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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.
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Playing your cards right: trade secret or patent?
Understand the strengths and weaknesses of trade secrets and patents before choosing one or the other for your Intellectual Property (IP).
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What can be trademarked — and what cannot?
At first glance, the topic of trademark eligibility seems obvious, but the reality is a lot more complex.