The Writers Guild of America’s 146-day strike may be all but ratified, but for others in the entertainment industry – like the striking actors and
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Identifying Return on IP (ROIP) is More Art than Financial Science; What’s Being Overlooked?
It’s easy to appreciate intellectual property licensing. C-level executives and investors of all types are among the many who attracted to the revenue and smitten
Is the Five-Year Decline in Patent Litigation Positive or Negative? It Depends who you Ask
From 2013 to 2017 patent suits filed dropped by 35% and stayed that way through 2022. Excluding volume patent litigation filers, typically non-practicing entities (NPEs)
Q1 Patent Litigation Declined 36% Despite Increased Patent Grants and Lack of Uncontentious Licensing in Tech
U.S. Patent litigation declined significantly in the first quarter of 2023 over the same period in 2022, despite increases in issued patents, the difficulty of
Lack of Industrial Policy Undermines the U.S.’ Ability to Compete with China on EV Batteries
When it comes to going head to head with China on crucial products, like electric vehicle batteries and automobile components, the U.S. may be its
Zombie Rights? A Federal IP Law is Needed to Protect Dead Celebrities and their Heirs
Advances in artificial intelligence have become a threat to performers whose vocal and visual likenesses can be readily created through AI algorithms. This especially relevant
Beyond ‘Chalk and Talk’ – New Book is a Fresh Look at Teaching IP Strategy and Management
Published this week is a book that looks at teaching intellectual property and IP rights not just to law students, but to those pursuing careers
Filing Trends Suggest Increasing Interest in A.I. Patents; Many are Set to Issue
Despite the impression that AI is primarily software based and software patents are difficult to obtain and enforce, recent data about published applications – those
‘The Voice’ Singer-Songwriter and DC Policymaker Dissect A.I. Impacts in Podcast
Is AI a tool for creators or threat to their financial existence? What is AI’s likely impact on them, businesses and society? To probe these
Is the Need to Patent Inventions Overrated? Changes in Tech and Law Raise New Questions
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
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
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