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Welcome back to Heroes of Brand Protection, a podcast powered by Red Points, the fastest-growing brand protection company in the world, and hosted by Daniel Shapiro. The show delves into the stories of anti-counterfeiting and brand protection leaders from renowned companies and organizations around the globe. In today’s episode, we had the honor of speaking with Kari Kammel, Director of the A-CAPP Center at Michigan State University. With a career spanning law, academia, and global policy, Kari has testified before both the U.S. House and Senate Judiciary Committees on trademark counterfeiting, shaping the national conversation on IP enforcement. A licensed attorney in Illinois and Michigan, she combines her legal expertise with a deep commitment to education and industry collaboration—leading research, outreach, and four brand protection councils at the A-CAPP Center. Her path, from managing international rule-of-law programs in Iraq to teaching trademark counterfeiting law, reflects a lifelong dedication to strengthening global IP protection. Stay tuned to hear all about it! Visit our website to see all of our episodes. Make it a good day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Heroes of Brand Protection, a podcast powered by Red Points, the fastest-growing brand protection company in the world, and hosted by Daniel Shapiro. The show delves into the stories of anti-counterfeiting and brand protection leaders from renowned companies and organizations around the globe. In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Jenny Vo, a seasoned brand protection and intellectual property attorney. Jenny has led global anti-counterfeiting, litigation, and enforcement strategies for some of the world’s most iconic brands. As a Board Member of the International Anti Counterfeiting Coalition and Brand Protection Council member for the AAFA, she combines deep legal expertise with practical industry insight. Passionate about innovation and accessibility in brand protection, Jenny continues to drive meaningful impact in the fight against counterfeits and IP theft. Stay tuned to hear all about it! Visit our website to see all of our episodes. Make it a good day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Heroes of Brand Protection, a podcast powered by Red Points, the fastest-growing brand protection company in the world, and hosted by Daniel Shapiro. The show delves into the stories of anti-counterfeiting and brand protection leaders from renowned companies and organizations around the globe. In today's episode, we spoke with Dr. Jay Kennedy, Head of Policy and Engagement, Illicit Trade Prevention – US at Philip Morris International. Jay leads the USA-IT coalition, driving awareness on the harms of illegal trade. With a decade of experience across PMI, Amazon, and academia, he is widely recognized as a global expert on anti-counterfeiting. His work has been cited in Senate hearings, published in leading outlets, and he has testified before Congress, cementing his role as a thought leader in illicit trade prevention. Stay tuned to hear all about it! Visit our website to see all of our episodes. Make it a good day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Heroes of Brand Protection, a podcast powered by Red Points, the fastest-growing brand protection company in the world, and hosted by Daniel Shapiro. The show delves into the stories of anti-counterfeiting and brand protection leaders from renowned companies and organizations around the globe. In today's episode, we were privileged to speak with Myrtha Hurtado Rivas, General Counsel for Brands and Marketing Properties, Anti-Counterfeiting & Licensing at Nestlé. Myrtha's journey from international public law and diplomacy enthusiast to Nestlé's integral part showcases her dedication to consumer safety and brand integrity. Under her guidance, Nestlé prioritises consumer safety, addressing threats of counterfeiting and risks associated with the grey market. Myrtha's commitment to protecting Nestlé's customers online reflects her unwavering dedication to upholding the highest standards of brand protection. Join our conversation with Myrtha as we explore her passions, delve into her career, and uncover how she safeguards Nestlé's reputation and consumers worldwide. Stay tuned to hear all about it!Visit our website to see all of our episodes. Make it a good day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Heroes of Brand Protection, a podcast powered by Red Points, the fastest-growing brand protection company in the world, and hosted by Daniel Shapiro. The show delves into the stories of anti-counterfeiting and brand protection leaders from renowned companies and organizations around the globe. In today's episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Julien Dudouit, Deputy Head of Global Brand Relations at eBay. Starting as a Compliance Officer at eBay, Julien quickly developed a passion for Brand Protection, showcasing his commitment to standards and regulations. Julien's trajectory exemplifies his continuous pursuit of excellence. His extensive knowledge and dedication to Brand Protection have propelled him to his current role as Deputy Head of Global Brand Relations, where he plays a pivotal role at ensuring the integrity of brands on a global scale. Stay tuned to hear all about it!Visit our website to see all of our episodes. Make it a good day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Heroes of Brand Protection, a podcast powered by Red Points, the fastest-growing brand protection company in the world, and hosted by Daniel Shapiro. The show delves into the stories of anti-counterfeiting and brand protection leaders from renowned companies and organizations around the globe. In today's episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Jordan Franklin, Trademark Corporate Counsel at Harley-Davidson Motor Company.Jordan's first dream was to be a doctor, but early in her university life she realized med school wasn't for her. Making the pivot to Law School, Jordan wanted to connect her creativity background in music to a career in Intellectual Property (IP). Her dedication and strategic approach led her to achieve her dream role as an in house counsel at Harley-Davidson. Stay tunned to hear all about it!Visit our website to see all of our episodes. Make it a good day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Heroes of Brand Protection, a podcast powered by Red Points, the fastest-growing brand protection company in the world, and hosted by Daniel Shapiro. The show delves into the stories of anti-counterfeiting and brand protection leaders from renowned companies and organizations around the globe. In today's episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Nigar Kirimova, a Trademark Attorney specializing in IP Consumer Tissue at Essity. She is responsible for making decisions regarding the growth, maintenance, and protection of the portfolio of trademarks, designs, and domain names. Before her role as an in-house counsel, Nigar worked at several IP law firms, managing well-known brands' portfolios. She also has experience working at the Copyright Office of Azerbaijan. Nigar holds an LLM degree on IP & Competition Law from the Max Planck Institute. In this episode, we will discuss the most challenging aspects of being a trademark