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Case Files with Kat and AshleyS. 7 Episode 27: Where is Timmothy Pitzen?TW: This story mentions suicide.In this week's episode Ashley discusses the 2011 disappearance of 6 year old Timmothy Pitzen. To this day, there have been no clues or leads in the case. The suicide note left by his mother Amy Pitzen ended with "You will never find him". What did it mean? Where is Timmothy? Someone has to know something. If you have any information please contact the Aurora Police Department at 630–256–5516. Resources:1. https://unquestionablycriminal.medium.com/6-year-old-still-missing-after-mother-takes-him-to-amusement-parks-and-then-commits-suicide-8a89fae2bc5a2. https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/missing-boy...2025-05-0246 min
Geek History LessonDiscussion on ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ (2025) by The Fanbase Weekly PodcastIt's a special Geek History Lesson crossover episode about The Hunger Games with Fanbase Press! The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Jessica Maison (writer, Mary Shelley’s School for Monsters), Ashley V. Robinson (writer, Jupiter Jet, Aurora and the Eagle / podcast host – Geek History Lesson), and Rebecca Lear (Executive Producer – The Katniss Chronicles Audio Drama) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Sunrise on the Reaping (2025) in light of the new Hunger Games novel’s recent release, with topics including reactions to this new chapter in the Hunger Games mythology, discussion of how the book changes the pa...2025-04-221h 55
Patently Strategic - Patent Strategy for StartupsCannabis Patents: Cutting Through the Haze of the IP LandscapeIn this month’s episode, we’re getting high on innovation with a deep dive into cannabis patents! As more and more states relax restrictions on both medical and recreational uses of marijuana and hemp, the U.S. cannabis industry is projected to reach $50 billion in sales this year and over $74.6 billion by 2032! This rapid growth is happening despite immense challenges brought on by a complex and conflicting web of legal disparities between federal and state laws. These legal challenges include limited access to financial institutions and the inability to transport products across state lines, but what about...2025-04-211h 14
Patently Strategic - Patent Strategy for StartupsParkerVision v. Rule 36: The Battle for Dignity and Due ProcessIf a court stripped away your property rights, wouldn’t you at least want an explanation? The answer is obvious, but the reality is appalling. The practice of revoking patent rights on appeal without explanation has been happening to inventors at the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals (CAFC) at an alarming rate. In over 43% of PTAB cases on appeal at the CAFC, inventors receive a single-word response – “AFFIRMED” – rather than an opinion. This practice is referred to as the application of Rule 36 and, in cases involving the PTAB, amounts to the seizure of property from an administrative agency without any reason...2025-03-171h 10
Patently Strategic - Patent Strategy for StartupsDealing with Rejection: Overcoming 101, 102, 103, and 112So, your patent application got rejected. Now what? In this month’s episode, we’re talking about rejection. Specifically, the type that comes from the patent office in the form of an intimidating sounding three-digit number when your application gets denied by an examiner.Some time after submitting your application, it goes into a process with the patent office called examination. This is the part of your patent’s prosecution journey where an examiner reviews your application for conformance to technical and legal requirements. If – and usually when – the examiner finds a problem, they will issue an of...2025-02-061h 16
Patently Strategic - Patent Strategy for StartupsPatent Case Law Review: ObviousnessAn invention cannot be patented if the differences between your claimed invention and the prior art are such that the claimed invention as a whole would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time the invention was conceived. Determining obviousness – and the validity of your patent – is more than simply establishing that the invention doesn’t already exist and that it isn’t documented elsewhere. Its conception must also not have otherwise been obvious to those in the field at the time. If you’re thinking that sounds awfully subjective in the pre...2024-12-061h 12
