In this episode, Christina Wainikka takes us inside the world of IP policy—from how she first discovered her passion for intellectualproperty to what it’s like attending IP5 meetings with the world’s leadingpatent offices.

We explore the common blind spots in IP strategy—why it'smore than a legal matter, and how it can drive business value and attractinvestors. Christina also highlights why both small and large companies need touse patent data and competitive intelligence to avoid costly missteps.

From AI tools that could transform legal workflows to the IPlessons hiding in your favorite Disney films, Christina brings clarity, candor,and a bit of inspiration to the conversation.

Because the hard things about IP? They’re what make thedifference between protecting ideas and losing them.