The Semi Interesting Podcast with Nathaniel Lucek and Elizabeth Morris

Working with University Researchers: Best Practices For University Tech Licensing

Universities have some of the foremost technical experts on the planet. So how can companies best use this brainpower? And what are the universities hoping to receive in return? In this episode of The Semi Interesting Podcast, Hodgson Russ LLP Partner Nathaniel Lucek and Pure Storage’s Legal Director of IP & Product Elizabeth Morris explore university tech licensing with Cheryl Junker, Associate Director for IP Transactions at Dartmouth College. They will discuss a university’s objectives when entering into a research agreement, the types of contract provisions that a university can’t change (no matter how nicely you ask), and why Bob Dole won’t let your company pay an enormous amount of money to walk away with all the intellectual property no strings attached.

Designing a Patent Strategy for Enforcement

For such an unassuming document, patents can be hugely important. Whether you’re an inventor who just developed the next “latest and greatest” idea, or a company that helps those inventors get their product out in to distribution, patenting is an important part of the process. It can literally make or break your opportunities for growth and business.
In this episode of The Semi Interesting Podcast, Hodgson Russ LLP Partner Nathaniel Lucek and Pure Storage’s Legal Director of IP & Product Elizabeth Morris dive in to the patenting process. They’ll explain why designing a patent strategy tends to work best when it’s done as a team effort, how to be ready to throw elbows when competitors start crowding nearby, as well as why thinking bigger really is better when it comes to patenting in the semiconductor industry.

Inventing isn’t just for people with PhD’s

In Episode Two of “The Semi Interesting Podcast,” we’re talking about one of the toughest issues facing any company – pulling in quality talent, and retaining it. In an industry as small (literally and figuratively) as that of semiconductors, that task can be daunting, to say the least. As difficult as it is to cultivate new talent, it’s equally as tough for those with talent to navigate the intellectual property patenting process. In this episode, Nathaniel Lucek and Elizabeth Morris take a look at how companies can break down the barriers for inventors and make it easier for them to get their ideas into the industry.

Generating Engagement with Inventors

You’ve probably heard the saying, “It’s hard to find good help these days.” No matter what industry you’re working in, that saying almost always rings true. But once you do manage to find that good help – or inventors, in the case of the semiconductor industry – how do you retain it? Enter, the Semi Interesting Podcast Episode One.
 
In the premiere episode, Hodgson Russ LLP Partner Nathaniel Lucek and Pure Storage’s Legal Director of IP & Product Elizabeth Morris take a look at strategies on how to generate engagement with inventors. As they explain, it’s not always about the monetary reward when it comes to encouraging inventors.

Semi Interesting Podcast TRAILER

We are launching a brand new podcast here at Hodgson Russ LLP – “The Semi Interesting Podcast.”
Don’t let the name fool you! The podcast is about semiconductors – see what we did there? – and it’s extremely interesting! Hosts Nathaniel Lucek and Elizabeth Morris offer a unique perspective on issues facing the industry. Join them and find out why the semi conductor industry is far more than semi-interesting!
*This podcast does not provide legal advice.