Data and digitization have created a fast-paced information-based economy that places a high value on trade secrets – many of which are poorly managed, if
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Lack of leadership fuels IP awareness ‘disconnect’ – the high cost of confusion
The IP community, dismayed by poor regard for patents, trademarks and other rights, and confusion over what purpose they serve, have done surprisingly little to
New look ‘IP CloseUp’ makes for easier reading, scrolling
IP CloseUp has been updated with a new WordPress theme that provides more information quicker and more visually. Expect the same great weekly content, data,
Volvo to host automotive IP event in Sweden featuring leading techcos
One of the leading European automobile brands with a strong presence in Asia, Volvo, is holding a seminar to discuss changes in the car industry
Study: 57% of ‘Gen Z’ believe that it is better to support local counterfeiters rather than big companies
A recently released study from a leading IP organization has found that persons born in Generation Z, the group immediately following Millennials, are conflicted when
Financial services IP is focus of July conference in NYC; IPCU readers receive a $200 discount
FinTech, blockchain, cybercrime – intellectual property for the financial services industry today requires a balance of emerging technologies and rights, including patents and trade secrets.
‘Copyright is for losers,’ says street artist, Banksy; some trademarks not
Ubiquitous yet unknown, UK street artist, Banksy, not a fan of copyright protection, has resorted to trademark law to stop unauthorized sale of his work
Video: IP leaders provide their take on the importance of IP rights at Columbia Journalism School event
IP executives, experts and owners from leading businesses and organizations gathered at Columbia University’s School of Journalism late last year at the IP Awareness Summit
Trade Secrets: “What People Need to Know” — Sen. Coons, IP experts, scheduled to speak May 29
Trade secrets, or know-how, frequently in the news, are simultaneously among intellectual property’s most valuable and misunderstood rights. A luncheon briefing designed to put these
‘IP impacts everyone’ – Two-minute video explains ‘Why?’
What is intellectual property? Why should I care? These questions are frequently considered – if not asked – by a range of people of all
Inventor who said $17M is the real cost of obtaining his patent, wins $24.5M suit
How much does it cost to obtain and use a U.S. patent? The depends who you ask. The price to obtain an invention right can
Taking PIPCOs private – rethinking public IP (patent licensing) companies
The shares of most publicly traded companies that rely primarily on patent licensing, litigation settlements or damages awards for revenue have fared poorly compared to
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