IP Talk with Wolf Greenfield

Wolf Greenfield

Conversations about IP-related legal issues, developments and cases of interest.

  1. MAY 20

    Unexpected Paths to IP Law with Kevin MacDonald

    In some of our previous episodes, we’ve explored the interesting paths that  Wolf Greenfield attorneys have taken as they eventually made their way to IP law. One thing that separates Wolf Greenfield from other firms is the depth of real-world experience many of its attorneys possess. In fact, over half of the professionals at Wolf Greenfield worked in science and technology industries prior to entering law. Kevin MacDonald, a Shareholder in Wolf Greenfield’s Biotechnology practice, is an ideal example. After earning a degree in biology at Boston College, Kevin went to England to get his Master’s in Molecular Biology and then back to North America for his PhD at McGill University’s Institute of Parasitology in Montreal. Before his graduate studies and eventually going to law school, Kevin worked as a Life Science and Healthcare Industry Analyst at the British Consulate-General in Boston. In this episode of IP Talk with Wolf Greenfield,  Kevin discusses his path from the world of science to IP law and his current work assisting clients with IP strategy, portfolio management, and patent prosecution and counseling. Here are a few highlights from the conversation: 01:18 - Kevin’s background in biology 02:33 - How Kevin became interested in parasitology 03:10 - Serving as an analyst at the British Consulate-General 04:21 - Making the switch to law 05:38 - The challenges of transitioning from science to a legal career 06:21 - Kevin’s current practice at Wolf Greenfield 07:20 - Some of the most exciting things happening in biopharma today 08:18 - Kevin’s efforts as a board member of the British American Business Council of New England ###

    10 min

  2. APR 23

    At the Intersection of Biotech and AI with Janice Vatland

    Artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting nearly everything in society these days, including the world of biotechnology and life sciences.  In this episode of IP Talk with Wolf Greenfield, Janice Vatland, a Shareholder in Wolf Greenfield's Biotechnology practice, explains important IP considerations for turning groundbreaking discoveries that utilize AI into lasting business value. With nearly 25 years of experience, Janice works with clients of all sizes, including universities, start-ups, and small to mid-sized companies. She also serves as Chair of Wolf Greenfield’s PTO Practice Committee. Here are a few highlights from the conversation: 00:58 - Janice describes her practice at Wolf Greenfield01:57 - The factors that led Janice from her work in science to IP law05:25 - Janice explains how AI is being used in biotech today06:51 - AI systems cannot be listed as inventors, and that creates challenges for companies using AI08:05 - Additional issues with AI that companies need to be mindful of10:54 - Companies are eager to use AI to gain a competitive advantage11:53 - Key IP protection considerations for companies using AI 13:16 - As patents on AI-derived drugs become more common, new legal challenges may arise as companies seek to defend their portfolios16:49 - With science, technology, and AI all moving and changing so quickly, it’s critical for companies to constantly be monitoring and updating their IP strategies

    18 min

  3. FEB 4

    Michele Moresco on the Transformational Potential of Photonics

    Photonics is rapidly transforming from a primarily academic discipline into a driving force of industrial innovation. As part of this transformation, photonics companies need to treat their intellectual property as a forward-looking business asset.  In this episode of IP Talk with Wolf Greenfield, Michele Moresco, a shareholder in the Electrical & Computer Technologies practice, explains how a  combination of thoughtful patenting, robust trade secret protection, early coordination, and litigation readiness can help companies thrive in this competitive and fast-evolving field.  Prior to joining Wolf Greenfield, Michele worked as a research scientist at Photonic Corporation and was also a postdoctoral associate at MIT, where—among other things—he led the operations of a DARPA-funded project to develop a silicon photonics fabrication platform for high volume manufacturing. Here are a few highlights from the conversation: 01:15 - Michele describes his work at Wolf Greenfield. 02:23 - An overview of photonics—what it is and where we will see its impact. 04:22 - A comprehensive photonics IP strategy goes far beyond simple patent filings and procurement. 06:31 - The intellectual property strategy should be developed early as a company transitions from being an academic initiative to commercialization.   07:55 - Thoughts on the importance of protecting trade secrets. 09:33 - Multiple levels of the supply chain should be covered by a company’s IP strategy.  11:12 - Michele offers an explanation of omnibus applications. 12:58 - Adopting comprehensive defensive strategies early may help deal with competitor disputes in the future.  14:47 - It’s critical for the legal and technical teams to stay properly aligned as the organization grows.  ###

    15 min

  4. JAN 7

    Wolf Greenfield Attorneys Review 2025 and Look Ahead to 2026

    Happy New Year from all of us at Wolf Greenfield. In this episode of IP Talk with Wolf Greenfield, we take our annual look back at the year just concluded and ahead to the new year, 2026, just begun.   From anticipated activity, such as the forward march of artificial intelligence (AI) to unexpected developments, most prominently the new procedures at the PTAB, it was an eventful year.   Here are a few highlights from the conversation: 00:53 - Scott McKeown discusses the new administration’s impact on the PTAB 02:55 - Ed Russavage offers suggestions for dealing with the backlog of patent applications waiting for examination at the USPTO 03:58 - Christina Licursi on the growth of artificial intelligence04:54 - Dan Young believes strong, creative claiming strategies are critically important in today’s environment06:39 - In the Pharmaceutical industry, Jonathan B. Roses sees the potential for easier treatment of diagnostic method claims in 2026 08:27 - Zach Piccolomini on the evolving landscape for standard essential patents 09:52 - Greg Corbett provides a summary of the factors that may result in an increase in litigation in 202610:39 - Christina Licursi sees AI’s impact on law firms and clients growing throughout 2026 and in the years beyond

