When (not) to Patent Audio Software
Should you patent your audio products and algorithms?
00:00 - 00:00 UTC | Monday 9th November 2026 |
Should you patent your audio algorithms, or keep them as trade secrets? This talk walks through how to identify what's actually patentable, what the process looks like from a developer's perspective, and how to think about it in an era where AI and fast-moving product cycles are rewriting the rules.
Simon Hestermann
CTO & Co-Founder
Masterchannel
Simon Hestermann is the CTO and Co-Founder of Masterchannel, where he invented the company's proprietary Artificial Intelligence system for audio mastering. Prior to Masterchannel, he worked as a spatial audio researcher at Fraunhofer IDMT and mastered music for artists like James Carter and Tyler Ward. Simon also consulted companies like Sam Altman's World project and the vinyl startup elasticStage with his audio technology expertise. He has a deep technical understanding of AI, machine learning, and digital signal processing, but equally enjoys looking at tech developments from a more philosophical perspective.