Best Invention IP Podcasts (2025)

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The History of Morning Routines, Part One: Thank Goodness People Learned to Wash Themselves 34:35

20h ago34:35

34:35

Regardless of culture or country, most people have some sort of morning routine. This could be a simple as a shower, a shave and brushing one's teeth -- on the other hand, some morning routines are elaborate affairs requiring an hour or more of careful grooming, mousiturizing, meditation, and more. So where do these rituals come from? In the first …

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CLASSIC: Attack of the Aswang: How the CIA Used Vampires as Weapons of War 31:26

4d ago31:26

31:26

Horror fans can tell you there's more than one type of vampire -- in fact, there are hundreds of vampire-like fiends in cultures around the world. In most cases these are dismissed as spooky stories for children or ancient myths, but when the CIA needed to oust a group of Communist rebels in the Philippines, they decided to make the myth of the Asw…

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From NASA to Patents: How Air Tulip Was Invented 52:06

5d ago52:06

52:06

AirTulip CEO Arjen de Jong, PhD discusses his groundbreaking IP-protected air-purifying headboard that transforms how we think about clean air. Unlike traditional air purifiers, this innovative headboard creates a pure, allergen-free bubble of air around your bed, leveraging laminar flow technology. Arian shares insights into his engineering backgr…

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How to Conduct a Product Clearance Search Before Launching a Product | InventionIP 5:48

5d ago5:48

5:48

Learn how to protect your business before launching a new product with a product clearance search, also known as a Freedom to Operate (FTO) search. This episode explains what an FTO search is, why it matters, when to conduct one, and how it helps you avoid costly patent infringement risks. Whether you're developing tech, consumer goods, or medical …

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How AI Is Transforming Technology Scouting Services | IIP Search 7:48

5d ago7:48

7:48

Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing technology scouting services in this insightful episode of IP Matters. Learn how AI enables faster, smarter, and more accurate identification of emerging technologies, startups, and innovation trends across industries. Explore the limitations of traditional scouting methods and how AI-driven t…

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The Ridiculous -- and Surprisingly Dangerous -- History of Hair Dye 45:18

6d ago45:18

45:18

Whether we're talking jet black, stunning platinum or fire engine red, there's just something fascinating about hair as a fashion statement. And, of course, forms of hair dye have been used since antiquity to help people maintain a youthful appearance... even when the ingredients caused tremendous physical harm. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Ma…

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Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: That Super Humble Statue of Zeus 35:07

8d ago35:07

35:07

Statues are sort of a big deal. Even today, most folks you meet don't have a statue of themselves. So it comes as no surprise that back in the day, one statue in particular became a wonder of the ancient world. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore the story of Zeus. (Ben here: I need everyone to know we are not talking about the origins of…

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CLASSIC: Who are the Hartlepudlian Monkey Hangers? 34:21

8d ago34:21

34:21

Years ago, if you wanted to start a fight in Hartlepool in north eastern England, all you'd have to do is start calling people 'monkey hangers'. But why? Join the guys as they explore how the Napoleonic War, a terrified village and one incredibly unlucky monkey collided -- allegedly -- in one of the most ridiculous events of its time. See omnystudi…

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Swat & Scoop: From Patent to Market Success 54:00

12d ago54:00

54:00

Scott Putnam, founder of SWAT and Scoop and creator of Inventor's Edge, talks about mastering intellectual property and licensing secrets that give inventors the edge in their journey. Scott discusses his invention of the innovative SWAT and Scoop, a first-of-its-kind tool that combines a swatter and scoop, and shares how it went from idea to paten…

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How to Perform a Patent Invalidity Search | InventionIP Podcast 5:26

12d ago5:26

5:26

Explore the step-by-step process of performing a patent invalidity search in this in-depth podcast episode by InventionIP. Learn how to break down patent claims, identify relevant prior art, analyze its impact on patent validity, and strategically challenge issued patents. This episode provides practical insights for patent professionals, inventors…

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How to Search Chemical Structure for a Patent | Patent Search Insights by IIP Search 5:42

