Best Virtual General Counsel Podcasts (2025)

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Interview with Lucy Wojcik, Chief Intellectual Property Counsel at OCADO GROUP – Cross-Border Patent Litigation – In-House Organization of IP Teams – Agile IP – IP Fridays Podcast – Episode 163 46:19

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My Co-Host Ken Suzan and I are welcoming you to episode 163 of our podcast IP Fridays! Today’s interview guest is Lucy Wojcik, who is Chief Intellectual Property Counsel at OCADO GROUP PLC, and we talk about cross-border patent litigation, in-house organization of IP teams, agile IP and much more! Lucy has just been inducted into the IP hall of fam…

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Bequeathing Bitcoin – What Happens to Bitcoin After Death – Interview With Debbie Hoffman and Anna Mouland – UPC Decisions About Anti-Anti-Suit Injunctions – Podcast IP Fridays – Episode 162 32:19

1M ago32:19

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My co-host Ken Suzan and I are welcoming you to episode 162 of our podcast IP Fridays! Today’s interview guests are Debbie Hoffman and Anna Mouland and my co-host Ken Suzan talks with them about bequeathing bitcoin, so what happens to cryptocurrency after death? “Bequeathing Bitcoin, Storing and Transferring Cryptocurrency Upon Death” published in …

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Interview With António Campinos, President of the European Patent Office – Draghi Report – Unified Patent Court – Patent Quality – Challenges – IP Fridays Podcast – Episode 161 39:18

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I am Rolf Claessen and my co-host Ken Suzan and I are welcoming you to episode 161 of our podcast IP Fridays! Today’s guest is António Campinos, who is the president of the European Patent Office. We talk about the Draghi report, patent quality, the Unified Patent Court, AI, validation in non-European countries and many other topics! But before we …

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Interview with James E. Malackowski, the Founder of Ocean Tomo – Patent Auctions, Managing Patent Portfolios, Blockchain in the Field of IP, the Market For Data Rights – IP Fridays – Episode 160 36:05

4M ago36:05

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My co-host Ken Suzan and I are welcoming you to episode 160 of the IP Fridays podcast! Today`s interview guest is James E. Malackowski, the founder of Ocean Tomo, in my view the first successful patent auction venue. We talk about monetization and auctioning patents, use of blockchain technology for IP and especially for licensing, the economics of…

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Update on IP Laws in Argentina – Interview With Ricardo E. Amigo – the Patagonia Issue – Changes in the Opposition Procedure – Publication of the Book “Marken. Recht. Einfach.” – Happy Holidays! – Episode ... 30:52

5M ago30:52

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My co-host Ken Suzan and I are welcoming you to the last edition #159 of IP Fridays in the year 2024 before the holiday season. We wish you all happy holidays and a successful year 2025! Our interview guest Ricardo Amigo is an IP lawyer in Argentina and will give us an update of the recent changes of the trademark law including the new Patagonia is…

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Key Insights on IP Management – Interview with Prof. Dr. Martin Bader – Black Friday Trademarks – Trump Guitars vs. Gibson Les Paul – IP Fridays – Episode 158 44:03

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You can find the profile of Prof. Martin Bader here: https://www.thi.de/en/persons/prof-dr-oec-hsg-martin-bader My co-host Ken Suzan and I are welcoming you to episode 158 of IP Fridays. Today’s interview guest is Prof. Martin Bader. In my view, he is THE expert when it comes to IP management and in particular patent management. He is consulting so…

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Interview With Joan Kowalski, President of Bob Ross, Inc. – Protection and Enforcement of the Rights of the Famous Painter Bob Ross . Podcast Episode 157 – IP Fridays 32:29

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https://www.bobross.com The iconic artist Bob Ross, known for his gentle demeanor and captivating landscapes, continues to inspire millions around the world. Behind the scenes, a dedicated team works tirelessly to protect his legacy and intellectual property (IP). In a recent interview on the IP Friday’s podcast, Joan Kowalski, President of Bob Ros…

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Interview With Myrtha Hurtado Rivas – General Counsel Brands and Marketing Properties, Anti-Counterfeiting & Licensing at Nestlé – Brand Restrictions, AI Tools Like NES GPT, Fight Against Counterfeit Goods ... 37:34

8M ago37:34

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Navigating Brand Restrictions, Sustainability, AI, and Anti-Counterfeiting with Myrtha Hurtado Rivas of Nestlé On this episode of IP Fridays, I had the pleasure of interviewing Myrtha Hurtado Rivas, the General Counsel for Brands, Marketing Properties, Licensing, and Anti-Counterfeiting at Nestlé. Our conversation delved into several pressing issue…

