Today we delve into the incredible story of Nigel Swycher, a prominent figure in the legal and entrepreneurial worlds, as he shares his transition from an IP solicitor to the innovative founder of Cipher, a pioneering startup in the IP analytics scene and a first to bring AI-driven analytics to the patent world.
Discover how a chance conversation in a Canadian jacuzzi sparked Nigel's entrepreneurial leap, leading to the creation of groundbreaking solutions in the intellectual property domain.
🔍 Key Highlights:
Nigel’s entrepreneurial journey of launching Cipher in 2013 and its growth to a leader in AI-driven patent analytics.
The significance of collaboration and networking in building a successful company.
Nigel's next reinvention at 62, focusing on IP education, consultancy, and supporting startups.
Conversation over Nigel’s personal path to thriving as a professional while achieving excellence.
Insights into the profound changes AI is bringing to the legal landscape (and the world at large).
Whether you're an IP practitioner, legal professional, or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode is packed with valuable insights and inspiration.
Tune in to discover how legal expertise, business acumen, and a big dose of empathy can converge to create groundbreaking solutions in the intellectual property domain.
Connect with Nigel:
Cipher/LexisNexis Evolving IP Podcast: https://www.lexisnexisip.com/resources/podcasts/lexisnexis-evolving-ip/
LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelswycher/
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Other resources mentioned:
Center for Intellectual Property: https://cip-net.com/
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