The Priggya Arora Show - Law, Innovation & Entrepreneurship

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Welcome to The Priggya Arora Show, where we have in-depth conversations about law, innovation and entrepreneurship with guests who come from different parts of the world.  

A brand is the identity your customers resonate with, but the IP rights associated with them often go neglected by brand owners. A robust IP strategy is necessary to counter common issues like counterfeiting, grey market goods, and bullying by bigger brands; plus it can save you plenty of costs in the long run.  

Today, we join trademark and branding lawyer Stephen L Anderson to talk about all the different ways to build and protect brands effectively. With his 30 years of experience working in the industry, and nearly two decades of that running his own law firm, he has plenty of insights to share on the topic.  

Join us for Episode 45 as we discuss:   

👉 How he went from criminal lawyer to branding and trademark specialist 

👉 What we need to keep in mind before starting our own brand 

👉 Steps smaller brands can take to protect themselves from getting bullied by bigger brands 

👉 How unregistered brands can protect themselves 

👉 How the laws in today’s world can protect NFTs and Cryptocurrencies  

👉 How we can build a brand in the Metaverse 

👉 Why settlement plays an important role in Litigation

Listen to us every week for a new interview with someone in the legal field, each of them bringing in their share of insights and experience. If you liked this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite podcasting platform, and consider telling your friends about it.

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Welcome to The Priggya Arora Show, where we have in-depth conversations about law, innovation and entrepreneurship with guests who come from different parts of the world.  There is perhaps no course in law school that is more important than Legal Writing. Legal writing is the central medium through which a lawyer can communicate precisely, effectively and accurately.   

Today, we are joined by attorney, writing law coach and founder of Writing Law Tutors Amanda Haverstick, and we talk about all the different ways through which we can become better writers.   

Join us for Episode 44 as we discuss:

👉 Her journey from a law firm Senior Counsel to Legal Writing Coach

👉 The differences between legal writing and general writing 

👉 How to effectively and clearly communicate with non-legal people 

👉 Skills which supplement writing and how to practise them 

👉 The key differences between law school writing and law firm writing

👉 2 key areas which will change the way you write

Listen to us every week for a new interview with someone in the legal field, each of them bringing in their share of insights and experience. If you liked this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite podcasting platform, and consider telling your friends about it.

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Welcome to The Priggya Arora Show, where we have in-depth conversations about law, innovation and entrepreneurship with guests who come from different parts of the world.  

Do you want to build a law firm,  but are unsure of how to go about it?   

Are you looking for a light-hearted conversation that also doubles up as a guide to know what you are looking for?   

In Episode 43, we talk to Tarun Khurana, partner at IIPRD and Khurana & Khurana, an Angel Investor, and a Data Protection Consultant/Auditor. He joins us to discuss how to grow a firm, how to create a successful client portfolio, and the importance of having a strategy in place.   

Join us as we discuss: 

👉 How he got started in the field of Law  

👉 How to decide and assess if you are ready to start on your own 

👉 The Importance of a Revenue model  

👉 Why it is essential to build a reputation of your firm in a particular sector 

👉 Why an HR policy and work culture is important to keep and grow a team  

👉 How to understand your requirements and hire accordingly  

👉 Why marketing to the right audience is necessary 

👉 Why finding the right work-life balance is important in the long run

Listen to us every week for a new interview with someone in the legal field, each of them bringing in their share of insights and experience. 

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Welcome to The Priggya Arora Show, where we have in-depth conversations about law, innovation and entrepreneurship with guests who come from different parts of the world.  

Trade Secrets have been part of the innovation game for decades, and there are some tall tales about the lengths to which organizations will go to keep them intact and unseen.   

As we look closer into how this branch of IP protection works, we are joined by Donal O’Connell, Managing Director of Chawton Innovation Services Ltd and a highly accomplished IP expert with decades of experience and truly impressive credentials in the field.  

In Episode 42, join us as we discuss:   

👉 How he decided to go into IP law  

👉 Why every Inventor should learn more about IP  

👉 What Trade Secrets are 

👉 How "reasonable value" is a requirement for something to be a Trade Secret  

👉 How different countries protect Trade Secrets  

👉 Why Trade Secret policies are important for companies 

👉 What measures can be used to safeguard proprietary secrets  

👉 How to implement organizational secrecy culture in an effective way

Listen to us every week for a new interview with someone in the legal field, each of them bringing in their share of insights and experience. 

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Welcome to The Priggya Arora Show, where we have in-depth conversations about law, innovation and entrepreneurship with guests who come from different parts of the world.  Keeping up with a fast-changing industry is always hard.    

One way to counter this is with a strong network, which can both keep you in the loop and help you achieve your goals sooner and better.   

Today, we are joined in by IIT KGP Alumnus, Tech & IP Enthusiast Aman Sinha, and we talk about all the different ways through which we can connect and grow.   Join us for Episode 41 as we discuss   

👉 His journey from Tech to IP  

👉 How to establish connections with professionals in your domain  

👉 Why Linkedin is pivotal for professional networking  

👉 How to approach and establish relationships with people  

👉 How to nurture long-term relations  

👉 Why marketing yourself is important before reaching out 

👉 Why networking is important 

👉 Tips for Introverts to start networking  

👉 How networking with people from different fields can help you achieve your goals

Listen to us every week for a new interview with someone in the legal field, each of them bringing in their share of insights and experience. 

