🎧 IP Management Voice - Your Podcast on the World of IP and IP Management

Welcome to your podcast all about Intellectual Property (IP) Management and our next big AI experiment.

In a world where ideas and innovation can make the difference between success and failure, effective management of intellectual property is critical.

We’re excited to announce that IP Management Voice now features two distinct series to cater to your diverse needs:
🔵IP Expert Series
🔴Personal Growth Series

📌 Why IP Management?

Intellectual property includes patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets - all valuable resources for companies wishing to protect and maximise their innovation. Strategic IP management helps make the most of these resources, minimise risk and create new revenue streams.

At the same time, managing IP effectively also contributes to personal growth: it sharpens strategic thinking, enhances communication skills, and empowers professionals to take a more active role in shaping innovation success.

📌 What can you expect from our podcast?

1. expert knowledge: We present knowledge from the leading minds in todays knowledge economy and IP management. We talk about all types of IP and it is always about the economic impact of IP.

2. hot topics: Keep up to date with the latest developments in IP management. We discuss current trends and technologies that are changing the way organisations protect their IP.

3. practical tips: Learn practical approaches to improving your own IP management. From identifying new IP opportunities to legal protection, we offer valuable day-to-day tips.

4. case studies: Hear inspiring stories from organisations that have achieved competitive advantage through effective IP management. These case studies show how a strategic focus on IP contributes to business success.

5. personal growth
Strengthen your personal growth as an IP professional by sharpening your positioning, building client trust, and turning expertise into real business opportunities.

📌 Why should you listen?

n today’s knowledge-based economy, the strategic use of intellectual property is key—not only for protecting innovation, but also for enabling professional and business growth.

IP Management Voice is for decision-makers, IP professionals, and anyone interested in how IP drives success in a competitive, innovation-driven world.

We don’t just explain how to manage IP—we show how to use it to shape business strategy, build credibility, and grow as a professional.

Whether you’re part of a small start-up or a large organisation, you’ll gain valuable insights to unlock the full potential of your IP—and of yourself.

📌 Stay tuned for exciting episodes packed with knowledge and inspiration!

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🎧 IP Management Voice - Your Podcast on the World of IP and IP Management

Latest episodes

#59 Protecting Visual Innovation with Design Rights

‧ 24m 41s

Design rights protect the visual features of products, including shape, pattern, colour, and texture. They can apply to an entire product, specific parts, or fine details, depending on business strategy. Efficient options for registration include the EU’s Registered Community Design (RCD) and the Hague System for international coverage, offering cost-effective protection. To build a stronger framework, design rights are most effective when combined with other IP rights such as trademarks, patents, and copyrights, creating layered protection and reinforcing brand value. To qualify, a design must meet two essential criteria: novelty, meaning it has not been disclosed before, and individual character,...

#58 IP Process Management Essentials

‧ 27m 41s

This episode explains how optimising IP processes is essential for reducing risks, such as inadvertent infringement, and for enhancing the strategic use of IP assets, like through licensing opportunities. The episode further highlight how digital IP tools can significantly improve the efficiency of these processes, offering benefits such as centralised data management, improved cost tracking, insightful reporting, and consistent workflow management. Ultimately, Martin argues that proactive and streamlined IP management transforms IP from a mere legal concept into a dynamic business tool that drives innovation, secures market position, and fosters long-term growth and financial prosperity.

#57 Patent Infringement - Risks, Strategies and Safeguards

‧ 20m 57s

This episode offers a comprehensive guide to patent infringement, explaining what it entails, its significant economic and reputational implications for businesses, and the legal frameworks governing it, particularly in Europe with the Unified Patent Court (UPC). It strongly advocates for Freedom to Operate (FTO) searches as a critical proactive measure to mitigate risks by identifying potential existing patents that could hinder commercialisation. The episode outlines various strategies for managing identified risks, such as redesigning products or seeking licenses, and details potential defences against infringement claims and the relief granted in such cases. Ultimately, it emphasises the crucial role of a...

#56 IP Management – A Stakeholder Collaboration Guide for SMEs

‧ 17m 47s

This episode offers a comprehensive guide to IP management for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups. It underscores that IP is a strategic asset, crucial for protecting innovations, gaining competitive advantages, and fostering growth. The episode highlights the necessity of a holistic approach to IP management and emphasises stakeholder collaboration across various departments, from Research & Development to Human Resources, and with external partners like law firms. It also outlines different levels of IP strategy (corporate, business unit, innovation) and approaches (offensive vs. defensive), while addressing common challenges in stakeholder management and offering solutions.

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