FWD Thinking

Fox Williams

Welcome to our brand new podcast Forward Thinking. Our first series 'Founder Stories' shines a light on the remarkable journeys of underrepresented founders. As part of our ongoing efforts to support diverse entrepreneurial talent, we've created a platform where these inspiring people share their stories, lessons learned, and the unique challenges they've overcome. Throughout this series, we'll delve into the personal business journeys of our guests, explore pivotal moments that shaped their success, and uncover invaluable insights for other aspiring entrepreneurs. At Fox Williams, we're committed to creating opportunities for underrepresented founders by connecting them with investors and legal teams, helping them access the guidance and support that can be crucial to a business's growth and success.

  1. Forward Thinking: World IP Day: Women in Sport with Rachel Williams

    4월 24일

    Forward Thinking: World IP Day: Women in Sport with Rachel Williams

    To celebrate World IP Day 2026 on 26 April, the Fox Williams IP team have launched a special series of episodes on our Forward Thinking podcast, exploring a range of topics. In our final episode, Lucy Marlow is joined by Rachel Williams from Women in Sport to discuss the evolving landscape of women's sport, highlighting both the progress being made and the challenges that remain. They cover topics including: Emerging innovation in sports products, health tech, and growing trends in sponsorship and visibility.  The role of Women in Sport and the key barriers still facing women and girls.  The impact of research gaps on participation, performance and product development.  The importance of male allyship and what the future of women's sport could look like. Thank you for following our World IP Day series this week, we hope the episodes have provided valuable insights.

    27분
  2. Forward Thinking: World IP Day: quick-fire IP questions and misconceptions

    4월 20일

    Forward Thinking: World IP Day: quick-fire IP questions and misconceptions

    As part of our World IP Day series,  we share some the most asked questions and misconceptions. This short episode covers commonly misunderstood points around IP terminology and everyday brand use, including the difference between TM and ®, what copyright notices do (and do not do), and how these concepts are often applied in real business scenarios. While these issues may seem straightforward, they can create uncertainty in how brands are presented and managed, particularly in fast-moving businesses where decisions are made quickly across teams. This episode is designed as a practical reset on the basics that underpin day-to-day IP use. This podcast is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice.

    2분
  3. Forward Thinking: World IP Day: the IP mistakes that can slow your growth

    4월 20일

    Forward Thinking: World IP Day: the IP mistakes that can slow your growth

    In this episode, we discuss some of the more substantive misconceptions that can affect how intellectual property is protected, owned and enforced in practice. The discussion covers a range of issues that frequently arise for growing and established businesses, including: Whether registering a company name or domain name provides brand protection How trademark rights operate across different jurisdictions What can and cannot be protected, including the limits of protecting ideas Ownership of IP created by employees, consultants and collaborators The importance of confidentiality and managing disclosure Risks associated with using third-party content How copyright infringement is assessed in practice What "patent pending" and registered design rights actually mean The episode highlights how these misconceptions can lead to gaps in protection, challenges with enforcement, or disputes over ownership if not addressed early. This is a more detailed look at the legal and commercial realities behind IP, and how to avoid common pitfalls as your business evolves. This podcast is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice.

    7분
  4. Forward Thinking: World IP Day: 15 practical tips for managing and protecting your IP

    4월 20일

    Forward Thinking: World IP Day: 15 practical tips for managing and protecting your IP

    To mark World IP Day, we share the 15 practical tips to help businesses manage, protect and extract value from their intellectual property.  The episode covers the full lifecycle of IP, from initial audit through to enforcement and commercialisation. It looks at how businesses can identify gaps in their existing rights, protect brands early, and ensure their IP strategy keeps pace with commercial growth.  Key topics include: Conducting an effective IP audit and identifying gaps in protection Protecting trademarks early and planning for international expansion Securing domain names and social media handles as part of brand strategy Maintaining consistent use of brand assets to support enforcement Avoiding common pitfalls around ownership, disclosure and third-party content Monitoring and enforcing rights, and responding to infringement Commercialising IP through licensing, assignment and wider business strategy The discussion also highlights practical risks that arise in real business scenarios, including diluted brand protection, challenges with enforcing rights, and the impact of inconsistent IP strategies over time.  This episode is intended for in-house counsel, brand teams and business leaders in a commercial context.  This content is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice.

