In the newest episode of the Vorys IP Podcast, host Jeremy Harrison is joined by Mike Messinger, a partner in the Vorys Washington, D.C. office. During their discussion, Jeremy and Mike provide an introduction to patent assertion entities – otherwise known as "patent trolls."  Additionally, Mike provides insights and advice on how to successfully manage patent assertion entities.

In this episode of the Vorys IP Podcast, host and IP attorney Jeremy Harrison is joined by Laura Geyer, the leader of the Vorys trademark practice and an attorney in the Vorys Washington, D.C. office. During their discussion, Jeremy and Laura provide an overview of branding and trademarks. Laura also offers practical tips and advice for companies looking to fortify their brands and select strong marks.

In the latest edition of the of the Vorys IP podcast, guest host Carey Jordan is joined by the United States Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) Texas Regional Director Hope Shimabuku. As regional director, Hope carries out the strategic direction of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO, and is responsible for leading the Texas office. Prior to joining the office, Hope had nearly two decades of experience as an engineer and intellectual property attorney.

This special episode is a continuation of Vorys’ efforts to honor women during Women’s History Month. Throughout this episode, Carey and Hope discuss women in innovation and what efforts the USPTO is taking in this regard. According to USPTO statistics, fewer than 20 percent of all U.S. patents today list a woman as an inventor.

Links to the reports referenced in this episode can be found below:

USPTO Diversity in innovation: Best Practices: https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/diversity-innovation-best-practices

High Tech Law Institute: Diversity in Innovation Best Practices Guide: https://digitalcommons.law.scu.edu/facpubs/989/

Progress and Potential - A profile of women inventors on U.S. patents: https://sitepilot10.firmseek.com/client/vorys3/www/assets/htmldocuments/Progress%20and%20Potential%20-%20A%20profile%20of%20women%20inventors%20on%20U.S.%20patents.pdf

Progress and Potential - A profile of women inventors on U.S. patents (2020 Update: https://sitepilot10.firmseek.com/client/vorys3/www/assets/htmldocuments/Progress%20and%20Potential%20-%20UPDATE.pdf

In this edition of the Vorys IP podcast, host Jeremy Harrison is joined by Andrew Dowling, a partner in the UK office of Haseltine Lake Kempner LLP. Jeremy and Andrew discuss the European Unitary Patent and the Unified Patent Court. During the discussion, Andrew will delve into the current status of the European Unitary Patent, potential future developments and the benefits and risks of pursuing a unitary patent.

In the first episode of season two, host Jeremy Harrison is joined by Maryellen Feehery Hank, of counsel in the Vorys Pittsburgh office. Jeremy and Maryellen discuss various aspects of IP due diligence such as the importance of involving IP counsel and the handling of trade secrets and legal opinions throughout the process. Maryellen also gives advice on how to make IP portfolios more appealing to potential purchasers or investors.

In this special episode of the Vorys IP podcast, host Jeremy Harrison is joined by Aaron Williams, an associate in the Vorys Cleveland office. Their discussion provides a summary of some of the important intellectual property cases litigated and before the U.S. Supreme Court in 2021 and highlights matters to look out for in the coming year. Jeremy and Aaron also take a look at how these cases will impact trademark, copyright and patent developments in 2022.

In the sixth episode of the Vorys IP podcast, host Jeremy Harrison is joined by Valerie Moore, a patent agent in the Vorys Houston office. Throughout this episode, Jeremy and Valerie will discuss international patent rights and how to obtain patent protection in foreign jurisdictions. Additionally Valerie will provide useful tips for those looking to save time and effort when seeking foreign patent protection.

In the latest episode of the Vorys IP podcast, host Jeremy Harrison is joined by Tony Venturino a partner in the Vorys Washington office and a member of the technology and intellectual property group. During their discussion, Jeremy and Tony will delve into patenting advice for start-up companies and small inventors. This episode should be especially valuable to companies and inventors who are seeking to protect an innovation.

In the fourth episode of the Vorys IP podcast, host Jeremy Harrison is joined by Thomas Thrash, a registered patent agent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in the Vorys Houston office. Throughout this episode, Jeremy and Thomas will discuss US provisional and non-provisional patents as well as filing strategies. Both those familiar and unfamiliar with the patenting process should find valuable insights in this episode.

In this edition of the Vorys IP podcast, host Jeremy Harrison is joined by Bill Klima, of counsel in the Vorys Washington office. During their conversation, Jeremy and Bill will discuss patent examiners for the US Patent and Trademark office including their patent review and approval process, best practices for submitting a patent and more.