The news in much of the inventing community is often doom and gloom, but for Stephen Key, a successful creator and entrepreneur, the opportunities faced
Canaries in the Tech Mine? Deal Expert Warns of a Noxious Environment for Innovation
Even the largest technology creators appear to be vulnerable to weaknesses in the current global patent system, which according to a leading expert on IP
$17 for 1 Million Streams – Songwriter Says Digital Access has Devalued Content, Creativity
“Creatively music better today, because gatekeepers going away was helpful,” says singer-songwriter David Lowery,” but I think that largely it’s a much worse environment for
Warhol “Fair Use” Case is Heard by the Supreme Court – Implications for Inventors, Too?
The Supreme Court recently heard arguments for the Warhol v. Goldsmith copyright case, which will have a dramatic impact on content providers and the definition
Study Finds That Americans Have the Wrong Impression About Intellectual Property
An survey of more than 1,000 Americans from all walks of life has made clearer the extent to which people are confused about the purpose
Press Coverage of Intellectual Property Often Overlooks Companies’ Economic Bias
Two of the most experienced journalists covering the field of intellectual property say that the media does a poor job of depicting the issues that
Lawyer says the EFF is “Gaslighting the Public in a Crusade Against Patents”
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is at it again, says a patent attorney and former Northwestern University law professor, “gaslighting the public in its ongoing
Tech Giants Who Disuade Disruptive Competition Weaken Innovation, says Veteran Silicon Valley VC
In the latest episode of the podcast ‘Understanding IP Matters,” which is available today, veteran technology investor Gary Lauder discusses why many large tech companies
‘Innovation Race’ Film Sheds Light on America’s Invention Battle with China and Itself
A new documentary film featuring a broad range of industry experts raises a call to action for the U.S. to get its research and innovation
‘A History of Adaptation’ – New Book Tells the Story of Patents Past, Present and Future
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
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
Changing Big Tech Revenue Streams Provide Insight Into Future Intellectual Property Use and Value
The emerging revenue sources of large technology companies like Apple and Microsoft may be an indication of their regard for certain intellectual property rights and their
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