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At the University of New Hampshire’s Franklin Pierce School of Law, students are actively addressing the persistent gender disparity in intellectual property law. Through the Intellectual Property Law Association’s annual Women in Intellectual Property Night and partnerships with leading IP professionals, the school f…
The University of Hamburg has adopted its inaugural Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy alongside updated IP Guidelines to modernize the management of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and other IP arising from research and teaching. Anchored by the vision “IP in the Service of Society,” the strategy emphasizes both co…
Since its establishment in 1976, ARIPO has played a pivotal yet underrecognized role in safeguarding intellectual property rights for English-speaking African countries. With 19 member states and a newly inaugurated headquarters in Harare, Zimbabwe, ARIPO is poised to elevate its profile and impact, supporting patents…
Togo joined 16 other African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) member countries to celebrate the 26th African Technology and Intellectual Property Day, underscoring intellectual property’s critical role in economic development and technological progress. Minister of Industry Manuella Santos emphasized IP as a…
New Zealand government agencies, including Te Puni Kōkiri and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, are addressing the complex issues surrounding artificial intelligence's impact on Māori cultural intellectual property. Officials highlight both opportunities and risks, emphasizing the need for robust go…
Vietnam’s Foreign Ministry has expressed readiness to clarify its intellectual property policies with the United States and other international partners. The ministry highlighted ongoing legal reforms, enforcement efforts, and cooperation with technology platforms to combat IP infringement, responding to issues raised…
From November 4 to 8, 2024, the World Intellectual Property Organization’s Division for Africa partnered with Ethiopia’s government and Ethiopian Intellectual Property Authority to host IP Week in Addis Ababa. The event featured targeted workshops and seminars aimed at enhancing the effective use of intellectual prope…
Churchill Downs Incorporated’s April 2026 agreement to acquire the intellectual property rights to Maryland’s Preakness and Black Eyed Susan Stakes from 1/ST Maryland LLC, controlled by the Stronach family, has sparked debate over the state’s substantial investments exceeding $500 million in horse racing infrastructur…
IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, Business.Scoop, The Great Intellectual Property, with practical notes for India IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
The Gyeongbuk Western Intellectual Property Center will host a free public patent attorney counseling session on June 17, providing one-on-one consultations to local residents and small business owners. The initiative aims to improve access to intellectual property services in regions with limited resources, addressin…
Starting February 2, 2026, small and medium-sized enterprises across Europe can access renewed EU funding through the SME Fund to identify and protect intellectual property. The program subsidizes IP scans, patent, trademark, design filings, and state-of-the-art searches, aiming to increase IP rights adoption among SM…
In today’s innovation-led economy, intangible assets such as patents, trademarks, and know-how constitute a significant portion of corporate value, particularly in sectors like technology and pharmaceuticals. With intellectual property crimes escalating—fueled by digital channels and pandemic-related shifts—companies…
The eighth Bnoskka Annual Lecture on Intellectual Property convened in Accra as part of World Intellectual Property Day observances, spotlighting the intersection of IP and sports. Experts traced Ghana’s copyright legislative history, addressed enforcement hurdles, and emphasized expanding IP education beyond traditio…
The World Intellectual Property Organization's 2014 report highlights a 9% increase in global patent applications in 2013, with China accounting for nearly one-third of filings worldwide. Trademark applications also rose sharply, reaching almost 5 million, fueled by strong demand in China. While China and the US exper…
Managing IP hosted its prestigious EMEA Awards ceremony on June 21, 2023, at the Hilton London Metropole, acknowledging law firms, companies, and practitioners for their exceptional intellectual property work in 2022. Highlights included cross-border patent litigation victories for Novartis and Nokia, a Lifetime Achie…
The UK government confirms that during the Brexit transition period from February 1 to December 31, 2020, EU intellectual property laws will continue to apply in the UK without disruption. The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) will convert nearly 1.4 million EU trademarks and 700,000 EU designs into comparable UK rig…
Following the conclusion of the Brexit transition period on 31 December 2020, significant modifications to UK intellectual property law and procedures have been implemented from 1 January 2021. These changes affect UK representation before the EU Intellectual Property Office, the creation of comparable UK trade marks…
A government study analyzing UK industries from 2014 to 2016 identifies extensive use of intellectual property (IP) rights—including patents, trademarks, registered designs, and copyright—across multiple sectors. Industries with above-average IP usage accounted for nearly 27% of non-financial value-added output and ov…
Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Pham Thu Hang affirmed the country’s firm stance on intellectual property (IP) enforcement, highlighting recent legislative improvements and enforcement actions. Vietnam is actively collaborating with international partners to foster transparency and combat IP infring…
John A. Squires serves as the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), overseeing one of the world’s largest IP offices. Bringing extensive experience in intellectual property law, fintech, and regulatory compliance, Squires advises the Preside…
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has compiled extensive intellectual property data for Singapore, highlighting the country's patent activity and IP environment. This resource serves as a key reference for understanding Singapore's position in the global IP framework.
American University’s Washington College of Law recently held the 14th Peter A. Jaszi Distinguished Lecture on Intellectual Property, an annual event dedicated to advancing discourse on IP law. The lecture series honors Peter A. Jaszi’s contributions to the field and provides a platform for leading voices to discuss c…
Probir Mehta, Facebook's Global Trade Policy official, addresses critical issues surrounding intellectual property, trade policy, and the internet. His insights underscore the evolving challenges faced by digital platforms in balancing IP enforcement with global trade dynamics and internet governance frameworks.
The Indian government has announced a three-year waiver of fees for intellectual property registrations connected to the sports industry. This initiative is designed to stimulate growth and safeguard innovations in sports technology, equipment, and branding by reducing financial barriers for applicants.
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