Let's Talk DispatchVoices from the Communication Center | Stories from 911 DispatchersIntroducing the first installment of Voices from the Communication Center—a powerful segment spotlighting the real stories, advice, and daily realities of 911 dispatchers who serve as the lifeline in your community. In this episode, we visit Aurora 911 in Aurora, CO; Pleasanton Police Department in Pleasanton, CA; Lincoln Police Department in Lincoln, NE; and San Jose Police Department in CA. While this video showcases some of the incredible heroes we spoke with, it doesn’t feature ...2024-11-2732 min
Patently Strategic - Patent Strategy for StartupsPetition Practice: Correcting PTO Errors With Your PatentPatent examiners can make mistakes. Patent office clerks can misfile paperwork and cause procedural errors. The software tools, document formats like DOCX, and the IT systems your application passes through can have bugs. What recourse do you have when quality issues creep in at this stage? This is where petition practice, fortunately, comes to the rescue. ** Quality Patents Part 5 **This is our final episode in a multi-part series focused on quality patents. The prior four episodes have all been about managing quality for everything in your immediate control. Steps you and your practitioner...2024-11-051h 09
ALIGNED Podcast with Ashley HämäläinenRed Auroras, the Root Chakra and How to Create Unshakeable SafetyToday is October 15th and five days ago was October 10th. 10/10. The day of the vibrant RED Aurora show and a whole slew of wild things happening in our home. In this episode I tell you about getting a call from Sadhguru, magical owls, meteorites (aka UFOs) in the sky as well as HOW to create unshakable safety within your body, mind, heart and nervous system. The increased solar storms that we're having on our planet are going to peak this winter and next year (until the end of 2025), which will bring intensified chaos on the planet. I am...2024-10-151h 00
Patently Strategic - Patent Strategy for StartupsKeeping Patent Pirates at Bay: ITC Portfolio Proofing StrategiesFor inventors, the promise of the patent system is the right to exclude others from making, using, importing, and selling their patented innovations for a limited period. But how do patent holders actually enforce those rights, particularly when the copycat product is being manufactured outside of domestic jurisdiction? In an otherwise challenging time for rights assertion, the ITC – or International Trade Commission – can be one of the most impactful long-range weapons an inventor has in their arsenal for stopping patent pirates.The ITC has the authority to grant exclusion orders, which are enforced by U.S. Customs and...2024-10-011h 07
Patently Strategic - Patent Strategy for StartupsContinuation Practice: Quality Patents Part 3There’s not a more important concept that’s more widely misunderstood by those newer to patenting than continuations. So we’re dedicating Part 3 of our series on quality patents to everything you need to know about this essential step for future proofing and increasing the value of your portfolio. Void of pursuing continuations, the language of your patent is frozen in time at issuance. The specifics of the enforceable boundaries of your protection are forever fixed to the claims you chose to pursue with your initial application – but not necessarily with the full breadth of your inventio...2024-09-061h 14
The Garrett Ashley Mullet ShowAurora Overrun by a Venezuelan Prison Gang, 'The Great Train Robbery,' and Job 1Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head and fell on the ground and worshiped. And he said, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return. Yahweh gave, and Yahweh has taken away; blessed be the name of Yahweh.”
In all this Job did not sin or charge God with wrong.
- Job 1:20-22
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00:00 – Scripture Reading
04:45 – My Commentary on Job 1
37:58 - Armed crew storms Colorado apartment building overrun by Venezuelan gang spilling out...2024-09-013h 08
What to Read Next Podcast l Book Recommendation ShowRomantic Suspense and Healing Journeys: A Chat with Aurora Rose ReynoldsDisclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books.In this episode of the What to Read Next Podcast, we sit down with bestselling romance author Aurora Rose Reynolds to discuss her writing journey, her latest release King of Nothing (https://amzn.to/3YSHwqi), and the emotional process behind her storytelling. Aurora opens up about how her personal experiences influenced her latest work, the challenges of writing about grief, and the healing power...2024-08-2014 min
