AI, IP & the Dark Secret Nobody Talks About

Patent attorney with 30 years in IP law across Asia. Born and raised in the US, spent 10 years in Japan, 4 years in Beijing, and 15+ years in Hong Kong. Experience both in-house and at IP firms, covering patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Works with IIPCC (iipcc.org) on intellectual property strategy and compliance.

About This Episode

AI and intellectual property — it's the question everyone runs into eventually. We dig into copyright vs. training data, trade secrets as a practical alternative to patents, music IP disputes, and what Hong Kong's regulatory landscape means for AI builders.