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When (Not) to Patent Audio Software - Simon Hestermann - ADCx Copenhagen 2026
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Should you patent your proprietary audio products and algorithms? Simon Hestermann walks through his experience going through two patent processes, one at Fraunhofer IDMT and one at Masterchannel. Apart from general requirements, he explains the pros and cons of patenting from the pragmatic perspective of a small company.
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Simon Hestermann
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 and mastered music for top 100 artists.
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Special thanks to the ADC Team:
Bence Kovacs
Martin Swanholm
Sophie Carus
Derek Heimlich
Andrew Kirk
Bobby Lombardi
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Ralph Richbourg
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Jonathan Roper
Prashant Mishra
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