Patently Strategic - Patent Strategy for StartupsPTAB Survival Guide: Quality Patents Part 2The most terrifying thing that can happen to a patent owner is receiving what’s called an IPR or Inter Partes Review petition. This is a tool that accused infringers can use to invalidate patents. And they have … to alarming effect. As we’ve discussed, the kill rate at the PTAB is staggering. The Patent Trial and Appeal Board – or as regular listeners of this audience more commonly know it as, the "Patent Death Squad" – has racked up a claim execution rate north of 84% and the death of thousands of valid patents at the hands of infringers looking to profit fro...2024-08-011h 10
Patently Strategic - Patent Strategy for StartupsQuality PatentsIs your patent a vanity piece of paper for your office wall? Or is it a reliable, defendable, assertable, property right? The difference is often quality. Is your patent simply a transactional cost and a large pile of legal bills for your startup? Or is it a leverageable asset worthy of attracting precious investment dollars, worth its cost in multiples of valuation? The difference is often quality.Is your patent application only good enough to get through the examination process? Or has it been crafted to stand the tests of time and varied audiences if...2024-07-021h 03
The Dr. Will Show PodcastAshley Starwood, LCSW, CYT 200 (@AshleytheLCSW) - How Your 9-5 Can Become A BusinessBefore I get into who Ashley Starwood is, I want to introduce you to a life-changing course from Dr. Akilah Willery.The Midlife Educator's Job Search Blueprint is your personalized roadmap to navigating career transitions confidently. Whether you're seeking a leadership role in K12 education or exploring new paths beyond the classroom, this beginner-friendly, 6-module support program equips you with the actionable steps you need to shine.You can learn more about the course here: https://upskillservices.mykajabi.com/a/2147852369/pCgXU4WdMeet AshleyAshley Starwood, LCSW holds a Master of Soc...2024-06-1322 min
Patently Strategic - Patent Strategy for StartupsInventor Stories: Robert Cameron and the Power of PerseveranceWe’ve seen few entrepreneurial success stories that haven’t involved heavy doses of perseverance, grit, observation, and creative problem-solving. Today’s guest possesses these qualities in spades. And while I can’t necessarily recommend some of the more death-defying specifics of his approach … at least not without a lot of “don’t try this at home” fine print :) … I do think that most inventors and aspiring entrepreneurs will benefit immensely from studying our guest's thoughtfully crafted, time-tested, and wildly inventive approaches to innovation and business.Robert Cameron is the Owner and CEO of Multi Wedge – as well as the inventor...2024-06-031h 06
The Ditto PodcastJeff Dickamore, Actor and Director (#006)Jeff Dickamore joins Ash and Matt on Episode 6 and shares his journey in the film industry. He initially pursued a career in medicine and international law but always had a passion for storytelling and acting. Meeting his wife Aurora and their shared love for storytelling propelled them to pursue careers in the film industry. They decided to take the leap into the unknown and moved to LA to develop their own stories and maintain creative control. Jeff discusses the challenges and triumphs of pursuing a career in the film industry while balancing family life. He emphasizes the importance of...2024-05-2745 minALIGNED Podcast with Ashley HämäläinenThe 13-31 Portal, Activating the Spine, and Receiving Without AttachmentThe Earth just received a showering of Light Codes with the largest geomagnetic storm since 2003 and in today’s episode, Ashley shares how this global display of Aurora opened a portal for love, healing, miracles and consciousness. She also talks about receiving messages without attachment, why Line Activations are now done sitting up, and why being within the present moment opens you up to constant miracles. Notes from the Episode Our new website, Members Portal and App are now live! We've been quietly working on these over the past few months and are so exci...2024-05-1448 min
Spiritual WooEp. 43 Chakras & The Aurora BorealisJoin me for a Spiritual Chat. Subscribe, like, follow, rate —— all the things. Much love AMFollow us over athttps://www.instagram.com/spiritualwoo/https://www.instagram.com/lifeofayogateacher/https://www.instagram.com/theyogadome/https://www.tiktok.com/@spiritualwoopodcast2024-05-1326 min
Teach the Geek Podcast - public speaking for technical professionalsEP. 306: Dr. Ashley Sloat: Public Speaking in the Patent WorldDr. Ashley Sloat: Public Speaking in the Patent World
Dr. Ashley Sloat is a patent agent and president of Aurora Consulting LLC, helping companies build robust and valuable patent portfolios. How did a PhD in Biomedical Sciences get into the patent world? What’s a patent agent anyway? How does public speaking figure into all of it? Let’s find out!