12d ago5:42

5:42

In this episode of Patent Search Insights by IIP Search, we explore the specialized process of conducting a chemical structure patent search. Listeners will gain a clear understanding of how to use chemical drawing tools, navigate advanced databases like STN and Reaxys, and interpret complex structures such as Markush claims. This episode also high…

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HP Lovecraft Was A Super Weird Dude, Part Two: The Horror Stories That Changed The World 56:04

13d ago56:04

56:04

Newly inspired by his recent associations in amateur magazine circles, HP Lovecraft returns to fiction. In the second part of this series, Ben, Max and special guest Jonathan Strickland witness Lovecraft's work building a mythos with his friends and collaborators, his love life, his tragedies and triumphs. Also his strange hatred of so many things …

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HP Lovecraft Was A Super Weird Dude, Part One: Childhood Tragedy 52:59

15d ago52:59

52:59

Love him or hate him, there's no denying that Howard Phillips Lovecraft fundamentally altered the course of horror and speculative fiction. So how did he become one of the most influential authors in all of horror history? In the first part of this special two-part episode, Ben and Max welcome returning guest Jonathan Strickland for an exploration …

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CLASSIC: William Walker: Filibuster and (Fantastically Bad) President 42:22

18d ago42:22

42:22

In today's Classic episode, Ben, Noel, Casey In Spirit and Max explore a bizarrely American story. The adventurer and filibuster William Walker was, in his heyday, lauded as an American hero for his repeated failed invasions of areas of Mexico and Nicaragua. But what led this man on a fanatical mission to invade these regions? Perhaps more importan…

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How IP Saved Rinseroo from Knockoffs 🚿 41:14

19d ago41:14

41:14

In this interview, the founders of Rinseroo, Lisa and Jake Lane, discuss how intellectual property (IP) protections like patents and copyrights played a critical role in saving their innovative rinsing device from knockoffs flooding the market. They share their journey of turning a simple idea into a multimillion-dollar business, their experience c…

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What’s Included in a Patentability Search Report | InventionIP Podcast 6:13

19d ago6:13

6:13

Learn what’s included in a patentability search report and why it’s a crucial step before filing a patent. This episode covers the key components of the report—such as invention summaries, prior art findings, comparative analysis, and patentability opinions. Whether you're an inventor or entrepreneur, gain insights into how these reports help you d…

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What is an Evidence of Use (EOU) Patent Search? | Inside IP Podcast by IIP Search 6:21

19d ago6:21

6:21

Discover how an Evidence of Use (EOU) Patent Search helps identify real-world products that may be using patented technology. This episode explores the importance of EOU searches in licensing, infringement analysis, and IP monetization. Learn how claim charts are created, what challenges arise, and why EOU searches are essential for proactive IP st…

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Accidental Inventions of the 20th Century, Part Two: The Slinky and the Post-it Note 37:48

20d ago37:48

37:48

While things like the Slinky and the Post-it Note may seem pretty ubiquitous, simple ideas today, they each have their own bizarre accidental origin story. In the second part of this week's two-part series, Ben, Noel and Max dive into the stories of military coil research and a tenacious 3M employee nicknamed "Mr. Persistent." See omnystudio.com/li…

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Accidental Inventions of the 20th Century, Part One: Penicillin, X-Rays and the Microwave Oven 42:57

22d ago42:57

42:57

Humans have always been compelled by curiosity -- sometimes, this leads to misfortune, but other times... curiosity and accident can also lead to world-changing innovations. In part one of this week's special two-part series, Ben, Noel and Max explore the origin stories of history's greatest accidental inventions, from penicillin to the microwave o…

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CLASSIC: Lawsonomy: How the Father of the Modern Airline Started His Own Religion 51:46

25d ago51:46

51:46

When middling baseball player Alfred Lawson first learned of the Wright Brothers, he experienced a revelation that would guide the greater part of his life: Aviation, he believed, was the future of more than just transit -- it would become one of the most important advances in the history of the human race. Lawson, brimming with confidence and char…

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Organizing New AI Capability Into The Inventiveness Of Your Product Development - IA #63 1:18:59

