A timely new book conveys the history of patents, their use and evolution, and how they have survived by remaining the same while still adapting
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The Truth About Trade Secrets; Ep 1 of Season 2 of ‘Understanding IP Matters’ Drops Today
“Governments can control property like patents,” says a former worldwide IP executive. “They don’t as easily control trade secrets.” These are the words of trade
New Book by Debunked Author Claims Software Ownership is “Killing” Innovation and Competition
The author of a new book who was previously accused of employing junk economic science says that software ownership is damaging innovation and impeding U.S. competition.
Forbes Cites CIPU, Michelson Institute, Smithsonian-Lemelson in the Fight to Make IP Rights Real
“Few people outside of the innovation ecosystem understand the value of intellectual property,” reports Forbes in an article out this week, “Who is Intellectual Property For?
The Impact of Weaker IP Rights and IP Monetization will be Examined at Two Fall Conferences
Understanding the meaning of weaker IP rights and commercializing innovation are the focus of major intellectual property events in September and October. The Center for
Google Acknowledges that TikTok is Taking a Big Bite Out of Its Search Share Among Young People
TikTok, now the most popular site worldwide, is fast becoming a significant player in search among young users, challenging the once untouchable dominance of Google.
Tiffany Norwood is Named to the Board of Directors of the Center for Intellectual Property Understanding
A successful creator and entrepreneur, Ms. Norwood is Cornell University 2022 Entrepreneur of the Year. Entrepreneur, inventor, banker and soothsayer, Tiffany Norwood has been
Elon Musk’s Fling with Sergey Brin’s Patent Expert Wife Triggers Nasty Divorce
It being reported by several sources that Sergey Brin, Google founder and board member, has filed for divorce from his wife of four years, Nicole Shanahan,
IPWatchdog LIVE in Dallas will Feature 33 panels and 95 speakers; Former USPTO Director Iancu to be Honored
Jam-packed with timely panels and notable speakers the 2022 IPWatchdog LIVE will be an auspicious start to a busy IP fall conference season. IPWatchdog LIVE
Whatever Your Party Affiliation, Cruz’s Recent Remarks about Reforming the PTAB are Worth Hearing
It is no surprise that voters in both parties are not fans of the views of Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX). Despite this his recent commentary
Summit Take-Away: IP Rights Play a Part in Global Events like China, Ukraine and Diversity
The impact of intellectual property and IP rights are being more widely felt under the strain of IP theft from China, the war in the Ukraine,
‘The Emperors’ New Codes’ – Can Crypto and NFTs Learn to Live with Copyrights, Trademarks and Patents?
“In the world of crypto and NFTs, everyone has a shot a being a hedge fund billionaire—or at least appears to.” Digital assets on a
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