    13분
  5. Forward Thinking: Founder stories - (Chantal Epp | ClicknClear)

    2025. 06. 18.

    Forward Thinking: Founder stories - (Chantal Epp | ClicknClear)

    Welcome to our podcast series Founder Stories. In today's episode, we're joined by Chantal Epp, founder and CEO of ClicknClear, a music rights tech company delivering officially licensed music to athletes, teams, and performing arts ensembles around the world who use music in their routines. What began as a personal passion for Cheerleading and the challenge of not having the right to use music in performance inspired Chantal to launch ClicknClear. Her mission is to ensure everyone has access to the music they need while solving the complex music licensing issues faced by the sports and performance industries. Tune in to hear more about Chantal's journey to becoming a founder, her investment experience, and her hopes for the future. Find out more about ClicknClear at clicknclear.com

    26분

  6. 2025. 04. 09.

    Forward Thinking: Founder stories - (Claire Given | Equipmii)

    Welcome to our podcast series 'Founder Stories'. In today's episode, we speak with Claire Given founder of Equipmii. Equipmii was founded by Claire Given, who was born with one hand, frustrated by years of buying products—from prams to hair appliances—only to find them difficult to use, she began to challenge to status quo. Equipmii aims to make shopping work for everybody! Listen to the episode to hear more about Claire's journey to becoming a founder and creating her business.  You can find out more about Equipmii on their website: https://equipmii.com/ You can also watch our podcasts on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gtArAC3doc

    11분
  7. Forward Thinking: Founder stories (Wendy Jephson | Let's Think)

    2025. 04. 02.

    Forward Thinking: Founder stories (Wendy Jephson | Let's Think)

    Welcome to our podcast series 'Founder Stories'. In today's episode, we speak with Wendy Jephson CEO and Co-founder of Let's Think. Let's Think is a software company with a vision to help the people of the world think brilliantly. Bridging the gap between Generative AI architectures and breakthrough research in Human Expertise Formalisation, their pioneering Behavioural Science AI technology is evolving legal tech software beyond automation tools that think for you to science-led technology that helps you think. Listen to the episode to hear more about Wendy's journey to becoming a founder and creating her business. You can find out more about Let's Think on their website: https://letsthink.com/  You can also watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXrSG8yx1bE

    10분
  8. Forward Thinking: Founder stories (Catherine Chan | Juice)

    2025. 03. 26.

    Forward Thinking: Founder stories (Catherine Chan | Juice)

    Welcome to our podcast series 'Founder Stories'. In today's episode, we speak with Catherine Chan CEO of Juice. Juice provides e-commerce businesses with the nutrients to grow healthily. With Lines of Credit and Strategic Guidance, they empower every founder to create informed decision-making processes. Listen to the episode to hear more about Catherine's journey to becoming a CEO and creating her business. You can find out more about Juice on their website: https://www.getmejuice.com/  You can also watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XApWu8xi7d0

    11분
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Welcome to our brand new podcast Forward Thinking. Our first series 'Founder Stories' shines a light on the remarkable journeys of underrepresented founders. As part of our ongoing efforts to support diverse entrepreneurial talent, we've created a platform where these inspiring people share their stories, lessons learned, and the unique challenges they've overcome. Throughout this series, we'll delve into the personal business journeys of our guests, explore pivotal moments that shaped their success, and uncover invaluable insights for other aspiring entrepreneurs. At Fox Williams, we're committed to creating opportunities for underrepresented founders by connecting them with investors and legal teams, helping them access the guidance and support that can be crucial to a business's growth and success.

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    Fox Williams
  • 방송 연도
    2024년 - 2026년
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