26d ago1:18:59

1:18:59

In this must-listen episode of Invent Anything, John Cronin dives deep into how artificial intelligence—and specifically AI agents—are revolutionizing the way businesses innovate. Whether you’re an executive, entrepreneur, inventor, or just curious about the future of product development, this episode delivers a strategic roadmap for integrating AI…

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RIVERBEND: Secrets to Patent Success They Don’t Tell You 1:03:54

26d ago1:03:54

1:03:54

In this interview, inventor Erik Diedrichsen discusses the secrets to patent success and the challenges inventors face when protecting intellectual property. He shares his journey from shelving an idea to turning it into a multimillion-dollar business and talks about battling knockoffs, navigating lawsuits, and working with attorneys. Eric highligh…

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What is a Knockout Patent Search and Why is it Important? 5:40

26d ago5:40

5:40

Discover what a Knockout Patent Search is and why it plays a crucial role in early-stage innovation. This episode explains how this quick, cost-effective search helps identify obvious prior art, reduce patent filing risks, and guide smarter R&D decisions. Learn when to use it, how it works, and how it fits into a strong IP strategy—all in under 20 …

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Did Pirates Really Ruin the US Dream of the Metric System? 36:40

27d ago36:40

36:40

Why is the United States so culturally opposed to the metric system? According to a popular legend, this conundrum dates back to the late 1700s, when a French polymath named Joseph Dombey sailed to Thomas Jefferson with two crucial artifacts: a rod measuring exactly one meter, and a copper cylinder weighing one kilogram, set to bring the new nation…

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Yet More Ridiculous Historical Honorifics: Ethelred Just Ain't Ready 42:10

29d ago42:10

42:10

Have you been blessed -- or, perhaps, cursed -- with a nickname that just won't go away? Some of most terrifying, inspiring and ridiculous figures in human history are in the same boat. Join Ben, Noel and Max as they return to their continuing series on Ridiculous Historical Honorifics, exploring the stories of Charles the Bald, Ethelred the Unread…

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CLASSIC: A Dead Pope Goes To Court 27:26

1M ago27:26

27:26

The Catholic Church is no stranger to scandal and controversy, but in January of 897 the institution was home to a new and unique scandal that put the garden variety tales of adultery and financial corruption to shame. Listen in to learn what drove Pope Stephen VI (also sometimes called Pope Steven VII) to dig up one of his predecessors and put the…

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Mastering IP: Lessons from Awkward Games’ Success 55:27

1M ago55:27

55:27

Brittane Rowe, co-founder of Awkward Games, discusses how mastering intellectual property (#IP) helped her team build a multimillion-dollar business with their hit card games like Hella Awkward and Build A Bae. She talks about the challenges of navigating #patent and trademark processes, the role of feedback in refining ideas, and the journey from …

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How to Conduct Patent Landscape Analysis – Inside IP by IIP Search 6:08

1M ago6:08

6:08

Discover how to conduct a Patent Landscape Analysis to gain strategic insights into technology trends, competitor activity, and innovation opportunities. This episode explores key steps including defining objectives, building search strategies, analyzing patent data, and identifying white space for R&D. Ideal for businesses, startups, and IP profes…

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How to Create Utility Patent Drawings for USPTO | InventionIP Podcast 6:11

1M ago6:11

6:11

Discover how to create utility patent drawings that meet USPTO requirements in this episode of the InventionIP Podcast. Learn the key guidelines, common mistakes to avoid, and why professionally prepared drawings are essential for a successful patent application. Whether you're an inventor or entrepreneur, this episode offers practical insights to …

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History's Most Ridiculous Clothing, with AJ Jacobs: Part Two 36:34

1M ago36:34

36:34

What's the weirdest pair of shoes you've ever seen? If you were King, would you force everyone else to be shorter than you? In the second part of this week's special two-part episode, returning guest AJ "Bahamas" Jacobs, creator of "The Puzzler," regales the gang with a wide-ranging exploration of history's most ridiculous clothing. See omnystudio.…

