Patent Matters

In this episode of Patent Matters , host Dave Hunt sits down with William Bose, a UK-based attorney and global expert in copyright, trademarks, and intellectual property policy. With experience spanning YouGov, Condé Nast, and Cambridge University Press, William brings a unique perspective on how copyright shapes innovation, creativity, and access to knowledge—especially in the age of AI. 🔍 What...

What happens between having an idea… and filing a patent? In Episode 5 of Patent Matters , we explore the often-overlooked — and highly critical — “murky space” where innovation becomes intellectual property. Our guest, Gyde Balzer Carstensen, European Patent Attorney and founder of PATENTsmarter™, brings deep experience working with biotech and life science startups, as well as evaluating early-s...

What does patent strategy really look like inside a large, innovation-driven corporation? In this episode of Patent Matters , hosts Mie Rasmussen and Dave Hunt go inside the corporate IP function with Lars Balzer Nielsen , a veteran patent leader with 25 years of experience shaping patent strategy in the diabetes and obesity care industry. Drawing on his background as a former patent examiner, Eur...

Welcome back to Patent Matters! In this episode, COO Brad Buehler and co-founder Jonathan Skovholt dive into the world of patentability searching —the critical process of determining if your invention is truly novel. They discuss how professional searching has evolved over the past three decades, moving from physical search rooms to sophisticated digital platforms.   🔍 What You'll Learn The...

In this episode of Patent Matters, host Dave Hunt welcomes Siamak Riahi and Vivek Katiyar, co-founders of Riahi Patents, for a deep dive into the evolving world of patent strategy—especially for startups.  What you'll hear:  • The story behind Riahi Patents and its mission to support startups and SMEs  • Why skipping patent searches can be a costly mistake  • How AI is transforming patent sea...

In our debut episode, we explore the surprising and rapidly evolving role of patents beyond legal protection and R&D. CEO Dave Hunt, COO Brad Buehler and special guest Carl Rosen unpacks how intellectual property—especially patents—is now a driving force in sophisticated finance, risk transfer mechanisms, and legal investment strategies. You'll learn: Why patents are no longer just legal...