This episode features a very interesting conversation with Sandra Mau, Vice President of Product for Cloud and IP Government Solutions at Clarivate.

Prior to joining Clarivate, Sandra was the CEO and Founder of Trademark Vision, an award-winning AI computer vision start up and the world’s first commercial online visual search engine for trademarks and designs.

In our very interesting conversation, Sandra shares her journey from finding her niche in the IP industry, to starting up, securing funding, and finding the right partnership with CompuMark and Clarivate.

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Sandra Mau

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

Clarivate

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

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 Markku Simmelvuo, President & CEO at Papula-Nevinpat, one of the largest IP Firms in Finland with a strong foothold in Eurasia.

In our wide-ranging conversation, Markku shares the history of Papula-Nevinpat and how having offices in both Finland and Russia have set the firm apart from many other European firms.

Markku talks about TagLing, an IP process management innovation that he has been working on that applies Artificial Intelligence to IP processes.

Markku also shares his thoughts some of the most important characteristics of an IP leader.

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Markku Simmelvuo

https://www.linkedin.com/in/markku-simmelvuo/

Papula-Nevinpat

https://www.papula-nevinpat.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/papula-nevinpat/

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 a wonderful conversation with Regina Quek, Head of IP Practice, One Legal and Second Deputy Secretary General in the AIPPI Bureau.

In our wide-ranging conversation, Regi shares how she got her start in the IP profession and her decision to start own firm One Legal.

Regi and I discuss the enduring value of friendship in our global community of IP professionals and the importance of building a trusted network of friends from around the globe.

As the global IP community prepares for the 2023 INTA Annual Meeting, Regi shares some of her favourite things to do in Singapore.

We also talk about AIPPI and its purpose, including her current role in the Bureau.

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Regina Quek

https://www.linkedin.com/in/regina-quek-1189391/

One Legal

https://www.onelegal.sg/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/one-legal-sg/

AIPPI – International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property

https://www.linkedin.com/company/aippi---international-association-for-the-protection-of-intellectual-property/

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 a fascinating conversation with Clara Pombo, Group Chief Institutional Relations Officer at ClarkeModet and technology/innovation investor.

Clara shares many interesting insights from her storied career so far including how she got her start in IP and the importance of gaining in house corporate experience in addition to building your practice inside an IP firm.

She discusses how her desire to become an intrapreneur led to her decision to complete her MBA at MIT Sloan and the value of taking a two-year break to fully immerse herself in that experience.

Clara shares her passion for technology and innovation and how that has guided her career path and business decisions.

She also provides some valuable advice for young women who are starting their career in the IP profession today.

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Clara Pombo

https://www.linkedin.com/in/clara-pombo/

ClarkeModet

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

Rapsody Venture Partners

https://www.linkedin.com/company/rhapsody-venture-partners/

MIT Enterprise Forum Spain

https://www.linkedin.com/company/mitef-spain-massachussets-institute-of-technology-enterprise-forum-spanish-chapter-/

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 Agustin Velazquez, a leading IP Attorney and LawTech Entrepreneur whose many businesses and innovations include Ava Firm in which he is the Co-Managing Partner and TMKonnect, a LawTech platform that enables users to search, file and renew trade marks with a single click.

Agustin shares why he chose to start Ava Firm, moving away from the traditional ownership model and how his new approach really future-proofed the business during the disruption caused by COVID.

Agustin’s passion and energy for LawTech as the future for the IP industry is evident throughout the conversation as he explains the many business ventures that he is working on and bringing to market.

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Agustin Velazquez

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

Ava Firm

https://avafirm.com/

TMKonnect

https://tmkonnect.com/

Justin Simpson

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

Billtrader

https://billtrader.com/

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This episode features a wide ranging conversation with Olof Fickert, Managing Partner at Balder IP, an IP firm known for its innovation bringing together specialist expertise from Latin America and Germany working together in Spain.

Olof shares how and why he chose to make Spain his home, his interesting journey into the IP industry and what drove him to establish Balder IP and its unique approach to the provision of global IP services.

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Olof Fickert

https://www.linkedin.com/in/olof-fickert-690931a/

Balder IP

https://www.linkedin.com/company/balder-ip-law/

Justin Simpson

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

Billtrader

https://billtrader.com/

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This episode features an interesting conversation with Justin Gallagher, Founder and Director of Research & Innovation at Equinox IPMS, a UK-based technology company renowned for its powerful IP management system.

The interview was recorded in two parts.

Part 1

Justin shares the story behind his unusual route into the IP industry and his passion for ongoing post-graduate education including a Masters in Artificial Intelligence.

He shares some interesting stories about the journey from the initial concept into what we know as the Equinox IP Management System today.

Part 2

About a week after we recorded our interview with Justin, we saw the announcement of the acquisition of Equinox by Questel, one of the world’s leading providers of intellectual property solutions.

So we recorded another interview with Justin to ask him about that journey and the experience including what the future holds for Equinox.

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Justin Gallagher

https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-gallagher-8a6726a/

Equinox IPMS

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

Justin Simpson

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

Billtrader

https://billtrader.com/

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This episode features a fascinating conversation with Edward Murgitroyd, former CEO of Murgitroyd IP and the founder and CEO of the innovative renewals company Hexos IP.

Ed discusses his perspective on innovation in the IP industry and what’s driving his laser-like focus on global IP annuities.

He shares some interesting stories about joining the family business, and the values instilled by his father, that continue to guide his approach to business growth in the IP industry.

As CEO of the first IP firm to go public, Ed takes us inside that journey and the experience balancing the needs of clients and investors.

He provides some valuable advice to those IP firms exploring alternative business ownership structures and the importance of retaining effective control.

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Edward Murgitroyd

https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-murgitroyd/

Hexos IP

https://hexosip.com/

Justin Simpson

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

Billtrader

https://billtrader.com/

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This episode features a compelling conversation with Peter Finnie, an experienced UK and European patent attorney and Partner and Board Member at Potter Clarkson.

Peter discusses his passion for start-ups and SMEs and his approach to developing IP strategies that build long-term value.

He shares some interesting stories about how he works with clients including his approach to board advisory services that ensure IP sits at the heart of business planning and fund raising.

Peter and Justin discuss his perspective on the “commoditisation” of IP services including his views relating to inovia, Billtrader and other third-party IP services and how those views have shifted.

Peter also provides some valuable advice to new IP industry entrants.

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Peter Finnie

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

Potter Clarkson

https://www.potterclarkson.com/

Justin Simpson

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

Billtrader

https://billtrader.com/

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This episode takes us inside the world of IP entrepreneurship featuring a fascinating conversation with Toni Nijm, Swedish patent attorney and Co-Founder & CEO of RightHub.

Toni discusses his many business ventures and investments including starting his first business Ipendo, being acquired by CPA Global and joining their executive team, founding strategy and investment firm Yobi Partners and his latest business venture RightHub.

Toni shares valuable insights and perspectives from his journey so far including what drives his boundless passion and energy.

Toni Nijm

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

RightHub

https://www.righthub.com/

Yobi Partners

https://yobipartners.com/

Justin Simpson

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

Billtrader

https://billtrader.com/

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