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was a research project carried out by the EPO to hypothesize on the shape of patenting 25 years into the 21st century according...

What makes people wait in line for days to get their hands on the latest iteration of a phone series or a pair of neon sneakers.

The process of applying for and receiving a patent is measured in years, even when expedited. In the meantime, it is only natural for inventors and organizations to seek ways to discourage...

What impact will Brexit have on Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs)? The question is complicated as SPCs are national rights governed by EU Regulations – specifically...

Intellectual Property (IP) is big business, with the United States' private investment into these assets reaching almost $1.4 trillion USD in 2022 alone. Yet IP is not just for the rich and famous – or the infamous.

Innovators in the medical device industry stand at the crossroads of technology and medicine, meaning that they face the patent challenges of both as well as unique legal concerns.

We have all seen or read about examples of media created by generative artificial intelligence (GenAI): synthesized images, videos and audio that appear to represent real people or famous characters.

In 2007, the European Patent Office (EPO) published a speculative examination of what the future of Intellectual Property (IP) might look like, imagining four hyper-real versions of 2025 defined by singular forces.

No matter their industry, all commercial assets are wont to be touched by time and the fickle winds that varyingly drive and buffet the marketplace. In this regard, Intellectual Property (IP) investments...

They are the stories that obsess, thrill and intrigue us, but tales of crime become far more disconcerting if justice is not served at the end. Without modern forensic tools and techniques...

Today, digital twins are integral across sectors like manufacturing, construction, healthcare, transportation and entertainment. As industries increasingly adopt these technologies for predictive maintenance...

For startups, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), law firms, big corporations and R&D institutions, managing resources effectively is crucial to success. Intellectual Property (IP)...

Athletes, fans and businesses are looking forward to the Olympic and Paralympic Games in France this year. But how can brands navigate the complex rules of Intellectual Property (IP)...

The pharmaceutical industry has long relied on Intellectual Property (IP) protections in the pursuit of better, more accessible healthcare solutions. However, with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI)...

We will look at some of the most pertinent issues to consider when collecting and maintaining sufficient proof of genuine use.

Nothing can be left to chance in Intellectual Property (IP), so in this painstaking sector, it is often worth taking a second look at what has gone before – finding new agreements or starting over where there are none.

Speak to anyone familiar with the system of unitary effect for European Patents (EPs), and they will, with near certainty, remark that one of its advantages is its favorable fee regime.