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From Paper Trails to Patent AI: Paul Hunter on 27 Years of Evolutions in IP Practice
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In this first episode of IP Innovators, veteran patent attorney Paul Hunter, Partner and Electronics Practice Co-Chair at Foley & Lardner, shares his journey from filing patents using fax machines to leading an AI-accelerated practice. A candid look at how real careers adapt—and thrive—as technology transforms the future of IP law.
👨💼 About the Guest:
Paul Hunter is a leading IP attorney with deep expertise in electronics, software, AI/ML, semiconductors, and more. As chair of Foley’s Electronics Practice and managing partner of the San Diego office, he helps companies protect cutting-edge tech through patents and trade secrets.
This podcast is sponsored by DeepIP – your trusted AI patent assistant. For more information, visit: deepip.ai
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Chapters
1. Introduction to Paul Hunter (00:00:00)
2. Patent Practice in the 1990s (00:01:40)
3. Career Evolution & Dot-Com Era (00:04:15)
4. Investment Banking Patents (00:08:40)
5. Section 101 Patent Challenges (00:12:30)
6. AI Impact on Patent Practice (00:15:10)
7. AI Limitations and Future Outlook (00:19:00)
8. Efficiency and Final Advice (00:22:00)
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