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Intellectual Property

John Coldham, Alexis Augustin, Lucy Singer, Alessandra Birkendorf, Dan Smith, Zoe Pearman

Booking Overview

Gowling WLG’s IP-focused show features firm experts breaking down practical intellectual property developments and related compliance issues for businesses (not legal advice). It’s a strong booking target for PR practitioners representing IP, advertising/consumer-law, design/branding, and cross-border trade secrets expertise.

Metrics

Episodes: 40

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 1.7k subscribers

Instagram: 2.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

mail.uk@gowlingwlg.com

digitalcomms@gowlingwlg.com

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Host

John Coldham - Head of Brands and Designs Law at Gowling WLG. Leads legal expertise at the intersection of brand protection, design law, and commercial design strategy.

Alexis Augustin - Principal Associate at Gowling WLG in the intellectual property group. Contributes educational IP explainers (IP Basics series), including trade secrets.

Lucy Singer - Senior Associate at Gowling WLG, providing IP law education and practitioner guidance within cross-border contexts.

Alessandra Birkendorf - Associate at Gowling WLG, involved in IP Basics educational content explaining key protection mechanisms and territorial considerations.

Dan Smith - Gowling WLG professional referenced for follow-up on consumer law/IP-adjacent regulatory topics discussed in firm materials.

Zoe Pearman - Principal Associate in Gowling WLG’s Intellectual Property and Advertising team; speaks to regulatory and compliance themes relevant to IP, advertising, and consumer law.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Industry design leaders/heads of design/creative directors (for design/brand heritage episodes) and/or IP-adjacent professionals with practical expertise in IP, advertising-related regulatory areas, and cross-border protection mechanisms.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership role in a design, branding, or creative organization, Recognized clients or large-scale brand/design work, Experience delivering design strategy tied to commercial outcomes, Subject-matter authority in design direction or brand evolution

Recent Guest Discussions

Dan Flashman - Brand/design Evolution; Avoiding Outdated Perceptions; Design As A Driver Of Engagement And Relevance

James Dwyer - Design Strategy; Heritage Vs. Innovation Risks (feeling Outdated); Commercial Impact Of Design

Sau-Fun Mo - Design Leadership; Balancing Heritage And Innovation; Consumer Trust And Emotional Connection Through Design

Recent Topics

Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Branding, Design Law, Advertising Law

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Intellectual Property
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From AI to sustainability: the modern designer's survival guide

September 30, 2026

It's no secret that artificial intelligence is changing the way designers work, but what does that mean for creativity, innovation and the future of the profession? In this podcast, our Global Co-Head of IP, John Coldham, is joined by a panel of experts from the worlds of design, technology and sustainability to explore the changes AI brings to the creative industries. This episode was recorded as part of the London Design Festival, where we celebrate the creativity and commercial impact of d...

Fake reviews and pricing under the DMCCA spotlight

April 07, 2026

If you attended our ADVice seminar in January, you will have heard Zoe Pearman, a Principal Associate in our Intellectual Property and Advertising team, speak about consumer law following the Digital Markets Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA).    The purpose of this webinar is to highlight some of the key points discussed, including the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)'s new powers, how the CMA is using those expanded enforcement powers and key areas under regulatory scrutiny: fak...

Designing The Future - Balancing Heritage And Innovation

September 25, 2025

It's not uncommon for design-led businesses to have a rich heritage, but how do you make the most of that legacy while staying relevant to modern consumers?   In this podcast, our Head of Brands and Designs Law John Coldham is joined by a panel of leading designers to explore how businesses can strike the right balance between heritage and innovation.   This episode was recorded as part of the London Design Festival, where we celebrate the creativity and commercial impact of design.   Ou...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Intellectual Property?

Intellectual Property is hosted by John Coldham and Alexis Augustin. Its publicly listed emails are mail.uk@gowlingwlg.com and digitalcomms@gowlingwlg.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Intellectual Property?

The publicly listed emails for Intellectual Property: mail.uk@gowlingwlg.com and digitalcomms@gowlingwlg.com.

How many listeners does Intellectual Property have?

Podseeker estimates Intellectual Property reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Intellectual Property?

Intellectual Property typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Industry design leaders/heads of design/creative directors (for design/brand heritage episodes) and/or IP-adjacent professionals with practical expertise in IP, advertising-related regulatory areas, and cross-border protection mechanisms. Common among recent guests: Leadership role in a design, branding, or creative organization; Recognized clients or large-scale brand/design work; Experience delivering design strategy tied to commercial outcomes. Recent guests include Dan Flashman, James Dwyer, and Sau-Fun Mo.

How hard is it to get booked on Intellectual Property?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Intellectual Property cover?

Recent episodes cover Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Branding, Design Law, and Advertising Law. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

mail.uk@gowlingwlg.com

digitalcomms@gowlingwlg.com

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