Send us a textJoin host Bruce Berman for an illuminating conversation with Henry Hadad, Head of Intellectual Property Rights at Bristol-Myers Squibb. This episode explores how intellectual property education and strong patent protection drive medical breakthroughs while addressing common misconceptions about IP rights. Hadad shares his unique journey from a creative family background—his uncle wrote disco classics like "It's Raining Men"—to becoming a leading voice in pharmaceutical patent strategy. Learn how the patent process explained through real-world examples demonstrates why IP protection strategies are essential for developing life-saving treatments. Discover insights on startup IP challenges, the role of university research, and why patent basics matter more than ever in our innovation-driven economy.Key Takeaways:Strong patent systems drive innovation by providing investment certaintyUniversity research partnerships create vital public-private innovation bridgesPatent licensing enables smaller inventors to monetize their discoveriesAI-generated inventions pose new challenges for patent eligibilityChina's improving IP system creates competitive pressure for US innovationClear communication about IP benefits counters harmful misconceptionsPatent certainty affects venture capital investment decisionsPharmaceutical patents enable continued research into new disease indications
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Celebrated MIT engineer and entrepreneur develops medical devices to treat cancer and other diseases
Send us a textMichael Cima is a researcher, inventor and entrepreneur who has spent 40-years creating advanced medical devices that focus on diagnostics and treatments for cancer, metabolic diseases and trauma. He is also devoted educator mentoring the next generation of creators about the broad benefits of IP rights.
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This Fashionista Doesn't Wear Fashion - She Covers It
Send us a textJulie Zerbo is an editor, lawyer and business analyst who covers the business of fashion, including its evolving use of licensing and IP rights.
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When IP rights lose their property-like function innovation suffers
Send us a textAuthor Jonathan Barnett argues that tilting the IP playing field to the benefit of the biggest companies is a much greater threat to innovation, business and democracy than we are willing to admit.
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AI needs the right balance of innovation and regulation to thrive
Send us a textBrandie Nonnecke heads the CITRIS Policy Lab, a tech research center at UC Berkeley that focuses on IT and deep tech and explores topical issues, including personal data privacy, digital access equity, AI bias, and the influence of social media on democracy.
‘Understanding IP Matters,’ is a popular podcast series that enables successful entrepreneurs, inventors, content creators, executives and experts to share their IP story - the good, bad and amazing. The series is brought to you by the Center for Intellectual Property Understanding, an independent non-profit established in 2016. CIPU provides outreach to improve IP awareness, enhance value and promote sharing. www.understandingip.org
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