
Clause 8 is the long-form IP podcast hosted by Eli Mazour, featuring conversations with the people and forces shaping the patent system. Its audience includes sophisticated in-house counsel, judges, IP policymakers, senior USPTO officials, patent dealmakers, and leading practitioners. The show is designed to help listeners stay ahead of the curve by understanding not just the latest patent develop... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 104 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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When Coke Morgan Stewart became acting director of the USPTO, much of the patent world knew little about her. In this episode of Clause 8, Stewart, now President and CEO of the Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP), sits down with host Eli Mazour t... more
To open the season, host Eli Mazour brings together three journalists who cover intellectual property for a living: Olivia Rafferty of IP Fray, Nisha Shetty of IAM, and Inbar Preiss of MLex.
They discuss what happens when patent litigation concentra... more
Kevin Mack, the new president of Via Licensing Alliance, joins Eli for the Clause 8 season finale.
Kevin talks about Via's plans to build its next patent pools around "de facto" standards — technology the market adopted on its own, with no standards... more
Bruce Lehman, head of USPTO from 1993 to 1998, joins Clause 8 for a wide-ranging conversation about the modern IP system, the internet boom, and why the AI era may require a new copyright response from Congress.
Lehman helped shape internet-era copy... more
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A must listen for anyone interested in patent law and IP policy
Whether you are an experienced professional or someone looking to get into the field, Clause 8 is a great source of info from a variety of sources. Eli has top notch guests and asks great questions.
Very interesting patent law podcast. Would recommend to anyone in the field.
Intellectual Property is a facet of society that has an impact on all of us.
Started listening to this podcast to try and gain insight into IP, and what is going on currently to help me- as a consumer.
After googling Eli Mazour, I was able to see he had dedicated his life to this cause.
Most impressive is the caliber of guests he is able to interview. Truly, movers and shakers within the field.
Always an interesting listen!
UPDATE: Eli Mazour always managing to get top notch guests on the... more
I am privileged to have Eli as a colleague at H&H. Not only are his guests experts, but Eli is an expert himself as a goto resource for any and all patent eligibility issues/questions. It is great to hear him getting the word out on the world of patents and IP!
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The show centers IP policy, patent law, and licensing, featuring in-depth conversations with technologists, policymakers, and industry leaders who shape how patents, standards, and enforcement impact innovation ecosystems. Episodes frequently explore topics like patent pools, SEP licensing, 101/112 patentability issues, and regulatory reform, often weaving personal career journeys with practical guidance for practitioners. Notably, the host tends to secure high-caliber guests ranging from former USPTO leaders and lawmakers to senior IP executives, delivering thoughtful, policy-forward discussions with actionable takeaways for legal teams, dealmakers, and tech innovators.
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Clause 8 launched 9 years ago and published 104 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Clause 8 include:
1. Coke Morgan Stewart
2. Olivia Rafferty
3. Nisha Shetty
4. Inbar Preiss
5. Kevin Mack
6. Bruce Lehman
7. Ngai Zhang
8. Gil Hyatt
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