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Patently Strategic - Patent Strategy for StartupsCAFC Chronicles: Costly Tales of Claim Construction FailsThe difference between getting claim construction right and getting it wrong is the difference between a valid patent and an invalid patent – and the difference between millions of dollars awarded from infringement decisions vs. ending up with a worthless piece of paper.In this month’s episode, Dr. David Jackrel, President of Jackrel Consulting, leads a discussion into three real-world applications for patent claim construction, as tested and decided upon by the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. This is the highest court in the land under the Supreme Court for handling intellectual property disp...2024-05-011h 02
On Wednesdays, we talk weirdAurora UFO CrashBefore Roswell, there was Aurora. With an alleged mountain of physical evidence, did a visitor from "not of this world" craah onto a Texas farm in 1897? Where's the body? Where's the debris?In the news this week:Old, new mothman photosA classic flying saucerChemtrailsFollow Tobias:www.SingularFortean.comFollow Asherz:linktr.ee/itsasherzProduced By: MIB Agent NateBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/on-wednesdays-we-talk-weird--5989318/support.2024-04-101h 57
The Modern Mompreneur PodcastE48: Creating a Tailored Life: Organizing, Motherhood, and Entrepreneurship with Ashley HinesAshley Hines, a seasoned professional in the organizing industry, founded The Tailored Life in December of 2020 amid the challenges of the pandemic. With a belief that an organized life is a form of self-care essential for mental health and overall well-being, Ashley guides her clients towards living intentionally and peacefully through holistic home organizing.
As a recognized expert in her field, Ashley's work has been featured in prestigious publications such as Apartment Therapy, The Spruce, Good Housekeeping, Real Simple, and The New York Times, among others. Her accolades include being chosen as the brand...2024-03-2937 min
Patently Strategic - Patent Strategy for StartupsPatents and AI: Current Tools, Future SolutionsWe’re talking about AI and its impact on the patent system.This month's episode evaluates where we presently are and considers where it could all be heading. Dr. David Jackrel and Dr. Ashley Sloat lead a two-part discussion with our all-star panel that begins with a deep dive on the present state of AI patent tools for searching, proofreading, drafting, and prosecution – and then moves on to an exploration of how these tools could eventually provide solutions for many problems plaguing the industry including PTAB invalidation rates, hindsight bias, prior art search quality, and the unsustainable bar...2024-03-201h 07
Patently Strategic - Patent Strategy for StartupsJames Howard and the Black Inventors Hall of FameOur interview with James Howard, Founder and Executive Director of the Black Inventors Hall of Fame.James Howard is a college professor, design historian, entrepreneur, industrial designer, inventor, filmmaker, and restauranteur. He brings over 25 years of experience as a design professor and has authored a course on Design Thinking and Design History that explores the impact of design on society. As an accomplished Industrial Design educator and entrepreneur, Howard has lectured on the experience of Black American inventors. Howard himself is an extraordinary inventor with 20 patents, several of which we discuss, cover innovations that save people's lives d...2024-02-221h 05
REBOOT YOUR LIFE![FULL VIDEO] Ep. 13: How To Follow Your Dreams | Achievements Despite ObstaclesFrom Rome, we speak with Enrica Farruzzi, who transitioned from a grinding corporate career to a leader in spiritual practices and the healing arts. Then, Aurora Cossio, from Netflix’s top series, “Griselda" reveals her personal obstacles, medical challenges, and how she maintains mental resilience while pursuing even bigger dreams in Hollywood.Part. 1:## On the Path of Self-DiscoveryIn this newest episode of 'Reboot Your Life', we look to Rome, Italy’s, Enrica Ferruzzi, an expert on spirituality and healing. Enrica, who once thrived in a corporate world of suits and boardrooms, heeded her in...2024-02-1954 min
REBOOT YOUR LIFE![Audio] Ep. 13: How To Follow Your Dreams | Achievements Despite ObstaclesFrom Rome, we speak with Enrica Farruzzi, who transitioned from a grinding corporate career to a leader in spiritual practices and the healing arts. Then, Aurora Cossio, from Netflix’s top series, “Griselda" reveals her personal obstacles, medical challenges, and how she maintains mental resilience while pursuing even bigger dreams in Hollywood.Part. 1:## On the Path of Self-DiscoveryIn this newest episode of 'Reboot Your Life', we look to Rome, Italy’s, Enrica Ferruzzi, an expert on spirituality and healing. Enrica, who once thrived in a corporate world of suits and boardrooms, heeded her in...2024-02-1954 min
