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GE takes Quirky approach to stimulating innovation
Technology company in landmark agreement to release swathes of patents to prominent crowd-funding audience...  »
Protecting an economic victory in China
The national IP office of the biggest nation has beaten its US counterpart to become the world’s top filing location. But that success stems from an even wider transformation across China’s econom....  »
Cyberspace sourpuss Grumpy Cat in a mood for trademarks
Smash-hit internet ‘meme’ gets claws into brand protection issues, following six-month reign of misery over social networks...  »
Leveraging an edge on the America Invents Act
NewLegal Review explores how IP management technology gives IP owners the flexibility they need to adapt to legislative changes...  »
General counsel emerging at strategic heart of corporations
A KPMG report has found that in-house lawyers are enjoying higher boardroom visibility – particularly in IP-rich organisations, writes Jo Russell...  »
Tipping point arrives for America Invents Act
Paradigm shift in US patent system ready to take effect, bringing fundamental change to the filing process as well as the fee structure, writes Matt Packer...  »
US and UK deal makes GPS technology free and open
Agreement follows global discord over UK government body’s bid to assert royalty rights...  »
Gates-backed humanitarian venture fends off domain payout demand
WIPO arbitrators extinguish attempt to wring half a million Euros from charitable UN fund dedicated to providing drugs to developing world...  »
Kaepernick and Kardashian marks highlight quirky world of the Celebrity Brand
As NFL victory poses leap for registration, Kim, Kourtney and Khloe find that branding is more than skin deep, writes Matt Packer...  »
Broadway bosses stuck in tangled web of Spider-Man musical lawsuit
Settlement over IP tied up in stage production threatens to collapse as parties waver on their commitment to terms...  »