IP
EPO project to push patent data beyond the language barrier goes live
First stage of machine-translation scheme makes its debut, with Japan lined up to join the next phase ...  »
Eager beaver sinks teeth into pop star’s trademark action
Software company wields free-speech defence against Justin Bieber’s claim that app sells his IP Rights down the river...  »
Pfizer victorious in EU case against Viagra sound-alike drinks brand
General Court of the European Union detects deliberate confusion in alcoholic drink line’s bid to benefit from phonetic association with popular drug...  »
Pioneering form of IP Rights aims for positive image
Innovative law to protect likenesses of well-known figures is likely to spark interest from high-profile celebrities...  »
Processing power
Critics of the USPTO believe that it should be doing more to improve the quality of the patents that it grants and the speed with which it processes applications. But Curtis Rose of Hewlett-Packard De....  »
Somewhere over the rainbow there's no public domain
Warner Brothers aims to scare trademark travellers off the Yellow Brick Road...  »
Putting science to work
In a company focused on innovation, it’s crucial for IP practitioners to put in place processes today that will meet the needs of tomorrow. Mike Walker, chief IP counsel at DuPont Legal, explains th....  »
Crunching on patent data
Corporate IP portfolios were once considered the sole domain of the legal professional, but circumstance has forced and technology has enabled greater insight and collaboration. Nestlé’s assistant ....  »
Korea rising in IP league
South Korea is the world’s fourth-largest filer of IP Rights. Strong policy-making and a clear focus on IP management by Korean companies have been the keys to its success. Richard Young discovers w....  »
Facebook flotation filing highlights IP risks as significant threat
Social network’s application to go public reveals insights into the IP challenges faced by large technology companies...  »