Patently Strategic - Patent Strategy for StartupsClaim Construction: Building Strong Patent FoundationsClaim construction is a process in which courts attempt to interpret the meaning and scope of the claims of a patent. It’s like reconstructing what an inventor and their practitioner meant back when they drafted the patent application. While your patent might not be tested in a court for many years, understanding the sometimes surprising language specifics and context traps while drafting now can help set you up for success later when defending your patent or attempting to stop an infringer. The words you choose now and the support you provide when drafting are your opportunity to help de...2024-01-311h 11
Trance and Techno Musix#137 Artist Special No, 32 - [ Ashley Wallbridge ]1, Gareth Emery & Ashley Wallbridge - Forget Life
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3, Ashley Wallbridge & Daly Brightness feat. Gid Sedgwick - As It Rains
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5, Ashley Wallbridge - Grenade
6, Gareth Emery & Ashley Wallbridge - Mansion
7, Ashley Wallbridge feat. Stu Gabriel - Won't Back Down
8, Ashley Wallbridge feat. Karra - Undiscovered
9, Ashley Wallbridge feat. Carlos Pena - See Your Face
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10, Ashley Wallbridge feat. KARRA - Melody
11, Ashley Wallbridge - 5000 Miles (feat. Bodine)
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Good Morning AuroraFriday | 12/8/2023 | Ashley Goeken & Sustainable Development (Live on GMA)Good morning and happy Friday friends! We have an amazing discussion for you this morning, and one that will have direct impact on our city. Our guest today is Ashley Goeken, Ambasador for the United Nations Association, Chicago Chapter, here to talk to us about SDG's (sustainable development goals) and the work of her company Opalus. As we know, in an ever-changing world of technology and development it is important to ensure that our communities can also benefit and thrive as well. But how do we do that? Today we discuss the work that Ashley does with partner organizations...2023-12-091h 07
Career Success For Women LeadersSuccess On Your Own Terms with Ashley HinesIn this empowering episode, "Success on Your Own Terms" we dive deep into the journey of our esteemed guest, Ashley Hines. Join us as we explore the guiding philosophy behind achieving success on one's own terms.
Ashley shares invaluable insights, personal anecdotes, and practical strategies that will inspire you to define success in a way that aligns with your unique aspirations. It's time to break free from conventional norms and chart a path that resonates with your authentic self.
Tune in for a transformative conversation that will leave you motivated to pursue success on your...2023-12-0539 min
Patently Strategic - Patent Strategy for StartupsPatenting Games: From Pieces to PixelsFrom patenting classic boardgames like Monopoly and Battleship back in the 1930s to challenges with protecting modern innovations in areas like game development and VR, our experts are breaking down everything you need to know about patenting games so you don’t end up just rolling the dice when investing in protections for your entertaining innovations. As a bonus, in this month’s episode, we’re bringing you two dealers: Dr. David Jackrel, President of Jackrel Consulting, will be covering the physical realm of board games and toys. Kristen Hansen, Patent Strategist and software guru here at Aurora...2023-11-2457 min
Patently Strategic - Patent Strategy for StartupsPatent Claims: The Name of the GameWe’re talking about claims – the fundamental building blocks of a patent. There simply is not a more important concept to grasp in all of patenting. As a former chief justice of the Federal Circuit once famously said, “The name of the game is the claim.” And in terms of what game you’re playing, the claims are where you separate the patents playing checkers from the patents playing chess. This is where your patent practitioner earns their money and as you’ll learn today, also where the most costly mistakes can be born. As David Cohen, a Patently S...2023-10-061h 07Let's Talk DispatchA Career, Not a Consolation Prize | Tina BunetaLet's Talk Dispatch is delighted to have the Director of Aurora 911 in Aurora, CO, Tina Buneta, as our guest. With 25 years of dedicated service in various dispatch environments, including urban centers, rural areas, and everything in between, Tina has been a witness to the evolution of 911. Join us for an engaging conversation as we discuss topics such as women in leadership, reshaping the perception of leadership within our dispatch centers, and much more.Make Sure to Visit our Partners&nbs...2023-10-0456 min
