Show overview
Talking IP with Justin Simpson has been publishing since 2022, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 22 episodes. That works out to roughly 15 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 21 min and 45 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 2.2 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2023, with 17 episodes published. Published by Wendy Robertson.
From the publisher
Welcome to Talking IP, a podcast for intellectual property (IP) professionals showcasing compelling conversations that take you inside the professional lives and careers of global IP leaders and entrepreneurs. Hosted by Australian Patent Attorney and IP Entrepreneur Justin Simpson, each episode features interviews with an IP leader or entrepreneur exploring a range of topics including their current business focus as well as their career journey into the IP profession. Justin is the Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Billtrader, a FinTech solution for IP firms. Before starting Billtrader, Justin founded inovia, an online patent filing company he built to be the largest foreign patent filer in the world.
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Sam Nicholson "There is a clear path towards seamlessly integrated IP services, modern APIs are so easy to work with and have paved the way for smoother collaboration and innovation."
This episode features a fantastic conversation with Sam Nicholson, Managing Director at Equinox IPMS, a UK-based technology company renowned for its powerful IP management system. We discuss Sam’s career development and growth at Equinox including the power of their servant leadership culture in attracting and developing the best and brightest talent. Sam discusses Equinox’s client-first approach to product/solution development and where they see the industry trending in the context of IP management systems, integrated services, and the role of new technologies like AI. This episode forms part of our special series “Live @ AIPPI” where we took the podcast on the road to the AIPPI World Congress in Istanbul. We hosted our podcast studio at the Billtrader Expo Booth and guests were interviewed by our Head of Marketing & Podcast Producer Wendy Robertson. SHOW LINKS Sam Nicholson https://www.linkedin.com/in/snicholson90/ Equinox IPMS https://equinox-ipms.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/equinox-ipms/ Justin Simpson https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsimpson-billtrader/ Wendy Robertson https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyrobertson-cmo/ Billtrader https://billtrader.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/billtrader Talking IP with Justin Simpson https://www.linkedin.com/company/talking-ip-podcast
S1 Ep 20Laurence Loumes - "We are a lot more climate conscious, companies are being faced with pressure from the government regulations and customers"
This episode features a wonderful conversation with Lourence Loumes, European and French Patent Attorney at Plasseraud IP, one of the leading European firms in the IP sector, and among the largest in France. We discuss Laurence’s unusual pathway into IP starting in North America leading to her becoming qualified as a patent attorney in North America, Europe, and France. Laurence shares an interesting client success story and provides her perspective on the challenges and opportunities for her European clients and the industry more broadly. This episode forms part of our special series “Live @ AIPPI” where we took the podcast on the road to the AIPPI World Congress in Istanbul. We hosted our podcast studio at the Billtrader Expo Booth and guests were interviewed by our Head of Marketing & Podcast Producer Wendy Robertson. SHOW LINKS Laurence Loumes https://www.linkedin.com/in/lloumes/ Plasseraud IP https://www.plass.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/plasseraud-ip/ Justin Simpson https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsimpson-billtrader/ Wendy Robertson https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyrobertson-cmo/ Billtrader https://billtrader.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/billtrader Talking IP with Justin Simpson https://www.linkedin.com/company/talking-ip-podcast
S1 Ep 19James Tumbridge "Everybody's banding around AI as if it's the magic answer to everything as if they know what it means"
This episode features an interesting conversation with James Tumbridge, Partner, Barrister and Head of Legal at Venner Shipley, a prominent European intellectual property firm. We discuss James’s storied career including his pathway into the IP profession along with his extensive experience in commercial litigation, intellectual property, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). James also shares his perspective on the implications of AI and provides an alternate view to the notion that AI is the magical answer to everything. This episode forms part of our special series “Live @ AIPPI” where we took the podcast on the road to the AIPPI World Congress in Istanbul. We hosted our podcast studio at the Billtrader Booth and guests were interviewed by our Head of Marketing & Podcast Producer Wendy Robertson. SHOW LINKS James Tumbridge https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-tumbridge-655b5584/ Venner Shipley https://www.vennershipley.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/venner-shipley/ Justin Simpson https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsimpson-billtrader/ Wendy Robertson https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyrobertson-cmo/ Billtrader https://billtrader.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/billtrader Talking IP with Justin Simpson https://www.linkedin.com/company/talking-ip-podcast
