IP
United for Technology
Putting the right IP management system in place can help companies to consolidate the work of their independent business units. Gisela Carlson, IP administrator at United Technologies, explains how to....  »
The Rolling Stones
The self-appointed ‘greatest rock ‘n’ roll band in the world’ certainly has one of the world’s greatest logos. The famous ‘tongue and lips’ device perfectly captures what the Stones ar....  »
Inventor builds glowing legacy with wood process
On 15 May, United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) unveiled Michael Sykes as the winner of this year’s Modern Marvels Invent Now Challenge, held in partnership with America’s National ....  »
UK Court backs payouts after patent failure
Patent failure should not trigger the recall of damages won in infringement suits, according to the UK Court of Appeal. ...  »
Web chiefs seek help on new digital districts
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) announced on 10 May that a series of new generic top level domains (gTLDs) are likely to arrive next summer – and it wants the onlin....  »
Knock-off park riffs on Disney theme
A state-run Beijing theme park planner has built an entire resort that rips off the worldwide attractions of Disney ...  »
Clinton Foundation backs Thai patent policy
The government of Thailand has attracted an unlikely supporter for its recent decision to issue government-use compulsory licenses on drugs made by American firms – former US President, Bill Clint....  »
Pre-exit Web chief views crystal ball
Vint Cerf – outgoing chairman of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) – has addressed the coming end of his tenure in a video interview that peers into the organisatio....  »
Scouting for Talent
What has camping, tying knots and cooking sausages over campfires got to do with copyright piracy? More than you would imagine, if you are a Boy Scout in Los Angeles, says Richard Brass...  »
Trader made to go public as IP thief
Reports emerged on 3 May that an online software trader has been forced to advertise that he is a counterfeiter, following a lawsuit brought by Microsoft....  »