Patent Strategy Scorecard

“File a patent… today… on an invention you haven’t even seen.” In this episode of Could You Be a Big-Time Manhattan Lawyer? , host Big Bad Babo puts Suits Season 1, Episode 2 (the “patent episode”) under the microscope with two real IP pros: Samar Shah (12-year patent attorney) and Ian Holloway (patent agent + former patent examiner). What starts as a VC pitch for a $20M pocket-phone prototype (in...

The video game industry tripled real GDP growth from 2011–2021… then shrank 13% from 2021–2024. In this episode of the Patent Strategy Scorecard Podcast, host Samar Shah with Ian Holloway unpack the macro whiplash—and the IP plays that separate winners (Steam, Nintendo) from the rest. We trace the rise of mobile and microtransactions, the TikTok time-steal, app-store taxes, ballooning dev costs, a...

In this episode of the Patent Strategy Scorecard Podcast, host Samar Shah and co-hosts Ian Holloway and Bobby Walling break down Nintendo’s one‑of‑a‑kind approach to gaming, IP, and control—from the 1983 video game crash and lockout chips to the decision that helped create the Sony PlayStation. We unpack how Nintendo: Rose from the 1983 crash with lockout chips, strict cartridge rules, and App Sto...

In this episode of the Patent Strategy Scorecard Podcast, host Samar Shah and co-host Ian Holloway unpack Microsoft’s Xbox journey, from early price-undercut wins to the Game Pass paradox, massive studio acquisitions (Activision Blizzard, Bethesda, Minecraft), and what the patent portfolio signals about the company’s next move. We walk through the history of console wars (Nintendo → Sony → Microso...

In this episode of the Patent Strategy Scorecard Podcast, hosts Samar Shah and Ian Holloway unpack the Walt Disney Company’s evolution — from a small animation studio to a global empire spanning theme parks, streaming, AR/VR, AI, and advertising. We explore: Disney’s early history and rise during the cable bundle era The dominance of ESPN and its role in shaping cable packages Disney’s pivot to st...

In this episode of the Patent Strategy Podcast, hosts Samar Shah and Ian Holloway delve into Netflix's current landscape, exploring its business strategy, market positioning, and the challenges it faces in a competitive streaming environment. They discuss the implications of subscriber growth, the shift towards ad-supported models, and the importance of content recommendations. The conversation al...

In this episode, Samar Shah and Ian Holloway discuss the challenges and unique aspects of Spotify's business model. They explore how Spotify differs from other tech companies, the impact of record labels on their profitability, and their efforts to increase revenue through advertising. They also examine Spotify's expansion into podcasts and audiobooks as a way to attract more users and generate mo...