Host:
Michele Katz
Founding Partner
Advitam IP, LLC – Chicago, USA

Guest:

Dr Shweta Singh

Founder and CEO

Ennoble IP – India

We are excited to continue Season 5 of the Women’s IP World Podcast with Episode 7, featuring an engaging conversation with Dr Shweta Singh, Founder and CEO at Ennoble IP in India. Dr Shweta joins our host, Michele Katz, Founding Partner at Advitam IP based in the USA, as Dr Shweta shares her journey into intellectual property and the strategic thinking that has shaped her career.

In this episode, Dr Shweta provides an overview of her background, reflecting on her academic journey from biotechnology to pursuing a doctorate in law and management, and how her passion for non-monotonous, innovation-driven work led her into intellectual property. She also shares the inspiration behind founding Ennoble IP, her focus on promoting IP awareness among startups, universities, and SMEs, and her perspective on building a firm driven by collective effort and purpose.

A central focus of the discussion is Dr Shweta’s article in the Women’s IP World Annual 2025, Unlocking the Power of IP Analytics for Strategic Decision Making, where she explains how IP analytics transforms patent and IP data into strategic business insights. Drawing from her expertise, she highlights how organisations can use IP analytics to understand technology trends, assess market opportunities, reduce risk, and support decision-making, while also emphasising the role of generative AI alongside human intelligence and the importance of Higher Education Institutions in driving innovation.

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Tune in now to hear Dr Shweta Singh’s perspective on intellectual property analytics, strategic decision-making, and building an impactful IP practice in an evolving global landscape.

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Host:
Michele Katz
Founding Partner
Advitam IP, LLC – Chicago, USA

Guest:

Sarah Norkor Anku

Global Managing Partner

SN Anku IP Firm – Ghana

We are excited to continue Season 5 of the Women’s IP World Podcast with Episode 6, featuring an engaging conversation with Sarah Norkor Anku, Global Managing Partner at SN Anku IP Firm in Ghana. Sarah joins our host, Michele Katz, Founding Partner at Advitam IP based in the USA, to discuss her journey into intellectual property law, the evolving IP landscape in Ghana, and the practical realities of enforcing IP rights in a developing yet rapidly advancing jurisdiction, insights she shares in her featured article in the Women’s IP World Annual 2025.

In this episode, Sarah provides an overview of Ghana, highlighting its stability, growing middle class, and increasing attractiveness for investors. She reflects on how these factors have contributed to a rise in IP awareness and enforcement, while also addressing ongoing challenges such as navigating judicial interpretation, educating stakeholders, and navigating court processes.

A central focus of the discussion is Sarah’s article in the Women’s IP World Annual 2025, Enforcing Unregistered Trademarks and Related Trade Dress in Ghana: The ACHOURA Story, where she shares a compelling case study involving trademark refusal and trade dress infringement. Drawing from this real-world example, Sarah outlines the strategic approach her firm adopted, including the use of copyright and unfair competition laws, to successfully protect her client’s rights and achieve a favourable outcome despite initial setbacks.

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Tune in now to hear Sarah’s perspective on practising intellectual property law in Ghana, overcoming enforcement challenges, and building a resilient and impactful IP practice in an evolving global landscape.

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Host:
Michele Katz
Founding Partner
Advitam IP, LLC – Chicago, USA

Guest:
Vanessa Abdul Razak
Founder & Partner
Abdel-Razak & Associés – Haiti

We are excited to continue Season 5 of the Women’s IP World Podcast with Episode 5, featuring an engaging conversation with Vanessa Abdul Razak, Founder and Partner of Abdel-Razak & Associés in Haiti. Vanessa joins our host, Michele Katz, Founding Partner at Advitam IP, to discuss the realities of practising intellectual property law in Haiti and the resilience required to support clients and maintain legal services in a complex and evolving environment, insights she shares in her featured article in the Women’s IP World Annual 2025.

In this episode, Vanessa reflects on the current political and social challenges in Haiti and how they have shaped the day-to-day work of IP professionals. She shares first-hand insights into navigating disruptions to government services, the relocation of the trademark office, and the practical difficulties surrounding filings and follow-ups, while highlighting the determination of practitioners who continue to ensure clients receive reliable IP protection despite instability.

A central focus of the discussion is Vanessa’s article, Leading with Humanity and Purpose, where she explores the balance between technological advancement, automation, and the human values that remain essential in professional life. Drawing from her experience leading a team through difficult circumstances, Vanessa emphasises the importance of empathy, emotional intelligence, and trust in building resilient teams and meaningful professional relationships.

Click here to read Vanessa’s full article.

Tune in now to hear Vanessa’s perspective on practising intellectual property law in Haiti, navigating uncertainty with resilience, and leading with humanity in an increasingly technology-driven professional world.

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