S1 Ep 18Adam Hyland "It's great if you can use both sides of your brain" - Live @ INTA in Singapore
This episode features a wonderful conversation with Adam Hyland, Principal at Franke Hyland, an independent Australian Patent & Trademark Boutique Firm. We discuss Adam’s pathway into the IP profession through his time as a chemical engineer in the food manufacturing industry, and after 23 years his passion for the industry is unwavering. Adam also shares some interesting insights relating to AI and the impact on trade mark protection citing the work by Dr Cameron Shackell at QUT and his company GeneriTrend. This episode forms part of our special series “Live @ INTA” where we took the podcast on the road to the INTA Annual Meeting in Singapore. We hosted our podcast studio at the Billtrader Expo Booth and guests were interviewed by our Head of Marketing & Podcast Producer Wendy Robertson. Show Links Adam Hyland https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamhyland1/ Franke Hyland https://frankehyland.com.au/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/franke-hyland/ Justin Simpson https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsimpson-billtrader/ Wendy Robertson https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyrobertson-cmo/ Billtrader https://billtrader.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/billtrader Talking IP with Justin Simpson https://www.linkedin.com/company/talking-ip-podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 Ep 18Timo Helosuo “The leaders are testing it, the laggards don’t want to touch it, but we know the technology is here” - Live @ INTA AM 2023 Singapore
This episode features an interesting conversation with Timo Helosuo, CEO at Kolster, one of Europe’s leading and oldest IP firms (established in 1874). We discuss Timo’s unusual pathway into the IP profession through his time as a business consultant identifying and solving a range of IP related business challenges. Timo also shares his perspective on the role of technology in the IP industry and what the future holds for IP professionals. This episode forms part of our special series “Live @ INTA” where we took the podcast on the road to the INTA Annual Meeting in Singapore. We hosted our podcast studio at the Billtrader Expo Booth and guests were interviewed by our Head of Marketing & Podcast Producer Wendy Robertson. Show Links Timo Helosuo https://www.linkedin.com/in/helosuo/ Kolster https://www.vonseidels.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/vonseidels/ Justin Simpson https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsimpson-billtrader/ Wendy Robertson https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyrobertson-cmo/ Billtrader https://billtrader.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/billtrader Talking IP with Justin Simpson https://www.linkedin.com/company/talking-ip-podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 Ep 17Christine Strutt "the work I do really reflects how I've entered the world as a person" - Live @ INTA AM 2023 Singapore
This episode features a fabulous conversation with Christine Strutt, Partner at Von Seidels, an intellectual property law firm specialising in protecting and enforcing IP rights throughout Africa. We discuss Christine’s introduction to the IP profession, her reflections regarding her career journey so far and the value of professional friendships in the IP industry. Christine also shares her perspective on the role of technology in Trademark protection and what the future holds for IP professionals. This episode forms part of our special series “Live @ INTA” where we took the podcast on the road to the INTA Annual Meeting in Singapore. We hosted our podcast studio at the Billtrader Expo Booth and guests were interviewed by our Head of Marketing & Podcast Producer Wendy Robertson. Show Links Christine Strutt https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-strutt-05500710/ Von Seidels https://www.vonseidels.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/vonseidels/ Justin Simpson https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsimpson-billtrader/ Wendy Robertson https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyrobertson-cmo/ Billtrader https://billtrader.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/billtrader Talking IP with Justin Simpson https://www.linkedin.com/company/talking-ip-podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 Ep 16Dr Andrew Blattman "I've never had a day, where I haven't really enjoyed coming to work"