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History's Most Ridiculous Clothing, with AJ Jacobs: Part One 29:12

1M ago29:12

29:12

It's no secret that history is filled with relatively arbitrary fashion rules, fads and faux pas -- and what may be hot stuff in one era often ends up being seen as cringeworthy in later years. But how ridiculous does clothing of yesteryear get? In part one of this week's special two-part series, Ben, Noel and Max welcome their returning guest, the…

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CLASSIC: War and Candy: The Infamous Tootsie Roll Air Drop 33:28

1M ago33:28

33:28

During the battle of the Chosin Reservoir during the Korean War, the First Marine Division seemed doomed. Surrounded, outnumbered, outgunned and running dangerously low on ammunition, the Marines called for an airdrop of ammo only to receive... pallets of tootsie rolls. Over the next two bloody, violent weeks these tiny candies turned out be much m…

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How a Theme Park Was Built on Perseverance & IP Protection 53:26

1M ago53:26

53:26

Jacob Robinson, co-founder of Dig World, talks about protecting your ideas and shares the journey behind creating a multimillion-dollar construction theme park. Learn how his passion, perseverance, and smart decisions led to Dig World's success, uncover valuable lessons for entrepreneurs. Jacob discusses what it takes to turn ideas into reality, fr…

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How to Conduct a Freedom to Operate Search (FTO) | IIP Search Podcast 6:35

1M ago6:35

6:35

In this episode of the IIP Search podcast, discover how to conduct a Freedom to Operate (FTO) search to avoid patent infringement risks before launching a product. Learn the key steps involved—from defining your product scope and targeting specific jurisdictions to analyzing active patents and mapping claims. Understand the importance of timing, co…

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What Are Design Patents Granted For? | InventionIP Podcast 4:57

1M ago4:57

4:57

Learn what design patents are granted for and how they protect the unique appearance of your product. This episode explores the key differences between design and utility patents, real-world examples, and why securing a design patent can give your brand a competitive edge. Whether you're a startup, inventor, or product designer, understanding how t…

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A Ridiculous History of Tupperware 45:06

1M ago45:06

45:06

Burrrrp! The sound is familiar to any fan of Tupperware -- it's that little whoosh of air when you push down the lid and remove excess air. But what exactly is Tupperware? How did it become such an ubiquitous part of U.S. kitchens? In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max dive deep into the surprisingly dramatic rise of Tupperware... and how the unsun…

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Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - Mausoleum at Halicarnassus 38:32

1M ago38:32

38:32

Like most rulers of old, Mausolus wasn't exactly known for his modesty. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max continue their exploration of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World with the story of a tomb so opulent that humans ended up making a brand-new word to describe it: the Mausolem (at Halicarnassus). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…

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AI + IAM: Why Your IP Strategy Needs an Upgrade—Now 45:35

1M ago45:35

45:35

In this powerful episode of Invent Anything, host John Cronin pulls back the curtain on the transformation happening at the intersection of AI and Intellectual Asset Management (IAM). If you’re a CEO or CTO navigating IP strategy, innovation pipelines, or competitive growth, this is your roadmap to what’s next. AI is no longer just a buzzword—it’s …

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Should We Delete All IP Law? 28:53

1M ago28:53

28:53

What happens when Jack Dorsey tweets “Delete all IP law” — and Elon Musk replies “Agree”? In this thought-provoking panel episode of Invent Anything, IP Capital Group dives deep into one of the most controversial innovation debates of our time. Hosted by CTO Seth Cronin and joined by IP veterans Nancy Cronin, Mike DeAndrea, and Nathan D., this roun…

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CLASSIC: The Man Who Assassinated Abe Lincoln's Assassin 34:56

2M ago34:56

34:56

On April 14th, 1865, John Wilkes Booth assassinated President Abraham Lincoln in Ford's theatre, escaping shortly thereafter and going on the run. The Federal troops in pursuit of the assassin had orders to bring Booth and any of his conspirators back alive. For most of the soldiers, this wasn't a problem. However, Boston Corbett felt he answered t…

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How to Conduct a Design Patentability Search | IIP Search Podcast 5:41

