In this episode, Zal Dastur interviews Ryan Shermahorn, a patent attorney and partner at Marshall, Gerstein & Borun, to explore the critical intersection of climate change, clean technology, and intellectual property.

They dive into the Climate Change Mitigation Pilot Program, which accelerates the patent process for climate-focused innovations, highlighting how this program can benefit startups and smaller companies.

Ryan explains why securing patents is essential for attracting investors, safeguarding innovations, and mitigating risks from patent trolls and counterfeiters.

The conversation also unpacks the challenges of protecting AI-related patents, strategies for navigating international markets, and the often-overlooked resources available to clean tech innovators.