In this episode, Branddy speaks with Joseph Codispoti, the Chief of IP Counsel at BEDGEAR.  With a career spanning several years, he has developed a strong reputation for his outstanding legal judgment, leadership abilities, and practical guidance. Joseph's expertise encompasses a broad range of areas, including patent preparation, prosecution, and drafting, as well as IP portfolio development, claims management, and risk analysis. During this episode, they discuss the importance of quality in IP protection, the evolution of IP law, why it’s important to find opportunities to participate in the use of IP, the future of IP, and more! . Topics discussed: The evolution of IP law and how it has impacted the role of IP professionals The importance of quality in IP protection and the role of IP professionals in ensuring that quality IP in business strategy and the importance of understanding the impact of IP on the overall business Differences between patent and trademark law and how they impact IP professionals The impact of tech on IP law and the changing landscape of IP protection in today’s world  The importance of building relationships with inventors and brand managers in order to get a fuller picture of the IP being protected The role of IP professionals in helping clients navigate the complexities of IP transactions How Joseph sees his role as an IP professional changing in the coming years