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Welcome to The Priggya Arora Show, where we have in-depth conversations about law, innovation and entrepreneurship with guests who come from different parts of the world.  

Do you want to get into IP, and but are unsure of how to go about it?   

Are you looking for a light-hearted conversation that also doubles up as a guide to know what employers are looking for?   

Join our IP Conversation with Pushpak Singh, Lawyer and IP Expert in Innovation and R&D.   

In Episode 40, we explore:   

👉 How and why he switched from a Science to IP  

👉 Why reaching out to professionals for guidance is a must 

👉 How can you create a niche for yourself  

👉 How to create engagement on LinkedIn 

👉 Why upgrading yourself professionally is pivotal in this day and age

👉 How you can work in the field of IP even without a Law degree 

👉 If there is a gap between what is being taught in schools compared to what a firm demands 

👉 If IP courts will be a thing in the future 

👉 Why colleges should invite Industry Experts for lectures

Listen to us every week for a new interview with someone in the legal field, each of them bringing in their share of insights and experience. 

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Welcome to The Priggya Arora Show, where we have in-depth conversations about law, innovation and entrepreneurship with guests from different parts of the world.  

Are you an avid traveller, interested in culture and creations specific to a region?   

Are you an IP enthusiast?   

How about we mix the two together and dive deeper into the world of Geographical Indications?   

GI is a specific type of IP that protects traditional agricultural or handicraft products. 

Our guest for today, Mr. Pankaj Tyagi, is someone who has a lot of insights into IP generally and GIs specifically. Pankaj is an IIT KGP alum with experience at various Corporates, and he also played a crucial role in the SOJAT Mehendi case.   

Join us for Ep. 39 as we explore: 

👉 How IIT KGP helped him start his journey in GI 

👉 The basic eligibility criteria for GI 

👉 Insights about the SOJAT Mehendi case 

👉 The importance of history and tradition in potential GI Applications 

👉 The document requirements for GI registration  

👉 His favourite GI products  

👉 Why the Government plays a crucial role in GI registration and what it could do to further help with GI Registrations 

👉 His time at IIT KGP and his goals in life

Listen to us every week for a new interview with someone in the legal field, each of them bringing in their share of insights and experience. 

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Welcome to The Priggya Arora Show, where we have in-depth conversations about law, innovation and entrepreneurship with guests who come from different parts of the world.

Are you interested in Sports and IP?

Our guest for today, Elliott Alderman, has been part of both of these worlds for decades. He gave us a sneak peak into the world of IP and sports, dealing with topics like the approach taken by teams to maximize their IP, the intersection of entertainment with sports, and the future of IP in sports.  

Join us in episode 38, as we explore:  

👉 His love for media and changing technology and how that influenced his career choices 

👉 Why he thinks sports teams and venues are looking to cater to casual fans  

👉 Why broadcasting and merchandising rights are important  

👉 Why he thinks NFTs are interesting and the intersection of NFTs and IP rights  

👉 His experiences dealing with clients who want IP protection for their products   

👉 How analyzing and listening skills are conducive to a long career

Listen to us every week for a new interview with someone in the legal field, each of them bringing in their share of insights and experience. 

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Welcome to The Priggya Arora Show, where we have in-depth conversations with legal specialists and entrepreneurs from all around the world.    In an ever-changing world, the speed of keeping up with the industry can sometimes take a toll on you. In this conversation, Leah Steele shares insights on how she helps people with burnout issues, mental health, and how her time as a lawyer has helped her in her new profession.   

Join us for Episode number 37, as we explore :  

👉 What bought her attention to burnouts and helping people with the same 

👉 Why it is considered normal to burnout in the Legal profession  

👉 Why finding a work-life balance is crucial for your mental health 

👉 Reactive and active policies for dealing with stress  

👉 The importance of an ecosystem that is conducive to the concerns of employees 

👉 Why understanding your team and their needs before providing them with incentives is important  

👉 Tips on how to figure out if you are overworked or overwhelmed

👉 How she tailors her personal routine to a work-life balance

Listen to us every week for a new interview with someone in the legal field, each of them bringing in their share of insights and experience. 

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Welcome to The Priggya Arora Show, where we have in-depth conversations with legal specialists and entrepreneurs from all around the world.    

Do you want to overclock your inventions and explore the exponential value they can create?   

If so, David Hurtado might just be the right person you need to consult.   

In other words, if you are an innovator or somebody who is interested in understanding the commercial aspects of products with innovative features, this is the perfect podcast for you.   

Join us in Episode 36 as we explore: 

👉 His love for the work he does 

👉 How his journey in the field of patents started 

👉 What he means by Overclocking an invention  

👉 The kind of questions inventors typically ask him 

👉 The importance of IP protection for innovators  

👉 How he has learned to take negative experiences in his stride  

👉 Why family and friends are very important to him  

👉 Traits he believes are pivotal to succeed as an entrepreneur, and  

👉 His aspiration to learn multiple languages

Listen to us every week for a new interview with someone in the legal field, each of them bringing in their share of insights and experience. 

If you liked this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite podcasting platform, and consider telling your friends about it.