Olga Berson, partner at Thompson Coburn, shares her journey from a scientist to a top patent attorney, tackling AI’s impact on patentability and the evolving biosimilar litigation. Her unique insights and balance between law and ballroom dancing make it an inspiring episode!
Highlights
- Path from science to patent law.
- Patent lawyers as the geeks of the law field.
- Collaborating across legal disciplines.
- Day-to-day life of a patent partner.
- Unique career spanning patent prosecution, litigation, and more.
- Key issues: Patent eligibility and AI.
- Patent law and its challenges with biotech and AI.
- Balancing AI’s role in innovation and patentability.
- AI hallucinations and legal implications.
- Lateral move to Thompson Coburn and its appeal.
- Combining a demanding career with ballroom dancing.
- Advice for aspiring patent lawyers: Build client trust.
The Jabot podcast is an offshoot of the Above the Law brand focused on the challenges women, people of color, LGBTQIA, and other diverse populations face in the legal industry. Our name comes from none other than the Notorious Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the jabot (decorative collar) she wore when delivering dissents from the bench. It’s a reminder that even when we aren’t winning, we’re still a powerful force to be reckoned with.
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