Episodes
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FICPI is delighted to welcome Dr Anji Miller, Senior Partner for Academic Engagement at LifeArc, to the FICPI Focus 45 Podcast
In conversation with webinar host Louis-Pierre Gravelle, FICPI Deputy Secretary General and Partner at Dipchand LLP, she will explore how LifeArc approaches translation as a system, from accelerating target discovery and biomarker development to supporting clinical pathway innovation, data‑informed decision‑making, and effective collaboration across academia, industry, and the IP profession. Drawing on Anji’s experience across technology transfer, IP strategy, licensing, and skills development, the discussion will highlight the critical role of people, partnerships, and professional capability in successful translation.
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Louis DiSanto, in conversation with Louis Pierre Gravelle about Banner & Witcoff weights and training client Rogue (www.roguefitness.com) and with whom they secure utility patent, trademark, design patents, and carry out enforcement.
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Louis-Pierre Gravelle (Partner at Dipchand LLP in Canada and FICPI Deputy Secretary General) is joined by Gene Quinn. A patent attorney and a leading commentator on patent law and innovation policy. Mr. Quinn has twice been named one of the top 50 most influential people in IP by Managing IP Magazine, in both 2014 and 2019. From 2017-2025, Mr. Quinn has also been recognized by IAM Magazine as one of the top 300 IP strategists in the world.
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This Focus 45 session provides the critical context needed to ensure the future of IP looks nothing like the "good old days."
For International Women’s Week 2026, join FICPI Australia Secretary Ronelle Geldenhuys for a provocative and data-driven exploration of the professional landscape for women in intellectual property. While nostalgia often paints a rosy picture of the "good old days," the reality for women in the profession has historically been one of systemic invisibility and distinct barriers. This webinar will consider generational experiences and perspectives, and question whether the "slightly better" conditions of today are enough, or if the profession is simply trading old obstacles for new, more subtle ones.
The session features an expert panel with Professor Jessica Lai (Victoria University of Wellington) and Maryam Khajeh Tabari (Chrysiliou IP/University of Technology Sydney). Drawing on their extensive multi-year research collaboration across Australia and New Zealand, the panel will move beyond anecdotes to present hard-hitting findings from their recent publications. From the "burden on senior women" and the impact of self-group distancing to the persistent presumptions made by clients and colleagues alike, this discussion offers a rare, evidence-based look at how gender shapes the IP career trajectory.
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Celebrating hosting 45 episodes of FICPI Focus 45, long-time FICPI 45 host, Louis-Pierre Gravelle, will be in conversation with our new Eastern timezone host, Ronelle Geldenhuys.
They will look at the human connection in professional services, and why relationships (not just technical excellence) are often the difference between good work and great work. They'll unpack the practical value of building strong client relationships, why different clients need different connection styles, and how human connection benefits us all.
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Louis-Pierre Gravelle (Partner at Dipchand LLP in Canada and Vice President of FICPI's Practice Management Committee) is joined by Marc Levieils (Managing Partner - REGIMBEAU, France) to deep dive into the specific standards applicable to IP, especially ISO 56005.
How can innovation and IP standards be an opportunity for both our clients and our practice? Challenges and future of the ISO 56000 standard.
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In this session Louis-Pierre Gravelle, our Focus 45 Host, will review ISO 56005 Innovation management with Johan Claire, CEO of Innovation Way.
A general overview of the applicable standards in innovation to better understand their challenges and their benefits for both our client and our practice.
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In this session Louis-Pierre Gravelle, our Focus 45 Host, will consider how AI makes spreadsheets smarter with Dr Niti Dewan.
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In this session Louis-Pierre Gravelle, our Focus 45 Host, will discuss what is needed to be an IP strategist for our clients with Kate Wilson, Donna Patane and Denise Hodge.
Intellectual property practitioners do more than simply file a trade mark application or draft a patent specification.
Clients often need guidance regarding what registered IP can (and can’t) do for them; where, when and how best to spend their IP budget on registered rights; and what types of IP protection they should be focusing on to best support their commercial strategies. Good attorneys and lawyers must be commercially minded in order to support their clients in the best possible way.