Patently Strategic - Patent Strategy for StartupsGovernment Grants and Patent Rights: SBIR, STTR, and Your IPIn this month's episode, we’re talking about the use of government grants and the strings that can come attached to your IP! We’re exploring the various types of small business research grants, how the Bayh-Dole Act regulates inventions generated under government grants, licensing and ownership implications for your patent when using federal dollars, and the sticky webs that you may find yourself in if you are not carefully tracking IP and adhering to the numerous provisions and timelines. Dr. Ashley Sloat, President and Director of Patent Strategy here at Aurora, leads the discussion along with our...2023-09-061h 03
Patently Strategic - Patent Strategy for StartupsJack Daniels, Mickey Mouse, and Andy Warhol Walk Into a BarIn this month’s episode, we’re talking about Jack Daniels, Mickey Mouse, Andy Warhol, Jason Voorhees, Winnie-the-Pooh, Lizzo, and WallStreetBets … What do they have to do with patents you might fairly be wondering? Honestly, not much. Patents are our focus in our business and in this podcast, so we devote a lot of air time to talking about protecting ideas and inventions, but in the realm of intellectual property, patents have some pretty close cousins. In thinking more broadly about creating the largest possible moat with your IP, you also need to be considering what our guest...2023-07-271h 51
James and Ashley Stay at Home'A good-hearted kid in a difficult environment,' with Mark Brandi author of 'Southern Aurora'Mark Brandi is the author of four novels, including his latest, Southern Aurora. He joins us to discuss how a short story he began in 2015 became his newest novel, his choice to set the story in rural Australia in the 1980s, and how he writes so convincingly from a child's point of view. We also talk about sustaining yourself creatively over multiple books. Plus, who's going to die first – Ashley or James? Is one of us dead already? Listen to find out! Mark Brandi's bestselling novel, Wimmera, won the coveted British Crime Writers' Association Debut Dagg...2023-07-2548 min
Patently Strategic - Patent Strategy for StartupsWhy Patents Exist with Professor Adam MossoffWhy do patents exist in the first place? What function do they serve in society? And what is their historic origin story? In this month’s episode, with the help of Professor Adam Mossoff, we zoom way out, turn the time dial back a bit, and focus on the genesis of patents. There’s a special kind of magic that happens when individual incentives align with societal good. Abraham Lincoln, who believed that the creation of the patent system was only surpassed by the discovery of America and the invention of the printing press in terms of the...2023-06-272h 06
The Cosmic Co ShowEpisode 2: cosmic interview with popstar turned spiritual life coach, Ashley AuroraToday's guest is the beautiful Ashley Aurora, THE Life Coach for Magical Misfits! With her unique blend of popstar charisma and transformative coaching techniques, Ashley is on a mission to break cycles and empower individuals who have always felt like misfits in the magical realm. With her vibrant personality and infectious energy, she creates a safe and inclusive space for her clients to embrace their uniqueness and unleash their full potential. In this episode, Ashley opens up about her incredible journey, from her days as a pop star to some of the harder experiences and obstacles she faced along...2023-06-201h 10
Patently Strategic - Patent Strategy for StartupsWhat Investors Want in Patents with Sridhar IyengarWhat do investors want to see in patents? What do patents tell a potential investor about a founder? And what do investors wish inventors knew before coming to them?To answer these questions and more, we're joined this month by Dr. Sridhar Iyengar, an angel investor and accomplished serial entrepreneur in the medical devices and wearables space. Having been on both sides of the table, Dr. Iyengar's unique insights provide a comprehensive understanding of the essential role that patents can play in securing funding and in your company's long term success. Sridhar and I are...2023-05-3054 min
