PatentsGlobal
Digital creator Ki Peay has publicly addressed the issue of intellectual property theft after discovering another social media user copied her content verbatim. She emphasizes that this problem disproportionately affects Black women creators, raising critical concerns about ownership, attribution, and protection of or…
Saturday, June 13, 2026
PatentsGlobal
Irini Mylona-Chrysostomou, Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property in Cyprus, emphasizes the critical role of intellectual property protection in fostering innovation, supporting entrepreneurship, and strengthening the economy. Cyprus offers a competitive IP regime aligned with EU standards, facilitating busi…
Saturday, June 13, 2026
PatentsGlobal
David Grutman, a hospitality industry leader who rose from bartending to building a vast empire, underscores the critical role of intellectual property ownership in his ventures. He believes that securing IP rights is fundamental to delivering distinctive, high-end experiences that attract consumers willing to invest…
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
PatentsGlobal
On May 29, 2026, Tshwane University of Technology hosted a World Intellectual Property Day celebration themed “IP and Sport – Ready, Set, Innovation,” spotlighting the critical role of intellectual property in the evolving sports industry. Legal experts and academics emphasized how IP protections underpin athlete bran…
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
PatentsGlobal
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has brought attention to intellectual property (IP) as a crucial but often overlooked factor fueling economic growth in Europe. This development emphasizes the importance of IP rights in fostering innovation, competitiveness, and market expansion within the regio…
Sunday, May 31, 2026
PatentsEurope
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has released a comprehensive overview emphasizing the integral role of intellectual property (IP) in fostering innovation across various European sectors. This analysis explores how IP frameworks support technological advancement and economic growth throughout th…
Thursday, January 29, 2026
AI & IPGlobal
A viral AI-generated video featuring The Simpsons characters in Kaunas has drawn attention from IP lawyers who warn that such creative uses may infringe on protected copyrights and trademarks. Despite the playful appeal, experts emphasize that AI-generated adaptations of well-known characters remain subject to strict…
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
PatentsAfrica
The 5th Annual Africa Intellectual Property Rights Summit convened in Kigali from November 28-30, 2024, focusing on leveraging intellectual property rights (IPRs) to accelerate sustainable development across Africa. Policymakers, industry leaders, and experts discussed integrating IP with trade and innovation under Af…
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
PatentsGlobal
UCB emphasizes that intellectual property (IP) is integral to driving innovation that supports the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The company aligns its business strategy with sustainability and innovation, advocating that IP and development are complementary forces essential to creating lasting value for pa…
Friday, April 26, 2024