India is the world’s largest manufacturer of generic drugs, and South Africa is another big producer. Both are angry that the U.S. and Europe have
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The 100 Best Inventions of 2020 Include Innovative Ideas and Products From Companies of All Sizes
Time Magazine’s 2020 best inventions provides hope for both a brighter and more interesting future. The impressive list new products and services confirms that a
NASA is Granted a Patent for Identifying a Faster & Cheaper Moon Route — Has a New ‘Space Race’ Begun?
The US-Soviet ‘space race’ of the 1960s is back with a twist. This time the competition is primarily between research institutions and technology businesses, as
Hoping to Leapfrog the US, China secures huge numbers of patents and trademarks at home and abroad
Beijing has made it clear that it wishes China to be a global innovation leader and leave its copycat image behind. It has made giant
Banksy’s Attempt to Trademark ‘Flower Thrower’ Gets Tossed by EU Court; Sales Lacks Sincerity
Banksy, the satirical street artist with, failed in an attempt to secure a trademark intended to protect “Flower Thrower,” one of his most recognizable images,
Former Homeland Security Executive Says ‘Covid-19 Has Changed Society’; creative solutions are needed
A former Deputy Secretary for Science and Technology at U.S. Homeland Security says the innovation and creativity is necessary to combat the economic, societal and
Students Need Expanded Skills to Compete in a digital world; media and IP literacy matter
With the growth of fake news and digital piracy, the ability to access, analyze and evaluate using all forms of communication, known as media literacy,
U.S. Trade Representative’s ‘Notorious Markets List’ cites a growing range of Intellectual Property pirates and counterfeiters
Commercial-scale copyright piracy and trademark counterfeiting are growing, whether they emanate from illegal online entities or physical locations within particular nations. They result in significant
20 years of Internet Bigs: Many are Gone, Some Prosper; More Content Providers Emerge
Not every internet giant remains successful. In fact, while some continue to grow and prosper, a surprising number have faded into obscurity and a few
Beijing says that Public awareness of IP Strategy has grown from 3.7% to 86.3%
Awareness of intellectual property rights in the Chinese society has improved dramatically, the director of CNIPA told an audience of journalists earlier this year in
Easy as ‘ABC’ – New Intellectual Property Fundamentals Website (IPABC) is Perfect for Beginners; Useful for Pros
By ReNard Rogers
Most Highly Valued Brands Are Receiving More New Patents; Alphabet is standing pat
Whether or not their brand value has increased, many global businesses, especially those in the technology space, are adding more patents at a record pace.
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