Bots have rights, too – or do they? Does an inventor have to be human to receive a patent? IP systems are angsting over how
Tag: USPTO
Improving access for minorities will not fix a ‘broken’ system, say inventors
Responses to the USPTO’s request for written comment on questions about the participation of minority inventors reveal a deep mistrust of the current patent system
IP markets, patent policy debate and 5G revolution will frontline the 2019 IP Dealmakers Forum
The people behind the 6th annual IP Deal Makers Forum have put together a strong line up of topics, speakers and networking opportunities for this
IPCU readers are pre-qualified for discounts for SF-Area software and patent licensing conferences
Not only do IP CloseUp readers benefit from its weekly’s news and perspective, the weekly continues to provide attractive discounts to leading IP events and
Customer information is one of many ‘data assets’ that can be actively managed as a trade secret
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
Only 1 in 10 U.S. blockchain patent apps have been issued; China PCT filings outpace the U.S. almost 3 to 1
For all the discussion about blockchain, the distributed ledger that is the foundation for fast, decentralized transactions, relatively few patents have been issued. Only about
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.
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
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
China is source of 43% of world’s patent applications; 60% of trademark apps
China may not yet be on an equal footing with the leading industrialized nations in terms invention quality and brand recognition, but according to a
U.S. Trademark head, PTAB Chief Judge to speak about IP eligibility – $100 discount for IPCU readers
Intellectual property and IP law are in a constant state of flux. For those interested in keeping up with recent changes the 11th annual Corporate
U.S. patent grants down the most since 2009; China is only nation up
U.S. patent grants were down 3.5% in 2018 over 2017, only the second decline in the past decade, but the largest. All nations experienced a
