--- title: IP Disruptors | How to Avoid Common IP Pitfalls & Prepare for Success description: Our monthly discussions revolve around hot topics happening in the world of IP.  image: https://info.patsnap.com/hubfs/2291-IP-Disruptors-5-400x300-v1.jpg --- - [Pricing](https://www.patsnap.com/pricing) - [Demo](https://www.patsnap.com/request-a-demo) - [Contact Us](https://www.patsnap.com/contact) - [Login](https://www.patsnap.com/login) [![图片1](https://info.patsnap.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%E5%9B%BE%E7%89%871.png?width=642&height=167&name=%E5%9B%BE%E7%89%871.png)](https://www.patsnap.com) - [Products](http://www.patsnap.com/product) - [IP Intelligence](http://www.patsnap.com/product) - [Bio](http://www.patsnap.com/bio) - [Chemical](http://www.patsnap.com/chemical) - [Connect API](http://www.patsnap.com/connect-api) - [Discovery](http://www.patsnap.com/discovery) - [Demo](http://www.patsnap.com/request-a-demo) - [Solutions](http://www.patsnap.com/solutions) - [Research & Development](http://www.patsnap.com/solutions/rd) - [Intellectual Property](http://www.patsnap.com/solutions/ip) - [Legal](http://www.patsnap.com/solutions/legal) - [Strategy & Business](http://www.patsnap.com/solutions/strategy-and-business) - [Academic](http://www.patsnap.com/solutions/academia) - [Customers](http://www.patsnap.com/customers) - [Resources](http://www.patsnap.com/resources) - [Academy by Patsnap](https://academy.patsnap.com) - [Blog](http://www.patsnap.com/blog) - [Patents](https://patents.patsnap.com) - [Events](http://www.patsnap.com/resources/events) - [Innovation Reports](http://www.patsnap.com/resources/industry-innovation-reports) - [In the News](http://www.patsnap.com/resources/news) - [Webinars](http://www.patsnap.com/resources/webinars) - [White Papers](http://www.patsnap.com/resources/whitepapers) [Pricing](https://www.patsnap.com/pricing) # IP Disruptors How to Avoid Common IP Pitfalls & Prepare for Success ## [Watch it on demand](https://info.patsnap.com/ip-disruptors-episode-5#form) It’s a well-known fact that intellectual property is critical to fostering innovation, but when IP is not properly protected it creates company-wide bottlenecks.   When your unique ideas, products, or services are infringed upon, your innovation strategy—and bottom line— takes a hit.   In this episode of IP Disruptors, we discuss this topic in detail with experts Mike McLean, the VP of IP Operations and Transactions at IAC, and Stephen Robertson, Founder of IP 100 and Metis Partners.   **Join us and learn:**   - How to build a proactive IP policing strategy - Common IP pitfalls including lack of total IP protection - How to use technology to monitor infringements, stolen trade secrets, and more!  - Why IP policing, beyond patents and trademarks, is critical for all your IP assets Spaces are limited and offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. To reserve your spot, [click here](https://info.patsnap.com/ip-disruptors-episode-5#form).     ## Expert Speaker ![Mike McLean](https://info.patsnap.com/hubfs/mike-mclean-circle.png) # Mike McLean ## VP of IP Operations and Transactions at IAC Mike has 20+ years of experience assessing the value of IP and helping technology companies leverage IP in their businesses.  He leads the team at IAC and is responsible for building IAC’s Freedom to Operate patent portfolio, delivering patent research to members, and providing grants to fund IP protection of clean tech innovation.  [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemclean11/) ## Your host ![stephen-robertson](https://info.patsnap.com/hubfs/stephen-robertson.png) # Stephen Robertson ## Founder of IP 100 and Metis Partners Acknowledged as one of the “World’s 300 Leading IP Strategists” by IAM Magazine, Stephen founded Metis Partners in 2003 to assist businesses with the maximization of value from their IP assets. He has advised a range of enterprises including FTSE quoted companies, SMEs, global banks, insolvency practitioners and public sector organizations across Europe and the United States. Stephen’s experience includes monetizing IP assets, providing IP due diligence, delivering IP strategies, IP asset brokerage and IP asset valuation. He also provides expertise with IP commercialization, using IP assets as security to restructure debt and IP infringement and invalidity. With 20+ years of experience in the corporate finance sector, Stephen is also well-versed in banking, angel investing, and the plc sectors.  [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-robertson-496659/) ![](https://info.patsnap.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IP100%20logo%202021.png?width=500&height=267&name=IP100%20logo%202021.png) ## Partner The IP100 is an annual ranking of companies based on a rating of their IP asset strength and track record in exploiting IP. 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