This episode features a wonderful conversation with Dr Andrew Blattman. Andrew is the CEO and Managing Director of IPH, an international IP services group that includes leading IP firms AJ Park, Griffith Hack, Pizzeys, Smart & Biggar, and Spruson & Ferguson. We discuss Andrew’s introduction to the IP profession and his nearly 30 years of experience in the industry having joined Spruson & Ferguson in 1995. Andrew talks about his storied career journey including his role as Principal and CEO of Spruson & Ferguson and being appointed CEO and Managing Director of IPH following the incorporation and listing on the ASX in 2014. Show Links Andrew Blattman https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-blattman-7098296/ IPH https://www.iphltd.com.au/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/iph-limited/ Justin Simpson https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsimpson-billtrader/ Billtrader https://billtrader.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/billtrader Talking IP with Justin Simpson https://www.linkedin.com/company/talking-ip-podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 Ep 15Alexander Messerer - Live @ INTA AM 2023 Singapore
This episode features an interesting conversation with Alexander Messerer, Co-Founder & CEO of Lead IP and forms part of our special series “Live @ INTA” where we took the podcast on the road to the INTA Annual Meeting in Singapore. We hosted our podcast studio at the Billtrader Expo Booth and guests were interviewed by our Head of Marketing & Podcast Producer Wendy Robertson. Show Links Alexander Messerer https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-messerer-leadip/ Lead IP https://www.leadip.io/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-ip/ Justin Simpson https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsimpson-billtrader/ Wendy Robertson https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyrobertson-cmo/ Billtrader https://billtrader.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/billtrader Talking IP with Justin Simpson https://www.linkedin.com/company/talking-ip-podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 Ep 14Anna Molony & Rachel Havard "We're patent attorneys. We love tech and should be embracing it"
This episode features an interesting conversation with both Anna Molony and Rachel Havard. Anna is a UK and European Patent Attorney and Founder of Two IP, a patent and trademark attorney firm that has adopted an award-winning consultancy business model. Rachel is a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney and Consultant at Two IP. We discuss the premise and benefits of the Two IP business model and what drove Rachel to join the business. Show Links Anna Molony https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-anna-molony/ Rachel Havard https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-havard-b8b04015/ Two IP https://www.linkedin.com/company/two-ip/ Justin Simpson https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsimpson-billtrader/ Billtrader https://billtrader.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/billtrader/ Talking IP with Justin Simpson https://www.linkedin.com/company/talking-ip-podcast/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 Ep 13Janice Bereskin - Live @ INTA AM 2023 Singapore
We are pleased to launch our special series “Live @ INTA” where we took the podcast on the road to the INTA Annual Meeting in Singapore. We hosted our podcast studio at the Billtrader Expo Booth and guests were interviewed by our Head of Marketing & Podcast Producer Wendy Robertson. This episode features a wonderful conversation with Janice Bereskin, Partner, and Leader of the Trademarks Practice Group at Canadian IP Firm Bereskin & Parr. Show Links Janice Bereskin https://www.linkedin.com/in/janice-bereskin-a18672a/ Bereskin & Parr https://www.bereskinparr.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/bereskin-&-parr/ Justin Simpson https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsimpson-billtrader/ Wendy Robertson https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyrobertson-cmo/ Billtrader https://billtrader.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/billtrader Talking IP with Justin Simpson https://www.linkedin.com/company/talking-ip-podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 Ep 12Sandra Mau "We wanted to realise the vision of being able to index the world's IP data"
This episode features a very interesting conversation with Sandra Mau, Vice President of Product for Cloud and IP Government Solutions at Clarivate. Prior to joining Clarivate, Sandra was the CEO and Founder of Trademark Vision, an award-winning AI computer vision start up and the world’s first commercial online visual search engine for trademarks and designs. In our very interesting conversation, Sandra shares her journey from finding her niche in the IP industry, to starting up, securing funding, and finding the right partnership with CompuMark and Clarivate. Show Links Sandra Mau https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandramau/ Clarivate https://clarivate.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/clarivate/ Justin Simpson https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsimpson-billtrader/ Billtrader https://billtrader.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/billtrader Talking IP with Justin Simpson https://www.linkedin.com/company/talking-ip-podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 Ep 11Markku Simmelvuo "To make good business and grow it, I actually need better people around me than I am myself"
