Patentsuganda
At a national dialogue on intellectual property, technology transfer, and research commercialization held in Kampala, Uganda's UNCST executive secretary Dr. James Kisaale emphasized the need for the country to move beyond research production and focus on converting innovations into marketable products and services. Th…
Thursday, August 6, 2026
PatentsGlobal
Hanoi has initiated the “Creating Cultural Intellectual Property from the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Hanoi’s Pho” competition, marking a strategic effort to leverage traditional culture as a driver for socio-economic development. This initiative exemplifies a modern approach to heritage promotion by recognizing c…
Monday, August 3, 2026
PatentsMiddle East
The UAE’s Economic Integration Committee, led by Minister Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, has advanced initiatives to strengthen retail price monitoring and consumer protection. These efforts aim to maintain market stability, support national companies’ expansion into intellectual property, and enhance the country’s busin…
Thursday, June 25, 2026
PatentsMiddle East
The escalation of conflict in the Middle East has led to a sharp decline in global economic growth, reducing the rate to 2.5%, the lowest recorded since the COVID-19 pandemic. This downturn reflects widespread instability affecting international trade, investment, and market confidence.
Friday, June 12, 2026
PatentsGlobal
The Nigerian Federal Government is intensifying efforts to leverage intellectual property as a catalyst for economic development, investment, and job creation. Through collaboration with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the rollout of the Industrial Property Administration System (IPAS), Nigeria…
Thursday, May 28, 2026
PatentsAfrica
Dr. Ayine has called for a simplified intellectual property (IP) system as a critical driver for economic growth. Highlighting the importance of accessible and efficient IP frameworks, he argues that reducing complexity will encourage innovation and attract investment, ultimately benefiting Ghana’s development traject…
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
LicensingGlobal
A comprehensive report commissioned by BIO and AUTM reveals that academic patent licensing under the Bayh-Dole Act has contributed $1.33 trillion to U.S. industry output and supported over 4 million jobs from 1995 to 2015. Despite political calls for increased federal control, the decentralized system continues to dri…
Tuesday, June 20, 2017