Owning patents is among the ways a business can enhance its chances of success. But securing them in abundance in some industries may be unnecessary
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Hollywood Writers’ Strike Tests Limits of AI Use, Ownership; Actors are Threatened, Too
Using existing scripts protected under copyright to train Generative AI to draft new ones are at the center for the battle in the ongoing Hollywood
Employment at Leading Companies is a Threat to Inventors and Innovation, Study Finds
Inventors who are adept at identifying new and potentially disruptive products are increasingly sought after by leading technology players who may wish to dissuade or
Reversal Amounts were Higher than Patent Damages in 2013 and 2015, Data Shows
Diminished or vacated patent damages awards were greater than the total amount of damages awarded for 2013 and 2015, a surprising “net-negative” for patent plaintiffs.
Patent Disputes are Rarer Than Perceived; Trials are 6/1000th of Active Patents
With the number of active U.S. patents approaching four million you would think patent suits are also up. Think again. Litigation is more infrequent than
Join the Livestream: How A.I. and Tech are Affecting IP Licensing and Value + “Reaching A New Generation of Inventors”
Four IP licensing experts will discuss recent changes in the intellectual property licensing landscape, including generative A.I., and how they are affecting innovation. The all-star
China-U.S. Innovation Race is Topic of May 2nd Discussion; ex-USPTO Director Iancu to Speak
The U.S. and China compete in many vital areas. Intellectual property, which affects everything from semiconductors to luxury goods, is among the most contested. Not
Absent from the Classroom: An Understanding of IP Rights; Two Leading Educators Explain
Lack of basic intellectual property understanding among executives and creators undermines the impact of inventions, content and brands and leaves value on the table. This
‘The Playlist’ Series on Netflix Dramatizes the Rise and Imagined Fall of Spotify
The Playlist, a fictionalized account of the ascent of Spotify, the most popular if not most successful music streaming service, that looks forward to how
The Handwriting is on the IP Wall: Inventors and Content Creators are in the Same Sinking Boat
When it comes to declining respect for intellectual property rights inventors and content creators, such as photographers, musicians and writers, as well as some trademark
Three Plaintiffs are Responsible for Most Volume Patent Suits – Who are they?
Non-practicing patent owners or NPEs are reportedly responsible for filing the bulk of patent infringement suits. Who are these super plaintiffs and why do they
‘Innovation Hub’ Founding Host, Kara Miller, will Keynote the IP Awareness Summit in Boston
Kara Miller is not your typical journalist. She is founding Executive Editor and Host of ‘Innovation Hub” for public radio. Currently, she writes ‘The Big
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