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DOE Unveils Public Database Featuring Intellectual Property from DOE National Labs and Sites

DOE’s Office of Technology Transitions created the Visual Intellectual Property Search database, known as VIPS, to make it easier to perform intellectual property searches and find new technologies developed at DOE’s 17 National Laboratories and several additional DOE plants and sites. More than 20,000 inventions and software packages available for exploration and licensing Thousands of the treasures developed by scientists working for the Department of Energy—ideas, methods and software created to address some of the world’s biggest challenges—are now available in one place for entrepreneurs, researchers and others interested in learning more and developing them for commercialization. DOE’s Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) has created the Visual Intellectual Property Search database, known as VIPS, to make it easier to perform intellectual property searches and find new technologies developed at DOE’s 17 National Laboratories and several additional DOE plants and sites. The database contains information on thousands of patents issued for research conducted by DOE scientists and engineers, as well as more than 6,200 available software packages.

Intellectual Property Theft and Commercial Fraud

are not victimless crimes — criminals take advantage of people looking for a good deal and steal proprietary information from American businesses. These crimes impact Americans at the individual and national level. Fake goods sold at low prices harm our families and friends; dangerous and cheap goods flooding the market harm our economy and the country at large. Stolen data and proprietary information directly harm businesses and consumers, too. HSI is a key player in the U.S. government’s fight against intellectual property theft and actively investigates illicit imports and pirated content that violate rights holders’ copyrights and trademarks. HSI prioritizes its intellectual property investigations to address the most egregious criminal schemes that threaten U.S. economic and national security and public health and safety. Every year, people and businesses import trillions of dollars in goods into the United States. Unfortunately, some people and companies don’t follow U.S. laws.

Navigating Intellectual Property Law in the UAE

Business owners and entrepreneurs must be aware of the intellectual property laws in the UAE to be able to safeguard their creations and business sec…

Business owners and entrepreneurs must be aware of the intellectual property laws in the UAE to be able to safeguard their creations and business secrets, thereby securing their unique offerings and maintaining a compet…

CFAs: Support for Intellectual Property Protection Activities (Hungary) - fundsforNGOs

The National Research, Development and Innovation Fund in Hungary provides funding to support intellectual property protection and commercialization,…

The National Research, Development and Innovation Fund in Hungary provides funding to support intellectual property protection and commercialization, including patents, utility models, plant varieties, trademarks, and d…

The Impact of Brexit upon Intellectual Property Rights and Disputes

The resulting changes – set out below – were almost all as a result of the Withdrawal Agreement reached between the UK government and the EU at the e…

The resulting changes – set out below – were almost all as a result of the Withdrawal Agreement reached between the UK government and the EU at the end of 2019, and the subsequent Brexit implementing legislation introdu…

Chris Hodder: Brexit watch: intellectual property rights

Rowan Public Affairs’ Chris Hodder examines the impact Brexit could have on patents, trademarks, designs and copyrights.

Rowan Public Affairs’ Chris Hodder examines the impact Brexit could have on patents, trademarks, designs and copyrights.

Can mediation be used to resolve intellectual property disputes in India?

At the recent European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) Conference 2023 held in Spain, a panellist judge stated with conviction, “There is…

At the recent European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) Conference 2023 held in Spain, a panellist judge stated with conviction, “There is no IP dispute that cannot be mediated. If the parties want to, they ca…

Churchill Downs Enters Agreement To Acquire Preakness Intellectual Property Rights

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Menu Research Entries Industry Leaders PDF Archive Race Replays Rising Stars Sales Statistics Sire Lists Upcoming Stakes Features Ben's Stall Conversations Derby Top 12 of 2026 Making Waves Podcasts-Audio Podcasts-Video…

IP Facts and Figures 2025 - Global intellectual property applications and active IP rights

Global intellectual property (IP) filing activity in 2024 showed broad-based growth. Patent applications climbed 4.9% to 3.7 million, with utility mo…

Global intellectual property (IP) filing activity in 2024 showed broad-based growth. Patent applications climbed 4.9% to 3.7 million, with utility models – a special form of patent right – posting a similar gain of 4% t…

India’s Intellectual Property Ecosystem: A Record-Breaking Year Insights From The Annual Report 2024–25 Published By The Patent Office

Summary: India’s intellectual property ecosystem achieved a record-breaking year in FY 2024-25, with total filings surging nearly 20% across patents,…

Summary: India’s intellectual property ecosystem achieved a record-breaking year in FY 2024-25, with total filings surging nearly 20% across patents, trademarks, designs, GIs, and copyrights. This growth signals rising…

Intellectual Property Rights November 2025: Key IPR rulings of the Month

In November 2025, a series of significant developments unfolded across India’s Intellectual Property landscape. From the Delhi HC’s orders restrainin…

In November 2025, a series of significant developments unfolded across India’s Intellectual Property landscape. From the Delhi HC’s orders restraining unauthorised cricket streaming and addressing copyright and trade dr…

World Intellectual Property Indicators 2025: Highlights - Patents highlights

In 2024, innovators from around the world submitted a record breaking 3.7 million patent applications, up 4.9% on 2023

In 2024, innovators from around the world submitted a record breaking 3.7 million patent applications, up 4.9% on 2023

World Intellectual Property Indicators Report: Trademark and Industrial Design Filing Activity Rose in 2019; Patent Applications Marked Rare Decline

Go to: Patents | Trademarks | Industrial designs | Plant varieties | Geographical indications | Publishing industry

Go to: Patents | Trademarks | Industrial designs | Plant varieties | Geographical indications | Publishing industry

World Intellectual Property Indicators: Filings for Patents, Trademarks, Industrial Designs Reach Record Heights in 2018

Go to: Patents | Trademarks | Industrial designs | Plant varieties | Geographical indications | Publishing industry

Go to: Patents | Trademarks | Industrial designs | Plant varieties | Geographical indications | Publishing industry