attorney, as well as the impact of the metaverse and AI on IP law, and how she addresses the issue of counterfeit packaging as a formidable Brand Protection Hero. Visit our website to see all of our episodes. Make it a good day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Heroes of Brand Protection. A podcast powered by Red Points, the fastest-growing brand protection company in the world, and hosted by Daniel Shapiro. The show follows the stories of anti-counterfeiting and brand protection leaders from well-known companies and organizations all over the globe. In today's episode we had the peasure of speaking with Bence Bozóki, Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property at Mars Inc. Bence wanted to be a few things when he was a young boy: a professional soccer player and/or a rap artist. Nowadays, our guest would like to become a stand-up comedian. Meanwhile, he’s an experienced in-house counsel recognized by World Trademark Review as one of the leading trademark professionals in the food and beverage industry worldwide. His creative thinking and no-nonsense approach towards tackling infringements helped Mars acquire a reputation as a company that enforces its IP rights in a strategic and consistent way. Visit our website to see all of our episodes. Make it a good day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Heroes of Brand Protection. A podcast powered by Red Points, the fastest-growing brand protection company in the world, and hosted by Daniel Shapiro. The show follows the stories of anti-counterfeiting and brand protection leaders from well-known companies and organizations all over the globe. In today's episode we had the peasure of speaking with John Mearls, Head of Risk and Operations at Lili Bank. John was sure he wanted a career as a law enforcement officer as a young man, however he has thoroughly enjoyed the path he chose to becoming an expert in the field of risk management and loss prevention. With years of experience and expertise in this critical area, John has successfully guided numerous companies in mitigating risk and safeguarding assets. Throughout this episode, we'll dive deep into the world of emerging technologies and how they have impacted the banking industry throughout the years. We'll also tap into John's extensive knowledge to uncover practical insights and actionable advice for our listeners. Visit our website to see all of our episodes. Make it a good day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Heroes of Brand Protection. A podcast powered by Red Points, the fastest-growing brand protection company in the world, and hosted by Daniel Shapiro. The show follows the stories of anti-counterfeiting and brand protection leaders from well-known companies and organizations all over the globe. In today's episode we had the pleasure of speaking with Tarek Fahmy, Director for the Office of Intellectual Property at the U.S. State Department. Here's what we'll discuss today: 1. What happened to Tarek when he was in NY at the United Nations ready to get into serious negotiations with a specific country. (2:56) 2. Tarek shares with us how he ended up at the U.S. State Department. (7:14) 3. What does the Office of IP Enforcement at the U.S State Department do? (9:11) 4. Tarek gives his take on how brands can collaborate with the Office of IP Enforcement at the U.S. State Department (12:57) 5. We dive deep into the controversial whack-a-mole effect... Listen to Tarek's conclusions on it. (16:57) Visit our website to see all of our episodes. Make it a good day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Heroes of Brand Protection. A podcast powered by Red Points, the fastest-growing brand protection company in the world, and hosted by Daniel Shapiro. The show follows the stories of anti-counterfeiting and brand protection leaders from well-known companies and organizations all over the globe. Today we're thrilled to be speaking with Stephen Lee, Chief Intellectual Property Counsel at Target, and has been with the company for the past 19 years. His practice has covered the entire spectrum of IP matters, as he has been responsible for all trademark, copyright and patent work. Steven knew from a very young age he wanted to be a lawyer, he just didn't know he wanted to focus on Intellectual Property. Stay tunned to figure out how our guest ended up on the space! Visit our website to see all our episodes. Make it a good day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Heroes of Brand Protection. A podcast powered by Red Points, the fastest-growing brand protection company in the world, and hosted by Daniel Shapiro. The show follows the stories of anti-counterfeiting and brand protection leaders from well-known companies and organizations all over the globe. Today we are thrilled to be speaking with Christina Mitropoulos, former Director of External Relations for Anti-Counterfeiting at the International Trademark Association (INTA). Originally our guest thought she would become a doctor, but she realized she would have to be ok with blood so she quickly abandoned that dream. Listen on to find out how she ended up at the INTA. Visit our website to see all of our episodes. Make it a good day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Heroes of Brand Protection. A podcast powered by Red Points, the fastest-growing brand protection company in the world, and hosted by Daniel Shapiro. The show follows the stories of anti-counterfeiting and brand protection leaders from well-known companies and organizations all over the globe. Today we are thrilled to be speaking with Piotr Stryszowski, Senior Economist at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in charge of the Task Force on Countering Illicit Trade. As the manager of the Task Force, Piotr supervises factual research on the magnitude and scope of illicit trade and on governance solutions to counter this threat. With more than 15 years at the OECD, Piotr also has profound experience in several economic policy areas other than illicit trade, such as innovation, intellectual property rights, and the Internet economy. Visit our website to see all of our episodes. Make it a good day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we are thrilled to be speaking with James Norman, Senior Legal Counsel at Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I (AB InBev) We had the opportunity to discuss a vast number topics with him: from what he wanted to be when he was a kid, to challenges and opportunities for Budweiser as a FIFA World Cup sponsor since 1985. James started his career in the British military as an army lawyer. After 5 years of his service, he jumped into the dairy business. Visit our website at www.redpoints.com/podcast/ to see all of our episodes. Make it a good day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we are thrilled to be speaking with Russ Jacobs, Director, Managing Corporate Counsel of Intellectual Property at Starbucks Corporation. We had the opportunity to discuss a vast number topics with him: from which superhero he would like to be, to key intellectual property strategies to protect your brand. Fun fact: Russ studied art, history, and Spanish and expected to become a museum curator. Visit our website at www.redpoints.com/podcast/ to see all of our episodes. Make it a good day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.