Patently Strategic - Patent Strategy for StartupsOpen Source and Patent Rights: Collaboration with ConsequencesHow does the use of or contribution to open-source software impact your intellectual property rights? In this month's episode, we’re talking about software and the convoluted risk/reward interplay between patents, copyrights, and open source. Use of free open-source code can be an invaluable tool when building complex software applications. Why reinvent wheels? And depending on resources and budget, sometimes it’s the only practical way. But like with most things, free often isn’t really free. The cost is just transferred somewhere else. When it comes to open source, these short term savings can have signif...2023-04-2752 minPatently Strategic - Patent Strategy for StartupsPatent Wars: Innovators, Revolutionaries, and the Race to ReformIn this month's episode, we're talking patent reform solutions with Judge Paul Michel, Professor Adam Mossoff, and Randy Landreneau!Nearly two decades worth of Federal Circuit and Supreme Court rulings have thrown the patent system into disarray and weakened patent rights for inventors. Subject matter eligibility is a confused, chaotic mess – leaving even the Federal Circuit Chief Justice at a loss on how to determine eligibility. The muddied state of invention enablement puts at risk the software innovations fueling economic growth and the key life science innovations that can save lives. Court interventions on injunctions have made it...2023-03-282h 34
The Abiding FamilyLessons from the Lights - Psalm 19:1A few days ago I got to experience the Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis for the first time and it was INCREDIBLE! I am still struggling to put it into words, but I try my best in this episode as I share lessons learned from the lights and the comparison I found between it and our walk with God. From the dark, cold moments of waiting and searching the clear evidence of God.2023-03-0229 minPatently Strategic - Patent Strategy for StartupsSCOTUS in Focus: Amgen v. Sanofi and the Future of Pharma PatentsWe’re leading off Season 3 with a close look at a Supreme Court patent case that could have profound impacts on the invention enablement problems we covered heavily in Season 2. SCOTUS is set to hear opening arguments in Amgen v. Sanofi on March 27th. For the first time in over 75 years, the Supreme Court is evaluating the meaning and scope of the enablement requirement. For those who’ve been following along, you’ll know that this has become one of the bigger issues plaguing patenting and especially so in the life sciences. Dr. Ashley Sloat, President and Direct...2023-02-281h 25Patently Strategic - Patent Strategy for StartupsLicense to File: Foreign Filing License Risks and StrategiesForeign filing licenses – surprisingly sneaky and easy to overlook, but can come with significant consequences if you do. Many countries, including the US, require inventors to receive special permission to file with patent offices outside of the inventor’s …or invention’s… country. A foreign filing license is a government issued document that represents this permission for inventors and companies to file in foreign countries. Failing to receive this permission can come with serious ramifications including fines, patent revocation, and even imprisonment!Why so serious? Well, like with most matters of foreign export compliance, it comes down to each na...2023-01-2642 min
The Path Went ChillyJohnny Lee Wilson Pt TwoApril 13, 1986. Aurora, Missouri. The charred body of 79-year old Pauline Martz is found inside her burning home. Within days, Johnny Lee Wilson, a 20-year old local resident with a mental disability, confesses to the crime and is charged with murder, and after entering an Alford plea, he receives a life sentence. However, Johnny’s supporters argue that his confession was coerced by police and a convicted criminal named Chris Brownfield eventually claims that he and an accomplice were the real perpetrators of the crime. After serving nine years in prison, Johnny receives a pardon from the governor of Missouri and is...2023-01-1251 minThe Path Went ChillyJohnny Lee Wilson Pt. OneApril 13, 1986. Aurora, Missouri. The charred body of 79-year old Pauline Martz is found inside her burning home. Within days, Johnny Lee Wilson, a 20-year old local resident with a mental disability, confesses to the crime and is charged with murder, and after entering an Alford plea, he receives a life sentence. However, Johnny’s supporters argue that his confession was coerced by police and a convicted criminal named Chris Brownfield eventually claims that he and an accomplice were the real perpetrators of the crime. After serving nine years in prison, Johnny receives a pardon from the governor of Missouri and is...2023-01-0551 minPatently Strategic - Patent Strategy for StartupsTop 3 Inventor Mistakes: Disclosure, Search, and OwnershipIf there were a guidebook we could hand to inventors on the first day following the conception of their idea, this episode would be it. When is it safe to talk about or sell your invention? How do you hedge against invalidation and rejection from competitor IP? How do you ensure you actually own your invention?In this month’s episode, Dr. Ashley Sloat, President and Director of Patent Strategy at Aurora, leads a discussion along with our all star patent panel, exploring the most common patenting missteps taken by inventors and startups. The focus la...2022-12-2948 minPatently Strategic - Patent Strategy for StartupsUnpredictable