This episode features an interesting conversation with Markku Simmelvuo, President & CEO at Papula-Nevinpat, one of the largest IP Firms in Finland with a strong foothold in Eurasia. In our wide-ranging conversation, Markku shares the history of Papula-Nevinpat and how having offices in both Finland and Russia have set the firm apart from many other European firms. Markku talks about TagLing, an IP process management innovation that he has been working on that applies Artificial Intelligence to IP processes. Markku also shares his thoughts some of the most important characteristics of an IP leader. Show Links Markku Simmelvuo https://www.linkedin.com/in/markku-simmelvuo/ Papula-Nevinpat https://www.papula-nevinpat.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/papula-nevinpat/ Justin Simpson https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsimpson-billtrader/ Billtrader https://billtrader.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/billtrader Talking IP with Justin Simpson https://www.linkedin.com/company/talking-ip-podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 Ep 10Regina Quek "There's a constant growth, a constant striving to be better, to be more creative"
This episode features a wonderful conversation with Regina Quek, Head of IP Practice, One Legal and Second Deputy Secretary General in the AIPPI Bureau. In our wide-ranging conversation, Regi shares how she got her start in the IP profession and her decision to start own firm One Legal. Regi and I discuss the enduring value of friendship in our global community of IP professionals and the importance of building a trusted network of friends from around the globe. As the global IP community prepares for the 2023 INTA Annual Meeting, Regi shares some of her favourite things to do in Singapore. We also talk about AIPPI and its purpose, including her current role in the Bureau. Show Links Regina Quek https://www.linkedin.com/in/regina-quek-1189391/ One Legal https://www.onelegal.sg/https://www.linkedin.com/company/one-legal-sg/ AIPPI – International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property https://www.linkedin.com/company/aippi---international-association-for-the-protection-of-intellectual-property/ Justin Simpson https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsimpson-billtrader/ Billtrader https://billtrader.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/billtrader Talking IP with Justin Simpson https://www.linkedin.com/company/talking-ip-podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 Ep 9Clara Pombo "To better understand how I can help these companies become successful, which has become my mantra"
This episode features a fascinating conversation with Clara Pombo, Group Chief Institutional Relations Officer at ClarkeModet and technology/innovation investor. Clara shares many interesting insights from her storied career so far including how she got her start in IP and the importance of gaining in house corporate experience in addition to building your practice inside an IP firm. She discusses how her desire to become an intrapreneur led to her decision to complete her MBA at MIT Sloan and the value of taking a two-year break to fully immerse herself in that experience. Clara shares her passion for technology and innovation and how that has guided her career path and business decisions. She also provides some valuable advice for young women who are starting their career in the IP profession today. Show Links Clara Pombo https://www.linkedin.com/in/clara-pombo/ ClarkeModet https://www.linkedin.com/company/clarkemodet/ Rapsody Venture Partners https://www.linkedin.com/company/rhapsody-venture-partners/ MIT Enterprise Forum Spain https://www.linkedin.com/company/mitef-spain-massachussets-institute-of-technology-enterprise-forum-spanish-chapter-/ Justin Simpson https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsimpson-billtrader/ Billtrader https://billtrader.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/billtrader Talking IP with Justin Simpson https://www.linkedin.com/company/talking-ip-podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 Ep 8Agustin Velazquez "Technology will eventually take over many of the tasks that humans do every day”
This episode features an interesting conversation with Agustin Velazquez, a leading IP Attorney and LawTech Entrepreneur whose many businesses and innovations include Ava Firm in which he is the Co-Managing Partner and TMKonnect, a LawTech platform that enables users to search, file and renew trade marks with a single click. Agustin shares why he chose to start Ava Firm, moving away from the traditional ownership model and how his new approach really future-proofed the business during the disruption caused by COVID. Agustin’s passion and energy for LawTech as the future for the IP industry is evident throughout the conversation as he explains the many business ventures that he is working on and bringing to market. Show Links Agustin Velazquez https://www.linkedin.com/in/agustinvelazquez/ Ava Firm https://avafirm.com/ TMKonnect https://tmkonnect.com/ Justin Simpson https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsimpson-billtrader/ Billtrader https://billtrader.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 Ep 7Olof Fickert "For me the most important thing is the motivation we have"
