Generating a return on tech patents from licensing without suing for infringement is fast becoming a lost art – even if the licensor is a
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China is Granted More than Twice the Global Patents as the U.S.; Leads in 29 of 36 Fields
China is the undisputed leader in global patent grants according to data provided by the UN’s World Intellectual Property Organization, with 607,758 issued in 2021,
Season 3 of ‘Understanding IP Matters’ Premiere’s this Week: “Partnerships can Enable the U.S. to Maintain its Innovation Leadership”
The first episode of the third season of the popular podcast series, ‘Understanding IP Matters,’ drops on Wednesday with the focus on public-private technology partnerships,
$18B A.I. Investment in 1Q 2023 is up 86% Over 4Q; Writers Guild Takes the Lead on A.I. Regs
The meteoric rise of generative A.I., while exciting, presents a threat to IP holders, such as creators, businesses and investors, as well as the public.
66.4% Worldwide Acknowledge the Positive Impact of IP Rights but Many Young Do Not Agree
A recent study of 25,000 consumers in 50 nations finds that IP rights’ positive effects are most highly recognized in Asia-Pacific, Africa, and Latin America
Entertainers and Athletes are Learning to Live with A.I. Algorithms – One Byte at a Time
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
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
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