Arts: Patenting Bio, Chem, and Emerging TechnologiesThink your innovation is sufficiently enabled to secure, defend, and assert your patent rights? If it’s a biological, chemical, or emerging technology invention then you might want to think again. In today’s episode we’re looking into how to get more predictable results from the unpredictable arts.Some technologies, like those rooted in physics and mechanics, are considered “predictable” by the US Patent Office, while others, like biological and chemical technologies, are generally considered “unpredictable.” It follows that the amount of disclosure required to enable an invention is related to the predictability of the technology, and so-called...2022-11-291h 04Patently Strategic - Patent Strategy for StartupsInto the Patentverse Vol. 2: AR, VR, and Virtual InfringementWe’re slipping our headsets on and heading back into the Metaverse! Earlier this year, we began our foray into this world with a deep dive into the building blocks that could very well form the structural and economic underpinnings of the Metaverse by exploring the tech concepts and IP implications surrounding Web 3.0, blockchain, cryptocurrency, and NFTs. Today we build on this, by expanding our conversation into the most likely interfaces for the Metaverse, as well as how patentability and infringement could play out as we meld innovations between the physical and digital realms. In this month’s ep...2022-10-271h 01
The Comics That We LoveEp.37: Black Magick (Image Comics) with Ashley Victoria RobinsonAshley Victoria Robinson, writer of Aurora and the Eagle, and co-host of the Geek History Lesson Podcast drops by to talk about one of her favorite comic books: Black Magick, by Greg Rucka and Nicola Scott, from Image Comics!Rowan Black is a detective in the homicide division of the Portsmouth Police Department, and also a very powerful witch who has yet to tap her full potential. She’s very good at keeping these two aspects of her life completely separate and secret until events in her life start swirling the two together. There are parties at wo...2022-09-2857 minPatently Strategic - Patent Strategy for StartupsMeans-Plus-Function: The Risk of Losing Your WayWord choice matters a great deal in the world of patenting. You’re using the English language to draw a picture around highly technical concepts. The precision with which this is done, down to the semantic level, can make all of the difference when it comes to your patent application being rejected or granted – and the future likelihood of your ability to assert your rights or defend against invalidation. Word choice too narrow or overly specific – and you can easily be designed around by competitors. Word choice too broad and only describing what something is vs. what it does and yo...2022-09-2850 minPatently Strategic - Patent Strategy for StartupsFrom Alice to Axle: IP Uncertainty for the Innovation EconomyIn today’s episode, we’re discussing a recent court decision that judges have said could threaten "most every invention for which a patent has ever been granted", turning the patent system into a "litigation gamble."Dr. David Jackrel, President of Jackrel Consulting, leads a discussion into American Axle’s recent bid to have the Supreme Court overturn a lower court decision that invalidated the company’s patent in a closely followed legal battle with rival Neapco Holdings. This case offered a much anticipated opportunity to more broadly clarify patent eligibility in a time where many believe that cou...2022-08-301h 00Patently Strategic - Patent Strategy for StartupsPrenuptial Patenting: Responsible Engagement with Engineering FirmsYou have your big idea and now it’s time to breathe it into existence, but you need some help with the development. Like many others, you may turn to the aid of an engineering firm or dev shop. This relationship is a marriage of sorts. But it’s a marriage that is designed to inevitably end in divorce! How cleanly, smoothly, and successfully this separation goes depends on the steps that you take before it officially begins. Both parties come to the relationship with existing assets – IP, software, prototypes, ideas, documentation, etc. More will be created collab...2022-07-2854 min
What Cries OutThe Aurora Theatre Shooting: Ten Years LaterSend us a text There are few people who have a single day that marks a division of their life. Something that separates everything we once knew into a life that seems so far away but can feel as if it only happened yesterday. Some move on without delay, carrying on with a newfound hope and love for life while others may experience debilitating anxiety and broken bodies. Sure, scabs heal, wounds close, fractures mend but there are some experiences that forever change our tomorrow. Welcome to Episode 16, The Aurora Theatre Shooting: Ten Years Later.Sup...2022-07-151h 03