PatentsGlobal
Franklin Pierce School of Law students lead initiatives to narrow the gender gap in IP law through awareness events and professional engagement
At the University of New Hampshire’s Franklin Pierce School of Law, students are actively addressing the persistent gender disparity in intellectual property law. Through the Intellectual Property Law Association’s annual Women in Intellectual Property Night and partnerships with leading IP professionals, the school f…
Friday, May 15, 2026
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PatentsGlobal
New framework aims to professionalize IP management and promote diverse knowledge transfer methods including open science
The University of Hamburg has adopted its inaugural Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy alongside updated IP Guidelines to modernize the management of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and other IP arising from research and teaching. Anchored by the vision “IP in the Service of Society,” the strategy emphasizes both co…
Friday, May 15, 2026
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PatentsAfrica
The African Regional Intellectual Property Organisation celebrates 40 years of fostering innovation and economic growth, expanding its reach among member states and enhancing IP a…
Since its establishment in 1976, ARIPO has played a pivotal yet underrecognized role in safeguarding intellectual property rights for English-speaking African countries. With 19 member states and a newly inaugurated headquarters in Harare, Zimbabwe, ARIPO is poised to elevate its profile and impact, supporting patents…
Friday, May 15, 2026
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PatentsAfrica
On African Technology and Intellectual Property Day, Togo highlights IP’s pivotal role in fostering innovation and industrial growth across OAPI member states
Togo joined 16 other African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) member countries to celebrate the 26th African Technology and Intellectual Property Day, underscoring intellectual property’s critical role in economic development and technological progress. Minister of Industry Manuella Santos emphasized IP as a…
Friday, May 15, 2026
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AI & IPGlobal
Te Puni Kōkiri and MBIE Collaborate on Policy to Safeguard Māori Culture Amid AI Advancements
New Zealand government agencies, including Te Puni Kōkiri and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, are addressing the complex issues surrounding artificial intelligence's impact on Māori cultural intellectual property. Officials highlight both opportunities and risks, emphasizing the need for robust go…
Friday, May 15, 2026
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PolicyGlobal
Vietnam affirms commitment to IP enforcement and invites dialogue with international partners following US Special 301 Report concerns
Vietnam’s Foreign Ministry has expressed readiness to clarify its intellectual property policies with the United States and other international partners. The ministry highlighted ongoing legal reforms, enforcement efforts, and cooperation with technology platforms to combat IP infringement, responding to issues raised…
Friday, May 15, 2026
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PolicyAfrica
Comprehensive workshops and seminars in Addis Ababa bolster IP awareness among SMEs, policymakers, and academic institutions
From November 4 to 8, 2024, the World Intellectual Property Organization’s Division for Africa partnered with Ethiopia’s government and Ethiopian Intellectual Property Authority to host IP Week in Addis Ababa. The event featured targeted workshops and seminars aimed at enhancing the effective use of intellectual prope…
Friday, May 15, 2026
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TrademarksUSA
Sale of Preakness and Black Eyed Susan Stakes IP to Churchill Downs Raises Questions About State’s Financial Commitments and Control
Churchill Downs Incorporated’s April 2026 agreement to acquire the intellectual property rights to Maryland’s Preakness and Black Eyed Susan Stakes from 1/ST Maryland LLC, controlled by the Stronach family, has sparked debate over the state’s substantial investments exceeding $500 million in horse racing infrastructur…
Friday, May 15, 2026
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