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Is a cease and desist letter enforceable?

What is a cease and desist letter, and when is it used? Learn the basics of this common first and potentially last step of an IP dispute.

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Unitary effect and European validations in view of national prior rights

It has now been over six months since the doors of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) opened, bringing numerous changes for European patent applicants and recent patentees.

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エブリデイIP:アメコミの戦い

黄金時代の苦闘から、業界の巨人であるマーベルとDCが直面する今日の課題まで、アメコミの世界における知財の役割をご確認ください。

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知財実務へのAI導入の逆風を検証

AIをプロフェッショナル・サービスに適用しようという熱意にはそれなりの意義がありますが、私たちは特許に関わる技術の限界とリスクを認識する必要があります。

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A taste of IP news, American-style

This month's IP news is a cornucopia of updates from the home of roast turkey and pumpkin pie.

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And yet they move: a story of IP and technology assessment

Creating a fleet of autonomous vehicles that can match or exceed the average driver for safety and reliability is no small feat.

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More than meets the eye: trademark functions in the modern era

Nothing in Intellectual Property (IP) law is one-dimensional, least of all the ubiquitous trademark.

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IP briefs: Abolition of the EPC's "10-day rule"

For the Intellectual Property (IP) system to function predictably and consistently, regulations must be set in stone. Yet that stone can still be reshaped as needed.

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Spooktacular Halloween inventions

This time of year, the moon can have a strange effect on even the stalwart IP sector. So, join us as we lift the coffin lid on five eerie inventions – if you dare!

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Artisanal pride and legal prejudice

Explore the European Union's expansion of IP exclusivity for traditional industries and two recent out-of-court settlements.

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Five ways IP can help in a recession

Market downturns are painful, but as a category of intangible assets, IP is less susceptible to these kinds of fluctuations and can offer much-needed stability.

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Design patents and design rights: What are they and what do they do?

Designs require protection just as inventions do. Learn how a design patent or similar IP right can help safeguard your unique creations.