Whether they realize it or not, the kids and teenagers of today live in an unprecedented age of IP. They’re surrounded by trademarked logos, copyrighted songs and characters, and patented products that they can’t live without. More young people are also creating content themselves thanks to the rise of social media sites like Instagram and TikTok.

On this episode of Stroke of Genius, host Raha Francis heads back to school, for a lesson from IP expert, educator and content creator Tony Iliakostas, aka the IP professor. Together, they discuss the importance of IP to the next generation of inventors and content creators and explore how best to connect with that younger demographic using pop-culture references and social media engagement.

A special thank you to the young inventors featured in this episode! You can learn more about Invention Convention, which helps these young inventors and entrepreneurs get their start, by following this link. You may also want to listen to our episode on Emerging Entrepreneurs from season four, which you can find here.

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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?!

On this episode of Stroke of Genius, host Raha Francis is joined by Christine Xiao, an Associate at Womble Bond Dickinson LLP, to discuss what happens when copyright protection ends for famous pop culture characters. Pooh, for example, entered the public domain in January of 2022, creating the opportunity for the character to be used in derivative works by other creators. Christine and Raha also tackle the important distinctions between copyrights and trademarks, and touch on which other famous characters could soon find themselves in the same situation as Winnie-the-Pooh.

To learn more about Christine Xiao you can visit her profile at Womble Bond Dickinson LLP, or follow the link to read her article about Winnie-the-Pooh in IP Watchdog. The Texas Standard also has a fascinating piece about What expiring copyright protections mean for our media landscape.

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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 Raha Francis is joined by Henry Hadad, Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at global biopharmaceutical company, Bristol-Myers Squibb, who discusses the importance of upholding intellectual property rights in drug development and clarifies misconceptions around the price of drugs. Henry also describes the impact of losing his uncle Paul Jabara and how this influenced his decision to pursue a career in drug development.

To learn more about the life and work of Paul Jabara, you can visit this website created by his family. Henry Hadad has written and spoken extensively about the importance of the IP protection system to the drug development process. You can find some of his comments on Bloomberg Lawand Profile Magazine. He also moderated a special discussion about Patent Rights in the Pandemic in 2021 hosted by the IPO Education Foundation, which you can watch here.

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