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Despite mounting evidence supporting the effectiveness of mediation and other non-adjudicative processes in resolving intellectual property disputes, many practitioners and clients continue to default to litigation and arbitration. This analysis explores the paradox, examining the reasons behind the hesitation to embr…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A small group of organizations held a “private convening” at Belmont University on Monday afternoon involving the future of artificial intelligence (A.I.) and intellectual property called “From Elvis to Infrastructure — Tennessee Launches AI Royalty Economy." Attendees included leaders from a…
Sibilla Delorenzi works at the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI), the federal government's primary point of contact for matters related to intellectual property. The IPI is responsible for examining, granting and managing industrial property rights (patents, trademarks and designs). It works with…
A series of public letters reflect on the impact of internet culture on intellectual property, the evolution of language in media communication, and practical advice for daily life. Contributors discuss the normalization of free content online, the phrasing of media outreach, and share personal anecdotes ranging from…
EP4615820 – “Crystalline Forms of Evenamide” is expected to extend asset exclusivity in EU into 2044 Evenamide is currently being investigated in Newron’s global ENIGMA-TRS Phase III development program, enrolling at least 1,000 schizophrenia patients with topline results expected in Q4-2026
Cedric Muscat, who has recently started his PhD with the IROE group, scooped the Award for Emerging Innovation at the Malta Intellectual Property Awards 2025, for his research on geospatial modelling for offshore wind in the Mediterranean. Supervised by Prof. Susan Gourvenec (SMMI Deputy Director and IROE chair) and D…
Key stakeholders from government, academia and business will convene in Kimberley this week for a colloquium aimed at strengthening South Africa’s innovation and technology commercialisation ecosystem and unlocking new economic opportunities. Hosted by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) in partne…
The rapid growth of the UK space industry and the increasing presence of private enterprises in outer space have brought the issue of intellectual property rights (IPRs) to the forefront. Despite the proliferation of patented inventions, trademarks, and copyrightable works in space, there is currently no international…
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has launched SPARK, a new series of short reports looking into technological trends across different industries. Based on data from patents, Technology SPARK (Short Pieces of Analysis, Research and Knowledge) reports offer clear, data-based insights showing how innov…
Fees for patents, trade marks and designs will increase from 1 April 2026 in the UK. The IPO has published guidance to help customers whose fees may be due around the time of the planned changes.
A forthcoming webinar will provide energy, engineering, and technology professionals with essential guidance on intellectual property (IP) in the sector. The session, featuring the Interim CEO and COO of the Petroleum Technology Research Centre alongside MLT Aikins lawyers, will cover IP basics, the role of collaborat…
White Papers/Briefs September 23, 2025 This white paper, authored by Shivang Patel and Manja Sachet, with contributions from Madeline Hess, Ben Hoch, Max Learner, Bob O’Connor, Jason Slagle, and Scott Zimmermann fr…