In this episode, Ellie Handy is joined by Dr Chen Mao Davies, Founder and CEO of Anya, to explore what it really takes to bring a digital women’s health product to market.

Chen shares the story behind Anya’s creation, the gaps she identified in maternal healthcare, and how AI-powered support can deliver accessible, 24/7 care for women and new parents. The conversation dives into the practical realities of scaling a femtech product, navigating NHS procurement and meeting rigorous digital health standards.

They also discuss the contrasting route to market through private employers, highlighting the growing demand for workplace wellbeing solutions and the different commercial drivers at play.

A must-listen for founders, investors and anyone interested in the future of women’s health innovation.

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IP & AI litigation: Getty Images v Stability AI explained

Stop and get into the ever-evolving brandscape of intellectual property and advertising. In each Bristows – Cease and Discuss episode, our Brands, Designs and Copyright team will sit down and discuss an aspect of IP law and advertising, with some practical takeaways and catch ups on developments and changes.

In this first episode, Jeremy Blum and Toby Headdon discuss the outcome and potential consequences of the first case in the UK which addresses copyright, trade marks and AI - Getty Images v Stability AI.

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In this episode of our Spotlight on Women's Health and Innovation podcast, Maria Ryan and Melissa Dix explore how patenting trends offer a window into research activities in the women’s health space. They discuss the rise in patenting of female-specific inventions, and consider female representation in patent inventorship.

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