Booth and guests were interviewed by our Head of Marketing & Podcast Producer Wendy Robertson.

Show Links

Alexander Messerer

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-messerer-leadip/

Lead IP

https://www.leadip.io/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-ip/

Justin Simpson

https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsimpson-billtrader/

Wendy Robertson

https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyrobertson-cmo/

Billtrader

https://billtrader.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/billtrader

Talking IP with Justin Simpson

https://www.linkedin.com/company/talking-ip-podcast

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This episode features an interesting conversation with both Anna Molony and Rachel Havard.

Anna is a UK and European Patent Attorney and Founder of Two IP, a patent and trademark attorney firm that has adopted an award-winning consultancy business model.

Rachel is a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney and Consultant at Two IP.

We discuss the premise and benefits of the Two IP business model and what drove Rachel to join the business.

Show Links

Anna Molony

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-anna-molony/

Rachel Havard

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-havard-b8b04015/

Two IP

https://www.linkedin.com/company/two-ip/

Justin Simpson

https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsimpson-billtrader/

Billtrader

https://billtrader.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/billtrader/

Talking IP with Justin Simpson

https://www.linkedin.com/company/talking-ip-podcast/

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We are pleased to launch our special series “Live @ INTA” where we took the podcast on the road to the INTA Annual Meeting in Singapore.

We hosted our podcast studio at the Billtrader Expo Booth and guests were interviewed by our Head of Marketing & Podcast Producer Wendy Robertson.

This episode features a wonderful conversation with Janice Bereskin, Partner, and Leader of the Trademarks Practice Group at Canadian IP Firm Bereskin & Parr.

Show Links

Janice Bereskin

https://www.linkedin.com/in/janice-bereskin-a18672a/

Bereskin & Parr

https://www.bereskinparr.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/bereskin-&-parr/

Justin Simpson

https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsimpson-billtrader/

Wendy Robertson

https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyrobertson-cmo/

Billtrader

https://billtrader.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/billtrader

Talking IP with Justin Simpson

https://www.linkedin.com/company/talking-ip-podcast

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.