Stroke of Genius

When readers were introduced to Winnie-the-Pooh in 1926, you’d struggle to find a more pure, innocent literary character. But in the years since we first met the cuddly creature, something changed, and that change has allowed Pooh to be portrayed in a new film as… a bloodthirsty serial killer!? Yes, you read that correctly -- the beloved bear has swapped his love of honey for a love of blood. How could this happen?!

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Paul Jabara’s glittering show business career was cut short tragically after he lost his life at just 43 due to AIDS. Now, the disease that took his life is no longer a death sentence thanks to strides made in the pharmaceutical industry. The advancement of AIDS treatment, in addition to other medications, would not be possible without the vital protections of intellectual property rights. On this episode of Stroke of Genius, host ...

When pursuing a career as a singer, songwriter, or musician, intellectual property probably isn’t the first thing most people think of. But as you’ll hear on this episode of Stroke of Genius, there’s a good reason one of the biggest bands on the planet has a surprisingly comprehensive IP protection strategy! Join host Raha Francis, as she sits down with Brazil-based IP lawyer, music critic, and singer-songwriter Ana Clara...

You might be aware that you lost out on a job opportunity or bank loan because of an algorithm or artificial intelligence. Despite the great promise of AI and machine learning, the technology has also proven to be problematic, particularly for people of color and members of other minority groups. But as you’ll hear on this episode of Stroke of Genius, the intellectual property system could be a huge boon for anyone working toward m...

It’s one of the oldest forms of human expression: painting. And for as long as human beings have been creating, they’ve also looked on as other people created art and thought to themselves: “Hey, I can do that too!” So where do we draw the line -- or paint it -- between inspiration and appropriation? On this episode of Stroke of Genius, host Raha Francis is joined by a mixed-media artist from Montreal, Canada, who’s ...

Are you losing any sleep over the climate crisis? After another summer of heatwaves and wildfires around the world, the topic of sustainability is more top of mind than ever. Confronting this global crisis are countless “green” inventors, entrepreneurs, and corporations working on new ways to cut emissions and reduce our dependence on products derived from fossil fuels. And it’s right here, at the intersection of innovation and sus...

For entrepreneurs and inventors, it’s the holy grail of reality TV appearances: landing a spot on Shark Tank® . But whether you’re planning to make a pitch to a Shark or to any other potential investor -- you’re often asked if you have a patent for your product. And as you’ll hear on this season premiere of Stroke of Genius®, there are many benefits of protecting your IP with a patent! Join host Raha Francis as she sits d...

Intellectual property dates back millenia, to a time when chefs in the Greek city of Sybaris were granted monopolies to create certain baked goods in 500 B.C.E. Today, more than two-thousand years later, the debate around intellectual property protection rages on. Some claim the current system is flawed but the reality is intellectual property protections have played a pivotal role in advancing technology and driving innovation tha...

Perhaps one of the biggest changes to daily life over the past year has affected the world’s youngest citizens. As schools went virtual, sports and extracurriculars were canceled, and time with friends was off-limits, kids spent the past year trying to find ways to entertain themselves. In this episode, we’ll hear from two young innovators who were spurred by the pandemic stay-at-home orders to invent something new and grow their o...

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Given the advancement in innovation and vaccines since its original release date in June 2020, IPO Education Foundation is re-broadcasting last season's Patents in Pandemic episode focusing on COVID-19. 

Join experts from across industries as they discuss how intellectual property incentivizes innovation and how it is leveraged during a pandemic.

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Stroke of GeniusⓇ Season 4 shares some of the most important stories in IP today, not just about the rules of patents, trademarks and copyrights, but about the role IP has played in shaping our world and how our world has shaped IP. 

This season, we chat with entrepreneurs and innovators who have used intellectual property protections to positively affect issues like COVID-19, food deserts and everything in between. Join us...