New research study on the exclusion of IP damages experts’ opinions, which reveals trends by US district court, IP case type and damages calculation method, could help chief IP officers better control litigation spend
The global scientific and engineering consultancy has bought TechPats, a patent-focused technical expert firm, at a time when an uncertain economy and declining number of M&As has led some companies to issue layoff notices to IP staff
A recent IAM article that cast doubts on whether patents, trademarks and other rights can normally be regarded as standalone assets distinct from the entities that own them sparked a big response. This led its author, Joff Wild, to do some further thinking
Court sides with Copyright Office in first AI art ruling in case brought by Dr Stephen Thaler of DABUS fame, but questions linger when it comes to computer-generated works and copyright protection
24 August 2023
Most patents and trademarks have little to no external worth. There is nothing to support the idea that a large body of assets exists that can be used by their owners to raise money against
24 August 2023
A cinematographic film comprises many independent creations, all of which qualify for independent protection and fall into several categories. RDB v HARPERCOLLINS highlights that the first owner of copyright must ensure that all rights in work created under a contract for service are specifically and individually assigned.
09 August 2023
Shutterstock, Adobe and Nvidia are also using successful AI licensing agreements for generative AI products, but there’s a long way ahead to scale challenges over data usage, fair royalty determination, and more
02 August 2023
Draft legislation would reduce vehicle OEMs design patent rights and require release of data and tools for repairs, but Congressmen are also concerned about right-to-repair for smartphones, home appliances, and farm equipment
19 July 2023
There is no excuse for not embracing diversity, equity and inclusion as part of the effort to attract and retain talent, but solving IP’s visibility problem is what will deliver the most meaningful results
06 July 2023
AI patent inventorship issues are front and centre in a USPTO request for comments, but the US Supreme Court rejected an appeal on the question
13 June 2023
US District Judge Brantley Starr may oversee only small numbers of patent, trade secret, trademark and copyright cases, but what if other judges follow suit?
01 June 2023
The launch of the Unified Patent Court today is the latest development in a revolutionary period that is only just getting started and from which there is no escape
01 June 2023
More than 8,000 attendees - including patent professionals - flocked to the world's biggest IP event last week
24 May 2023
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