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Virtual Patent Marking – Patent Damages – Interview with Tina Dorr and Loretta Freeman – Amazon Patent Evaluation Express (APEX) Program – IP Fridays – Episode 155 33:23

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Bio of Tina Dorr Bio of Loretta Freeman In the latest episode of the IP Friday’s podcast, hosts Kenneth Suzan spoke with two distinguished intellectual property (IP) attorneys, Tina Dorr and Loretta Freeman, from Barnes and Thornburg LLP. The discussion provided valuable insights into patent law, focusing on the career paths of the guests, patent m…

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The STOPfakes Program of the International Trade Administration (ITA) – Interview With Michelle Sara King – Helping Businesses and Consumers to Deal With Fakes – Episode 154 – IP Fridays 20:11

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STOPfakes.gov Information pages of the German Patent and Trademark Office for SMEs Summary and Main Takeaways Episode Overview: This episode features an interview with Michelle Sara King, the intellectual property team lead and senior international trade specialist at the International Trade Administration in the U.S. Department of Commerce. The di…

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Experience With US Customs (CBP) – E-Commerce and the De Minimis Rule For Counterfeit Goods – MOU With US Chamber – Interview With Angelo Mazza – IP Fridays – Episode 153 30:13

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Profile of Angelo Mazza Summary of the Most Important Points Full Transcript Introduction: Our guest today on the IP Friday’s podcast is Angelo Mazza. Angelo is a partner with the law firm, Gibney Anthony and Flaherty, LLP, located in New York City. Angelo counsels clients in developing brand protection and enforcement strategies and works extensiv…

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Interview With João Negrão – Executive Director of the EUIPO – New Patent Activities at the EUIPO – DesignEuropa Award – EUIPO Strategic Plan – Mediation Center – Short Report From the INTA Annual Meeting ... 45:13

12M ago45:13

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In this interview with Rolf Claessen on the IP Fridays podcast, João Negrão, the executive director of the EUIPO, discussed the office’s recent developments and future plans. Negrão highlighted the conclusion of the consultation phase for the EUIPO’s 2030 Strategic Plan, emphasizing key areas such as financial sustainability, efficiency, effectiven…

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Register For the 10th Anniversary Celebration of IP Fridays! 0:49

1y ago0:49

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Meet us for the 10th Anniversary in Atlanta in the 20th May 2024 at 6 pm! We only give away 20 tickets so it will be a very exclusive event! Reserve your ticket here! https://ipfridays.com/meetupBy Rolf Claessen and Ken Suzan

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Changes for Patents and Trademarks in Taiwan – Interview With George J.H. Huang, Sandy Huang and Zoe Kwong – 10th Anniversary of IP Fridays – Meet Us in Atlanta – Episode 151 – IP Fridays 21:58

1y ago21:58

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We are celebrating the 10th birthday of our podcast IP Fridays! Join us in Atlanta on Monday evening, the 20th May 2024 and meet us in person! Details will be posted on our website ipfridays.com and on social media! We had started the podcast at the 2014 INTA Annual Meeting in Hongkong so we thought […]…

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Interview with Vice President and Head of Global Litigation and Disputes at Nokia Clemens Heusch – Patent Battle Nokia vs. Oppo – Unified Patent Court – Standard Essential Patents at the EUIPO – Episode ... 25:25

1y ago25:25

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Interview with Vice President and Head of Global Litigation and Disputes at Nokia Clemens Heusch – Patent Battle Nokia vs. Oppo – Unified Patent Court – Standard Essential Patents at the EUIPO – Episode 150 – IP FridaysBy Rolf Claessen and Ken Suzan

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Challenges Enforcing Trademarks Online and Cybersquatting – Interview with Celeste Butera – UPC Caseload – USPTO AI Guidance – IP Fridays – Episode 149 24:44

1+ y ago24:44

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Challenges Enforcing Trademarks Online and Cybersquatting – Interview with Celeste Butera – UPC Caseload – USPTO AI Guidance – IP Fridays – Episode 149 Celeste Butera ProfileBy Rolf Claessen and Ken Suzan

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Interview With the Very Busy UPC Judge András Kupecz – Get the Perspective of a Judge at the Unified Patent Court – EU Lawmakers Vote for Rules Setting Up a Body at the EUIPO To Set SEP Royalty Rates ... 29:14