2M ago5:41

5:41

In this episode of the IIP Search podcast, we break down how to conduct an effective design patentability search. Learn the key steps to assess the novelty of a design, understand classification systems, explore essential databases, and avoid common pitfalls. Whether you're an inventor, entrepreneur, or IP professional, this episode offers practica…

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The Untold IP Lessons Behind Dr. B's Elixir 56:41

2M ago56:41

56:41

In this interview, Curtis Breville, creator of Dr. B's Elixir, discusses the untold intellectual property lessons behind his groundbreaking invention. He talks about how his cooling mouth spray eliminates pain from spicy foods, the challenges of securing patents, and the importance of trademarks in protecting his brand. Curtis shares his journey fr…

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Paul Is Dead, Part Two: Welcome to the Walrus 45:09

2M ago45:09

45:09

After a US-based college student pens a satirical article exploring hippy folklore and the Beatles, mainstream media takes off -- "Is Paul McCartney actually dead?" they ask, in a growing fever pitch. In part two of this series, Ben, Noel and Max explore the continuing saga of the greatest conspiracy theory in all of modern music. See omnystudio.co…

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Paul Is Dead, Part One: The Beatles versus MI5 50:46

2M ago50:46

50:46

It's one of the greatest conspiracy theories in all of modern music -- what if, at the height of their success, the world famous Beatles suddenly lost Paul McCartney? As the theory goes, Paul Prime actually died in a car accident in November of 1966. With millions of fans -- and dollars! -- on the line, the remaining Beatles and MI5 conspired to co…

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CLASSIC: The Cock Lane Ghost: Haunting, Hoax, Hysteria… or Hilarious? 39:34

2M ago39:34

39:34

In 1762, crowds from across London gathered in hopes of seeing something the papers called "The Cock Lane Ghost". This alleged spirit was known to communicate in knocks and scratches, reacting to yes or no questions and, according to some observers, seeking justice from beyond the grave. But who was this spirit, exactly? What did this poltergeist h…

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Protecting Your Ideas: Lessons from a Quilt Innovator 1:00:54

2M ago1:00:54

1:00:54

Mike O'Dell, founder of Legit Kits, discusses protecting ideas, entrepreneurship, and the power of innovation in "Protecting Your Ideas: Lessons from a Quilt Innovator." In this interview, Mike talks about his journey creating a multimillion-dollar quilting business, his Shark Tank experience, and how intellectual property like trademarks and copyr…

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CLASSIC: Roland the Farter and the Weird World of Professional Flatulence 34:32

2M ago34:32

34:32

Regardless of what polite societies often want us to believe, everyone farts. And we fart often! And, believe it or not, a few rare individuals have been able to turn this embarrassing bodily function into a full-time job. Join Ben and Noel as they explore the weird, weird world of professional flatulence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…

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The Future of IP Directors - In the Age of Artificial Intelligence -IA #60 51:31

2M ago51:31

51:31

Greetings and welcome back to Invent Anything. Coming out, you'll start to learn why AI is both a lifeline and a landmine for IP directors, especially when the big players move slow and the startups build fast. We'll explore why rolling your own AI strategy as an IP director is smart, and it might be the only way to stay relevant, and it might be t…

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CLASSIC: Gregor MacGregor Invented a Country and Convinced People to Invest in It 57:05

2M ago57:05

57:05

When His Serene Highness Gregor the First, Sovereign Prince of the State of Poyais and its Dependencies, and Cacique of the Poyer nation visited London, he made a huge impression. Hundreds of people jumped at the chance to buy land in his remote, Central American paradise. There was only one problem -- the Cacique, whose real name was Gregor Macgre…

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Prior Art Search vs. Patentability Search: Key Differences Explained | IIP Search 5:58

2M ago5:58

5:58

Discover the key differences between Prior Art Search and Patentability Search in this insightful episode of IP Insights by IIP Search. Learn when and why each search is used, how they differ in scope and strategy, and what their outcomes mean for your innovation and IP strategy. Whether you're filing a patent, assessing risk, or analyzing competit…

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