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Join the Livestream: How A.I. and Tech are Affecting IP Licensing and Value + “Reaching A New Generation of Inventors”
Four IP licensing experts will discuss recent changes in the intellectual property licensing landscape, including generative A.I., and how they are affecting innovation. The all-star
China-U.S. Innovation Race is Topic of May 2nd Discussion; ex-USPTO Director Iancu to Speak
The U.S. and China compete in many vital areas. Intellectual property, which affects everything from semiconductors to luxury goods, is among the most contested. Not
Absent from the Classroom: An Understanding of IP Rights; Two Leading Educators Explain
Lack of basic intellectual property understanding among executives and creators undermines the impact of inventions, content and brands and leaves value on the table. This
6 Creative Ways to Inspire Students to Learn More About Intellectual Property
Invention and creative expression are a journey, not a one-step process accompanied by a flash of light. Simplifying the invention process for students can help
In 2022 the IP CloseUp Blog Surpassed 250,000 Visits; 360,000 Page Views
2022 was a breakthrough year for IP CloseUp, a leading independent blog that follows intellectual property developments, trends and people. The no-fee publication has generated
Most Cited Business Scholar: The U.S. Can’t Just Create Innovation – It Must Capture It
Despite the U.S.’s history of generating innovation, it has a less than stellar record for capturing and otherwise monetizing it. Digitalization and the ease of
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
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
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?
Trade Secrets are More Important than Trademarks, Copyrights and Patents Say R&D-Active Companies in Seldom-Cited NSF Study
A National Science Foundation study released in 2021 about the value businesses place on various IP rights found that organizations that conduct significant R&D place a higher
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