This webinar will touch on what is needed to be an IP strategist for our clients.
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In this session Louis-Pierre Gravelle, our Focus 45 Host, will discuss IP Insurance with Jean-Nicolas Longchamp and representatives from AON. The topic of IP litigation insurance also forms the basis of the World Congress Workshop "Understanding IP litigation insurance without the headache".
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In this session Louis-Pierre Gravelle, our Focus 45 Host, will discuss Copyrights with Miriam Lord, Associate Register of Copyrights and Director of Public and Education at the US Copyright Office. She will provide an update from the Office, covering priorities and initiatives including the intersection between AI and copyright.
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In this session Louis-Pierre Gravelle, our Focus 45 Host, will celebrate Women and Girls in Science with Dr. Claire Gregg, Dr. Neeti Wilson, Dr. Renate Weisse, Dr. Alicia Alvarez and Dr. Mariana Bullrich.
To celebrate 2025's International Day of Women and Girls in Science, FICPI's DEIA committee invited FICPI women members who are active in science fields to share how they journeyed from academic studies in areas from biochemistry to physics, to enter the intellectual property profession.
This webinar also honours Women’s History Month in March, the theme of which is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations”.
International Women’s Day takes place on 8th March, “celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender equality.”
Our members' stories are inspirational and we shared highlights in a FICPI article and on LinkedIn.
We are delighted that they can share their stories with you in more detail in this webinar and answer any queries you may have.
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In this session Louis-Pierre Gravelle, our Focus 45 Moderator, will be discussing IP and Sustainable Development Goals with Heather Galloway.
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In this session, FICPI and ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law are delighted to welcome James Pooley, former Deputy Director General of WIPO, will discuss "Secrecy and Taylor Swift: What Conspiracy Theories Reveal About Our Growing Distrust of Institutions" with FICPI Focus 45 moderator Louis-Pierre Gravelle.
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In this session Louis-Pierre Gravelle, our Focus-45 Moderator, discusses IP in Music with Iain Russell
Iain is an entrepreneurial patent attorney, specialising in high tech (especially telecommunications) patent work. He literally wrote the book on passing the UK patent drafting exam and runs a training programme for that. Iain also runs a training programme for the European patent drafting exam. In total, he's helped 800+ trainee patent attorneys to pass their patent drafting exams.
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In this session FICPI Focus 45 moderator Louis-Pierre Gravelle will discuss the Progress in 101 Reform: The Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2023 (PERA) with David J. Kappos
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In this session Louis-Pierre Gravelle, our Focus-45 Moderator, discusses autism awareness with Bhupinder Randhawa.
Bhupinder Randhawa is an internationally recognised patent and technology lawyer. He is the leader of the firm’s Engineering & Technology practice group and co-leader of the Artificial Intelligence practice group. Bhupinder’s practice focuses on patent and technology law, particularly obtaining and monetizing intellectual property rights for technology clients.
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In this session FICPI Focus 45 moderator Louis-Pierre Gravelle discusses the “Draft Interagency Guidance Framework for Considering the Exercises of March-in Rights” under the Bayh-Dole Act with former Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Judge Paul Michel.
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Our host, Louis-Pierre Gravelle, a registered patent agent and partner at Bereskin & Parr in Montreal Canada, is joined by Benjamin Beck. Benjamin helps clients with technology and data disputes, in particular involving patents, trade secrets and licensing. In this session, Louis-Pierre and Benjamin discuss the use of AI-tools in law firm operations.
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In this session Sharon Crane, FICPI Deputy Secretary General and co-Chair of DEIA, is in discussion with Winifred Neisser.
In recognition of Black History Month in North America, FICPI Focus-45 and FICPI’s DEIA committee are thrilled to be in conversation with Winifred Neisser, Executive Director of the Angel City Chorale (semi-finalists in America’s Got Talent!) and former TV executive.
Winifred will recount the story of her mother, Winifred Parker, and her sister, Frieda, who as black enrolees at Purdue University in 1946-47, were denied on-campus housing. The Parker sisters fought all the way to the Indiana governor for the right to live on campus in previously segregated dorms at Purdue.
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