AI is Becoming the World’s Most Powerful Creative Tool—But Who Owns What It Creates? – Interview with Co-Founder & CEO of Inception Point AI, Jeanine Wright, and Mark Stignani, who is Partner & Chair of Analytics Practice at Barnes & Thornburg LLP – IP Fridays Podcast – Episode 172

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The episode discusses the implications of AI as a creative tool and the ownership of its creations, featuring insights from industry experts.

I am Rolf Claessen and together with my co-host Ken Suzan I welcome you to Episode 172 of our podcast IP Fridays. Today’s interview guests are Co-Founder & CEO of Inception Point AI, Jeanine Wright, and Mark Stignani, who is Partner & Chair of Analytics Practice at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeaninepercivalwright https://www.linkedin.com/in/markstignani Inception Point AI But before the interview I have news for you: The Unified Patent Court (UPC) ruled on Feb 19, 2026, that specialized insurance can cover security for legal costs. This is vital for firms, as it eases litigation financing and lowers financial hurdles for patent lawsuits by removing the need for high liquid assets to enforce rights at the UPC. On Feb 12, 2026, the WIPO Coordination Committee nominated Daren Tang for a second six-year term as Director General. Tang continues modernizing the global IP system, focusing on SMEs, women, and digital transformation. His confirmation in April is considered certain. An AAFA study from Feb 4 reveals 41% of tested fakes (clothing/shoes) failed safety standards. Many contained toxic chemicals like phthalates, BPA, or lead. The study…

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Hosts: Rolf Claessen, Ken Suzan

Guests: Jeanine Wright, Mark Stignani

Topics covered

• artificial intelligence
• intellectual property
• patents
• trademarks
• legal issues
• litigation financing

Keywords

• AI ownership
• creative tools
• intellectual property rights
• litigation
• patent law
• trademark issues
• legal costs
• safety standards
• counterfeit products

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Organizations: Inception Point AI, Barnes & Thornburg LLP

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