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Naughty or nice: a look at the month’s biggest IP wins and losses

From copyrights to trademarks to patents: a roundup of this month's news and trends from the world of Intellectual Property.

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"Don’t copy that IP!" Pirated and counterfeit software

Understanding how pirated and counterfeit software differ is critical to knowing the best ways to protect the underlying IP.

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Taking products at face value: trademarks and origin

A roundup of the biggest Intellectual Property (IP) stories from around the world.

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IP Valuation: How to measure what you cannot see

In some cases, the worth of an organization's IP far exceeds that of its physical resources, property or other holdings.

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Push vs. pull: patents and access to medicines

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the issue of access to affordable medicines to the forefront of Intellectual Property (IP) debate in recent months.

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Defensive publication or patent application: Which works best?

Choosing a defensive publication over the traditional patent application route makes sense under certain circumstances.

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A chocolate bunny meltdown and other IP bites

A roundup of the biggest Intellectual Property (IP) stories from around the world.

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Everyday IP: The technology behind movie magic

Several critical phases of innovation, each involving one or more inventors, ensured that moviemaking evolved from a curiosity into mainstream entertainment.

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What happens now to Royal Warrants of Appointment?

For many businesses, large and small, succession brings not only a change in ruler but a change in their marketing.

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Sustainability in the Intellectual Property life cycle

Unleash the power of IP and innovation to realize business success.

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Everyday IP: Mickey Mouse and the tale of Intellectual Property in film

The issue of Disney's signature Mickey Mouse character entering the public domain is just one example of IP's major — and multifaceted — effects on the movie business.

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Moderna sues Pfizer / BioNTech for COVID vaccine patent infringement

Though Intellectual Property (IP) disputes are not uncommon in the pharmaceutical industry, the scale and prominence of this litigation are of rare magnitude.