Talking IP with Justin Simpson

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Welcome to Talking IP, a podcast for intellectual property (IP) professionals showcasing compelling conversations that take you inside the professional lives and careers of global IP leaders and entrepreneurs. Hosted by Australian Patent Attorney and IP Entrepreneur Justin Simpson, each episode features interviews with an IP leader or entrepreneur exploring a range of topics including their current business focus as well as their career journey into the IP profession. Justin is the Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Billtrader, a FinTech solution for IP firms. Before starting Billtrader, Justin founded inovia, an online patent filing company he built to be the largest foreign patent filer in the world.

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April 10, 202421 min

Sam Nicholson "There is a clear path towards seamlessly integrated IP services, modern APIs are so easy to work with and have paved the way for smoother collaboration and innovation."

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

March 5, 202419 min

Laurence Loumes - "We are a lot more climate conscious, companies are being faced with pressure from the government regulations and customers"

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

January 17, 202424 min

James Tumbridge "Everybody's banding around AI as if it's the magic answer to everything as if they know what it means"

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

September 5, 202317 min

Adam Hyland "It's great if you can use both sides of your brain" - Live @ INTA in Singapore

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 2, 202316 min

Timo Helosuo “The leaders are testing it, the laggards don’t want to touch it, but we know the technology is here” - Live @ INTA AM 2023 Singapore

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 19, 202321 min

Christine Strutt "the work I do really reflects how I've entered the world as a person" - Live @ INTA AM 2023 Singapore

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 4, 202340 min

Dr Andrew Blattman "I've never had a day, where I haven't really enjoyed coming to work"

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 21, 202319 min

Alexander Messerer - Live @ INTA AM 2023 Singapore

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 7, 202332 min

Anna Molony & Rachel Havard "We're patent attorneys. We love tech and should be embracing it"

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/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 1, 202320 min

Janice Bereskin - Live @ INTA AM 2023 Singapore

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.