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Featured Events

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Trademark Protection in E-Commerce
US

The ‘Notice and Takedown’ Mechanism & its impact on the digital market

May 14, 202619 regs
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2026 IP Excellence Awards

The inaugural scalable program structure for recognitions, nominations, and featured honorees.

Jun 1, 20260 regs
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IIPLA 2026 China
Pullman Xuhui Shanghai • Shanghai • CN

A premium IIPLA China summit connecting global IP leaders, institutional partners, and strategic delegates.

Jun 8, 202634 regs
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Featured Courses

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Certified Patent Valuation Analyst (CPVA)
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Certified Patent Valuation Analyst (CPVA)

Master patent valuation, monetization, licensing negotiation, damages analysis, and the Patent Valuation Gauntlet through IIPLA's consolidated CPVA certification course.

IIPLA Faculty • Certified Patent Valuation Analyst Program Team
20 hours$3,480 member
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Global Trademark Filing Bootcamp
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Global Trademark Filing Bootcamp

A practice-first program covering clearance, filing, objections, and portfolio governance across key markets.

Sarah Chen • Partner, Head of Trademark Strategy
8 hours$149 member
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Technology Transfer Commercialisation Lab
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Technology Transfer Commercialisation Lab

A practical course on commercialization readiness, licensing structures, and university-industry execution.

Claire Dupont • Director, Technology Transfer
10 hoursFree
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Decade-Long Patent Battle Between Carma Technology and Uber Threatens Ridesharing Industry

Carma Technology, founded by Sean O’Sullivan in 2007, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Uber alleging unauthorized use of five patents related to ridesharing matching systems. The case, progressing in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, highlights a complex dispute with potential r…

May 12, 2026
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Illinois State University Expands Intellectual Property Education Across Diverse Academic Programs

During the 2025-26 academic year, Illinois State University advanced its initiative to embed intellectual property (IP) awareness into student learning across various departments. Supported by key university centers, the program equips students with practical knowledge on protecting and commercializing their original…

May 12, 2026
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MIDF Launches Malaysia’s Inaugural Intellectual Property-Backed Financing Facility

Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Berhad (MIDF) has approved its first financing facility under the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO)–MIDF Intellectual Property-Backed Financing Pilot Programme. This landmark transaction utilises intellectual property assets as collateral, marking a transformative…

May 12, 2026
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