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
PatentsLatin America
The Global Intellectual Property Alliance (GLIPA) and Mexican think tank CAIINNO have analyzed patenting trends in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico, uncovering a significant gender gap in inventor participation. Their study highlights a decline in patent filings by both men and women from 2017 to 2022, though mixed…
Thursday, March 7, 2024
PatentsGlobal
A comprehensive survey of 188 technology companies across 11 sectors finds that patent licensing, whether from patent trolls, universities, or product companies, seldom leads to new innovation or technology transfer. The findings cast doubt on the traditional justification for patents, especially in rapidly evolving i…
Friday, March 13, 2015