For the time being, it is unwise either to underestimate the long-term potential of AI and its machine learning (ML) subcategory or to assign to it an omniscience that it does not possess.

Every human invention begins as a spark in the mind — or, neurologically speaking,

Given the ongoing trend of legalization for cannabis and cannabis-derived products observed in the EU in recent years,

As a religious and cultural tradition, the symbols of Easter exist independently of corporate control; these beliefs, motifs and customs are living heritage, and the imagery associated...

Following Luxembourg's 2018 budget law approval, IP owners are eagerly expecting the draft law on the new IP regime to be voted during the first trimester of 2018.

The European Court of Justice has delivered a landmark ruling clarifying what constitutes "individual character" in EU design protection, addressing whether creativity and originality are necessary requirements. This decision resolves longstanding uncertainty about how design rights differ from copyright protection and whether selecting from predefined components can still qualify for intellectual property protection.

According to Wipo's latest published statistics for the year 2015, the entire African continent collectively was the recipient of approximately 0.5 percent of the world's patent filings in that year.

Though we may not all admit it, few among us can resist the appeal of a candy bar. But did you know the history of these confections and their value as Intellectual Property assets?

From the roar of the crowd to the precision of a last-second goal, sport captivates billions worldwide. But behind every athletic achievement lies a complex web of innovation, branding, and technology—all powered by Intellectual Property. Discover how patents, trademarks, and copyrights shape the games we love, from basketball's humble beginnings to today's data-driven training systems.

International LEGO Day may sound like a holiday for playing with toys, but January 28's unofficial celebration also represents something far more serious...

Many different roles are involved in the processes of generating and protecting innovation. When measuring Intellectual Property (IP)

To conclude our series on Intellectual Property (IP) topics in the MENAP region, our three authors, Jan Wrede (Dubai), Shaukat Ali (Lahore) and Yasir Masood (Dubai), held an open panel discussion...

Universities generate innovations that can transform industries and society. Yet most Intellectual Property (IP) produced never reaches the market, with 70 to 80 percent of university patents remaining unlicensed.

The death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, 2022, and the accession of King Charles III have shone a light on the system of Royal Warrants of Appointment: what they mean...

The primary purpose of patents is to protect innovation from infringement and unauthorized duplication.

The balance between protecting design innovation and maintaining healthy market competition has long been a central theme in Intellectual Property (IP) law.

The Intellectual Property (IP) sector is dynamic and complex, unlike any other. That is why those best placed to keep their finger on its pulse are seasoned IP professionals...

AI-based technologies will play a significant role in patent practice and, particularly, in managing the growing demand for patents to protect increasingly complex inventions.

Productivity is considered the most important determinant of long-term economic growth and income.

Intellectual Property (IP) is often the secret sauce of business expansion, artistic expression and inventive excellence, which means a lot must be done to preserve and promote it.