1+ y ago29:14

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Interview with a Very Busy UPC Judge - Get the Perspective of a Judge at the Unified Patent CourtBy Rolf Claessen and Ken Suzan

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Interview With Steven Adkins – Using the ITC to Your Advantage – Section 337 Investigations – UPC Statistics – Episode 147 – IP Fridays 33:14

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Interview With Steven Adkins - Using the ITC to Your Advantage - Section 337 Investigations - UPC Statistics - Episode 147 - IP FridaysBy Rolf Claessen and Ken Suzan

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Interview With Mark Vallone – Chief Patent Counsel Americas of IBM – Patent Strategy – UPC – AI as an Inventor – Lessons Learned – Challenges – IP Fridays Podcast – Episode 146 31:25

1+ y ago31:25

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Interview With Mark Vallone – Chief Patent Counsel of IBM Americas – Patent Strategy – UPC – AI as an Inventor – Lessons Learned – Challenges – IP Fridays Podcast – Episode 146By Rolf Claessen and Ken Suzan

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Interview With Jeff Kichaven About Mediation in Intellectual Property – Trademarks YEWS of Kanye West – Decisions G1/22 and G2/22 of the EBA of the EPO – Trademarks for Virtual Goods Shot Down by the EUIPO ... 30:26

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Interview With Jeff Kichaven About Mediation in Intellectual Property – Trademarks YEWS of Kanye West – Decisions G1/22 and G2/22 of the EBA of the EPO – Trademarks for Virtual Goods Shot Down by the EUIPO – IP Fridays – Episode 145 You can find out more about Jeff Kichaven of Jeff Kichaven Commercial Mediation […]…

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Interview With Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office Kathi Vidal – Challenges in the IP World – IP Fridays – Episode 144 24:46

1+ y ago24:46

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Interview With Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office Kathi Vidal – IP Fridays – Episode 144By Rolf Claessen and Ken Suzan

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Interview with Former USPTO Director David Kappos – Patent Eligibility – Addressing Arguments of Patent Critics – The EUIPO Moving Into Patents – Episode 143 – IP Fridays 52:01

2y ago52:01

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Interview with Former USPTO Director David Kappos – Patent Eligibility – Addressing Arguments of Patent Critics – The EUIPO Moving Into Patents – Episode 143 – IP FridaysBy Rolf Claessen and Ken Suzan

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Interview with Michael Atleson of the FTC About Potential Online Harms Using AI and by Misleading Online Activities – Patent Quality at the EPO – Statistics of the UPC – Episode 142 – Podcast IP Fridays ... 28:06

2y ago28:06

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Interview with Michael Atleson of the FTC About Potential Online Harms Using AI and by Misleading Online Activities – Patent Quality at the EPO – Statistics of the UPC – Episode 142 – Podcast IP Fridays Article by Martin Wilming Productivity vs Quality at the EPO: A rare glimpse behind the curtain that’s worrying | […]…

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Interview with Klaus Grabinski – President of the Court of Appeal of the Unified Patent Court System – Episode 141 – Podcast IP Fridays 28:09

2y ago28:09

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Interview with Klaus Grabinski – President of the Court of Appeal of the Unified Patent Court System – Episode 141 – Podcast IP Fridays Recommended article: Patent Infringement in Germany and Europe – a Detailed Guide (2023)By Rolf Claessen and Ken Suzan

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NFT Trademarks – AI Logo Search – Interview with Matthew Rubin – IP Fridays – Episode 140 25:10

2y ago25:10

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NFT Trademarks – AI Logo Search – Interview with Matthew Rubin – IP Fridays – Episode 140By Rolf Claessen and Ken Suzan

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Virtual General Counsel Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Virtual General Counsel

Virtual General Counsel

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IP Fridays - your intellectual property podcast about trademarks, patents, designs and much more

Rolf Claessen and Ken Suzan

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Interview with Lucy Wojcik, Chief Intellectual Property Counsel at OCADO GROUP – Cross-Border Patent Litigation – In-House Organization of IP Teams – Agile IP – IP Fridays Podcast – Episode 163 46:19

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Bequeathing Bitcoin – What Happens to Bitcoin After Death – Interview With Debbie Hoffman and Anna Mouland – UPC Decisions About Anti-Anti-Suit Injunctions – Podcast IP Fridays – Episode 162 32:19

