Why Creativity Needs Ownership: James Edwards on the Biblical Roots of IP & the Future of Patents

On this episode of Clause 8, we discuss the biblical foundations of creativity, the historical debates that shaped U.S. patent law, and the policy…

Sep 9

57:14

August 2025

USPTO Changes, Patent Trends, and Judge Newman Through the Lens of Top IP Journalists

Clause 8’s new season opens with Eileen McDermott (IPWatchdog), Dani Kass (Law360), and Michael Shapiro (Bloomberg) on how — and why they love …

Aug 26

1:02:10

6 Months In: USPTO’s Shift, IP Policy Crosscurrents, and What Comes Next

Clause 8 returns Tuesday with a new season from our brand-new studio. Before then, here’s what we’ve heard on the “patent tax,” Section 101, and the…

Aug 22

1:25

April 2025

Coke Morgan Stewart Ushers in New Era at USPTO

Listen now | PTO 'whistleblower' Julie Burke and patent prosecution guru Clint Mehall join Eli on the season finale of Clause 8 to break down what’s…

Apr 8

1:05:28

March 2025

Finding the Truth in Patent Valuations—Top 3 Experts Weigh In

Eli Mazour is joined by Mike Pellegrino, Michal Malkiewicz, and Alejandra Loaiza Delgado to discuss how the value of a patent is quantified.

Mar 25

1:11:33

How the World's Largest Patent Pool Connects Innovators and Implementers

Host Eli Mazour talks with Heath Hoglund, President of Via LA, to discuss the role of patent pools in today’s innovation landscape.

Mar 11

46:28

February 2025

USPTO Contender John Squires Backed 'Patent Reform' Before Recently Publicly Embracing Howard Lutnick's Vision

A look at how Squires championed efforts that led to the creation of the PTAB—and his public embrace of Howard Lutnick's vision for patents in recent…

Feb 28

Exclusive: USPTO Union Head Hopeful & Working Well with Leadership

POPA President Kathy Duda shares with Clause 8 how she's staying hopeful amidst the uncertainty surrounding recent return-to-office policies.

Feb 26

38:15

The Remaining Power of the US Patent System

Host Eli Mazour explores the vital role of the U.S. patent system in fostering innovation with Radium Payments' founder Patrick Murray and host of AUTM…

Feb 11

56:28

January 2025

Right Choice for USPTO: Coke Morgan Stewart

Host Eli Mazour talks about why he believes CMS is the perfect choice to lead the USPTO, and shares some of his post-recording thoughts below.

Jan 28

28:21

Programming Note for Clause 8

Also: preview of future episodes and flashback to some of our recent favorites from this season of Clause 8.

Jan 14

December 2024

Choice of Next USPTO Director in the Shadow of Patents Saving Cantor Fitzgerald After 9/11

David Boundy joins Eli Mazour to discuss Howard Lutnick's love for patents, goals for the next USPTO Director, and why he continues to work to improve…

Dec 31, 2024

47:43