This episode features a wide ranging conversation with Olof Fickert, Managing Partner at Balder IP, an IP firm known for its innovation bringing together specialist expertise from Latin America and Germany working together in Spain. Olof shares how and why he chose to make Spain his home, his interesting journey into the IP industry and what drove him to establish Balder IP and its unique approach to the provision of global IP services. Show Links Olof Fickert https://www.linkedin.com/in/olof-fickert-690931a/ Balder IP https://www.linkedin.com/company/balder-ip-law/ Justin Simpson https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsimpson-billtrader/ Billtrader https://billtrader.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 Ep 6Justin Gallagher - "We've been really successful listening to people and providing what they need"
This episode features an interesting conversation with Justin Gallagher, Founder and Director of Research & Innovation at Equinox IPMS, a UK-based technology company renowned for its powerful IP management system. The interview was recorded in two parts. Part 1 Justin shares the story behind his unusual route into the IP industry and his passion for ongoing post-graduate education including a Masters in Artificial Intelligence. He shares some interesting stories about the journey from the initial concept into what we know as the Equinox IP Management System today. Part 2 About a week after we recorded our interview with Justin, we saw the announcement of the acquisition of Equinox by Questel, one of the world’s leading providers of intellectual property solutions. So we recorded another interview with Justin to ask him about that journey and the experience including what the future holds for Equinox. Show Links Justin Gallagher https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-gallagher-8a6726a/ Equinox IPMS https://www.linkedin.com/company/equinox-ipms/ Justin Simpson https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsimpson-billtrader/ Billtrader https://billtrader.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 Ep 5Edward Murgitroyd - "We remained very much in the driver's seat with ownership and how we ran the company"
This episode features a fascinating conversation with Edward Murgitroyd, former CEO of Murgitroyd IP and the founder and CEO of the innovative renewals company Hexos IP. Ed discusses his perspective on innovation in the IP industry and what’s driving his laser-like focus on global IP annuities. He shares some interesting stories about joining the family business, and the values instilled by his father, that continue to guide his approach to business growth in the IP industry. As CEO of the first IP firm to go public, Ed takes us inside that journey and the experience balancing the needs of clients and investors. He provides some valuable advice to those IP firms exploring alternative business ownership structures and the importance of retaining effective control. Show Links Edward Murgitroyd https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-murgitroyd/ Hexos IP https://hexosip.com/ Justin Simpson https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsimpson-billtrader/ Billtrader https://billtrader.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 Ep 4Peter Finnie - "If IP is not being dealt with at board level, it is not at the heart of your business"
This episode features a compelling conversation with Peter Finnie, an experienced UK and European patent attorney and Partner and Board Member at Potter Clarkson. Peter discusses his passion for start-ups and SMEs and his approach to developing IP strategies that build long-term value. He shares some interesting stories about how he works with clients including his approach to board advisory services that ensure IP sits at the heart of business planning and fund raising. Peter and Justin discuss his perspective on the “commoditisation” of IP services including his views relating to inovia, Billtrader and other third-party IP services and how those views have shifted. Peter also provides some valuable advice to new IP industry entrants. Show Links Peter Finnie https://www.linkedin.com/in/pjfinnie/ Potter Clarkson https://www.potterclarkson.com/ Justin Simpson https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsimpson-billtrader/ Billtrader https://billtrader.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 Ep 3Toni Nijm - "I don't have Plan B, if I believe in something I'm going to do it"
This episode takes us inside the world of IP entrepreneurship featuring a fascinating conversation with Toni Nijm, Swedish patent attorney and Co-Founder & CEO of RightHub. Toni discusses his many business ventures and investments including starting his first business Ipendo, being acquired by CPA Global and joining their executive team, founding strategy and investment firm Yobi Partners and his latest business venture RightHub. Toni shares valuable insights and perspectives from his journey so far including what drives his boundless passion and energy. Toni Nijm https://www.linkedin.com/in/toninijm/ RightHub https://www.righthub.com/ Yobi Partners https://yobipartners.com/ Justin Simpson https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsimpson-billtrader/ Billtrader https://billtrader.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.