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Big challenges for green trademarks
Firms keen to advertise their "eco" credentials through trademarks will need to tread lightly in terms of what the courts will permit.
Intellectual Property protection in Sub-Saharan Africa: progress and challenges
Despite facing political instability and infrastructure challenges, economies in Sub-Saharan Africa are on the rise.
® vs. ™: Which trademark symbol should I use and when?
Using the correct trademark symbol at the right time is crucial to protecting your brand identity.
Generative AI and the question of authorship
For the second chapter of this blog miniseries, we examine an issue that has already made considerable waves in the IP world — AI's potential (or lack thereof) for authorship.
New dawns in IP: stories from the frontier of innovation
The UPC is set to launch in Europe while legislators in the United States tackle the risks and opportunities of generative AI.
Can generative AI generate IP? The rise of ChatGPT
In this first chapter of a blog miniseries about generative AI and its implications for Intellectual Property, we begin with OpenAI's already-controversial model — ChatGPT.
Intangible witness - the Intellectual Property of forensics
When it comes to crime-solving tools, the full force of the patent system is available to protect the technologies protecting the public.
Editor's pick
Intellectual Property considerations when expanding to the United Arab Emirates
When entering a new market, it is vital to carefully analyze all aspects of Intellectual Property (IP) that may be involved.
Making the most of your patent drawings
Drawings are an essential element of any patent application for a device or design that requires a visual depiction of the functions and concepts involved.
The tech dilemma: Should I patent my app?
After developing a trail-blazer mobile app or feature, the ultimate question you need to answer is whether it makes sense to pursue patentability.
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Patents
Licensing regimes under the UPC: What will change?
The opening of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) on June 1, 2023, raises questions about potential changes to existing licensing regimes.
IP takes flight: inventing the future of aviation
Discover some sustainable innovations that promise to make air travel more environmentally friendly for future generations.
What does "patent pending" mean (and can it protect inventions)?
Using the term "patent pending" signals that an invention is currently seeking patent office approval, but its actual legal weight is not always as obvious.
Trademarks
Big challenges for green trademarks
Firms keen to advertise their "eco" credentials through trademarks will need to tread lightly in terms of what the courts will permit.
® vs. ™: Which trademark symbol should I use and when?
Using the correct trademark symbol at the right time is crucial to protecting your brand identity.
Tales of woe: the cost of a botched rebrand
Just as rebranding can bring about a revitalizing facelift and an influx of followers, it can also lead to embarrassing financial disaster.
Industry News
New dawns in IP: stories from the frontier of innovation
The UPC is set to launch in Europe while legislators in the United States tackle the risks and opportunities of generative AI.
AI-Pocalypse now? IP news from the edge of innovation
The inexorable march of artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technology (ET) has well and truly reached the world of Intellectual Property (IP).
Peak IP: Top stories of trademarks, patents and copyrights
Gear up for an expedition into the fascinating world of Intellectual Property with this roundup of trademarks, patents and copyright news.
