The Semi Interesting Podcast with Nathaniel Lucek and Elizabeth Morris
The Semi Interesting Podcast with Nathaniel Lucek and Elizabeth Morris
Podcast Description
Looking for a way to stay on-top of the latest developments in the global semiconductor industry? Look no further than “The Semi Interesting Podcast.” Hodgson Russ LLP partner Nathaniel Lucek and Pure Storage’s Legal Director of IP & Product Elizabeth Morris will break down the latest legal issues facing the industry, with a particular focus on intellectual property and commercial contract issues. To Nathaniel and Elizabeth, the semiconductor industry is more than “semi interesting” – it’s exciting. In terms of revenue, money spent on research and development, and the global workforce, the industry is huge. Yet as we all know, most industries are actually quite small. The semiconductor industry is no different. Nathaniel and Elizabeth offer a unique perspective on some of the issues facing the industry, both having in-house experience at semiconductor capital equipment or chip manufacturers. In each episode, Nathaniel and Elizabeth will be joined by attorneys and executives to highlight some of the issues facing the industry, as well as offer some practical takeaways. Join Nathaniel Lucek and Elizabeth Morris for “The Semi Interesting Podcast.”
*This podcast does not offer legal advice.
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The podcast focuses on a range of legal issues concerning the semiconductor industry, such as intellectual property protection, trade secrets, and commercialization strategies. Episodes discuss topics including the impact of AI on trade secrets, hiring challenges due to the CHIPS Act, and the implementation of confidentiality policies, providing insights and practical takeaways for industry professionals.

Looking for a way to stay on-top of the latest developments in the global semiconductor industry? Look no further than “The Semi Interesting Podcast.” Hodgson Russ LLP partner Nathaniel Lucek and Pure Storage’s Legal Director of IP & Product Elizabeth Morris will break down the latest legal issues facing the industry, with a particular focus on intellectual property and commercial contract issues. To Nathaniel and Elizabeth, the semiconductor industry is more than “semi interesting” – it’s exciting. In terms of revenue, money spent on research and development, and the global workforce, the industry is huge. Yet as we all know, most industries are actually quite small. The semiconductor industry is no different. Nathaniel and Elizabeth offer a unique perspective on some of the issues facing the industry, both having in-house experience at semiconductor capital equipment or chip manufacturers. In each episode, Nathaniel and Elizabeth will be joined by attorneys and executives to highlight some of the issues facing the industry, as well as offer some practical takeaways. Join Nathaniel Lucek and Elizabeth Morris for “The Semi Interesting Podcast.”
*This podcast does not offer legal advice.
Companies from across tech industries have been carefully watching Europe’s Unitary Patent system since its 2023 launch. A Unitary Patent offers simplicity and reduces the administrative burden for applicants. You manage one patent, pay one renewal fee, and have one legal system to deal with. You also can obtain a single injunction across 18 European countries. However, there is a risk. A competitor can invalidate your Unitary Patent in a single action. Now that we have nearly 22,500 patents requested and over 940 cases already filed in court, Elizabeth and Nathaniel were joined by Paul Keane and David Keane, both European patent attorneys at FRKelly in Ireland, to understand recent trends and potential strategies to implement the Unitary Patent system in a company’s global patent portfolio.

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