Patently Absurd, Episode 20: IP, the IPO, and Canada, eh?

The patent landscape is evolving, with entrepreneurs and investors alike seeking new approaches towards protecting IP rights consistently across jurisdictions. In this, organizations like the Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) provide a valuable forum in which to voice concerns, analyze issues, and advance policies aimed at accelerating innovation across borders.  In this podcast, taken from a recent webinar, Nicole Mantini and Andrew Shaughnessy sit down with IPO’s President, John Cheek, and Executive Director, Jessica Landacre, ahead of the IPO’s 2026 Annual Meeting to discuss the growing importance of IP regulation, education, and representation, and share insights into how differing perspectives on IP policy in Canada, the United States, and abroad offer the potential to shape the innovation ecosystem.