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Interview With António Campinos, President of the European Patent Office – Draghi Report – Unified Patent Court – Patent Quality – Challenges – IP Fridays Podcast – Episode 161 39:18

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Interview with James E. Malackowski, the Founder of Ocean Tomo – Patent Auctions, Managing Patent Portfolios, Blockchain in the Field of IP, the Market For Data Rights – IP Fridays – Episode 160 36:05

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Update on IP Laws in Argentina – Interview With Ricardo E. Amigo – the Patagonia Issue – Changes in the Opposition Procedure – Publication of the Book “Marken. Recht. Einfach.” – Happy Holidays! – Episode ... 30:52

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Key Insights on IP Management – Interview with Prof. Dr. Martin Bader – Black Friday Trademarks – Trump Guitars vs. Gibson Les Paul – IP Fridays – Episode 158 44:03

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Interview With Joan Kowalski, President of Bob Ross, Inc. – Protection and Enforcement of the Rights of the Famous Painter Bob Ross . Podcast Episode 157 – IP Fridays 32:29

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Interview With Myrtha Hurtado Rivas – General Counsel Brands and Marketing Properties, Anti-Counterfeiting & Licensing at Nestlé – Brand Restrictions, AI Tools Like NES GPT, Fight Against Counterfeit Goods ... 37:34

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Virtual Patent Marking – Patent Damages – Interview with Tina Dorr and Loretta Freeman – Amazon Patent Evaluation Express (APEX) Program – IP Fridays – Episode 155 33:23

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The STOPfakes Program of the International Trade Administration (ITA) – Interview With Michelle Sara King – Helping Businesses and Consumers to Deal With Fakes – Episode 154 – IP Fridays 20:11

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Experience With US Customs (CBP) – E-Commerce and the De Minimis Rule For Counterfeit Goods – MOU With US Chamber – Interview With Angelo Mazza – IP Fridays – Episode 153 30:13

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Interview With João Negrão – Executive Director of the EUIPO – New Patent Activities at the EUIPO – DesignEuropa Award – EUIPO Strategic Plan – Mediation Center – Short Report From the INTA Annual Meeting ... 45:13

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Register For the 10th Anniversary Celebration of IP Fridays! 0:49

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Changes for Patents and Trademarks in Taiwan – Interview With George J.H. Huang, Sandy Huang and Zoe Kwong – 10th Anniversary of IP Fridays – Meet Us in Atlanta – Episode 151 – IP Fridays 21:58

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Interview with Vice President and Head of Global Litigation and Disputes at Nokia Clemens Heusch – Patent Battle Nokia vs. Oppo – Unified Patent Court – Standard Essential Patents at the EUIPO – Episode ... 25:25

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Challenges Enforcing Trademarks Online and Cybersquatting – Interview with Celeste Butera – UPC Caseload – USPTO AI Guidance – IP Fridays – Episode 149 24:44

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Interview With the Very Busy UPC Judge András Kupecz – Get the Perspective of a Judge at the Unified Patent Court – EU Lawmakers Vote for Rules Setting Up a Body at the EUIPO To Set SEP Royalty Rates ... 29:14

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Interview With Steven Adkins – Using the ITC to Your Advantage – Section 337 Investigations – UPC Statistics – Episode 147 – IP Fridays 33:14

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Interview With Mark Vallone – Chief Patent Counsel Americas of IBM – Patent Strategy – UPC – AI as an Inventor – Lessons Learned – Challenges – IP Fridays Podcast – Episode 146 31:25

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Interview With Jeff Kichaven About Mediation in Intellectual Property – Trademarks YEWS of Kanye West – Decisions G1/22 and G2/22 of the EBA of the EPO – Trademarks for Virtual Goods Shot Down by the EUIPO ... 30:26

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Interview With Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office Kathi Vidal – Challenges in the IP World – IP Fridays – Episode 144 24:46

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Interview with Former USPTO Director David Kappos – Patent Eligibility – Addressing Arguments of Patent Critics – The EUIPO Moving Into Patents – Episode 143 – IP Fridays 52:01

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Interview with Michael Atleson of the FTC About Potential Online Harms Using AI and by Misleading Online Activities – Patent Quality at the EPO – Statistics of the UPC – Episode 142 – Podcast IP Fridays ... 28:06

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Interview with Klaus Grabinski – President of the Court of Appeal of the Unified Patent Court System – Episode 141 – Podcast IP Fridays 28:09

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NFT Trademarks – AI Logo Search – Interview with Matthew Rubin – IP Fridays – Episode 140 25:10

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