    12 min

  5. 12/11/2025

    Alumni Spotlight: Steve Brown

    We’re pleased to feature Steve Brown in this episode of Wolf Greenfield’s Alumni Spotlight series. He was previously a technology specialist in Wolf Greenfield’s Biotechnology Practice.   Today, Steve serves as Associate General Counsel at Orna Therapeutics. Orna is reshaping RNA therapeutics to open an entirely new world of possibilities in the treatment of disease. Here are some highlights from Steve’s turn in the Alumni Spotlight on IP Talk with Wolf Greenfield. 00:47 - Steve’s current responsibilities at Orna 02:19 - Making the transition from a law firm into corporate roles 03:26 - An overview of Orna Therapeutics 05:18 - Steve’s favorite memory of Wolf Greenfield 07:25 - When Steve thinks of his time at Wolf Greenfield, what comes to mind? 09:10 - Steve’s dream travel destination 10:09 - His favorite movie ###

    12 min

  6. 10/23/2025

    Unexpected Paths to IP Law with Jerry Hrycyszyn and Suresh Rav

    In this episode of IP Talk with Wolf Greenfield, we continue our series of conversations with Wolf Greenfield attorneys about the unexpected paths that led them to IP law.  Jerry Hrycyszyn is a litigation shareholder at Wolf Greenfield. He’s an experienced trial lawyer focusing on patent litigation and post-grant proceedings. Suresh Rav is a litigation associate, representing clients in federal district courts and before the International Trade Commission (ITC). Prior to entering law, both gentlemen were professionals outside the legal industry. Jerry served as an officer in the US Navy and Suresh worked as a Quality Control Scientist. Here are a few highlights from their conversation: 01:00 - Jerry describes his service with the US Navy and subsequent work as an environmental engineer. 04:04 - Suresh’s work as a quality control scientist and the pivot to IP law. 06:55 - Jerry and Suresh explain the skills and perspectives from their previous careers that have given them an unexpected advantage in IP law. 09:38 - The aspects of IP law that were challenging to learn coming from a different professional background. 11:15 - Suresh and Jerry offer advice for those looking to transition from another field into IP law.

    14 min

  7. 09/18/2025

    Unexpected Paths to IP Law with Christina Licursi

    Getting from point A to point B in IP law is rarely a straight line. In fact, many attorneys have successful careers in other fields before entering the legal world. That was the case for Wolf Greenfield Shareholder Christina Licursi, who was initially working in business management. Today, Christina focuses her legal practice on global portfolio management, counseling, and advising clients on a wide range of intellectual property matters. In this episode of IP Talk with Wolf Greenfield, Christina offers insight into her journey, what led to an interest in IP and how she has applied non-legal skills to her practice. Here are a few highlights from the conversation: 01:04 - Christina's path to IP law04:51 - Getting a dual degree helped open the door to Wolf Greenfield  07:49 - How "jumping into the deep end" in her first business management position helped years later in IP law09:44 - Dealing with "imposter syndrome" and other challenges at the beginning of a legal career11:14 - Advice for those transitioning into IP law

    13 min

  8. 08/21/2025

    Wolf Greenfield’s 2025 Summer Program

    The Wolf Greenfield Summer Program gives aspiring attorneys a firsthand look at life inside of a thriving law firm. Participants are assigned to a specific Wolf Greenfield practice group, but they are also exposed to multiple practices to offer a 360-degree view of the firm’s diverse services.  This year’s program featured ten members. Seven of them joined us on this edition of IP Talk with Wolf Greenfield:  ●      Christina Gray: attends University of New Hampshire, Franklin Pierce School of Law ●      Kaylah Birmingham: a PhD candidate at Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences ●      Leannah Schmitt: a PhD candidate at Harvard University  ●      Fayth Wisehart: attends University of Virginia School of Law ●      Kyle Evans: a PhD candidate at Harvard University ●      Leah Cravitz: attends Boston College Law School ●      Neha Krishna: a rising senior at the University of Pennsylvania Here are a few highlights of their conversation:  01:54 - How the associates heard about Wolf Greenfield’s Summer Program and what led each to apply04:08 - Technology specialist interns share surprising aspects of the experience 05:50 - Favorite projects and experiences 07:45 - How the program prepares participants for their legal careers 11:25 - Returning for a second year to the program, Neha shares how this year’s experience differs from the previous year12:10 - Advice for future participants

    15 min
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Conversations about IP-related legal issues, developments and cases of interest.

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  • Creator
    Wolf Greenfield
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 IP Talk with Wolf Greenfield
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