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Patent, Trademark, and Copyright: Definitions and Distinctions

Erik K Pelton

” Patent covers inventions that are novel, original, and have some sort of industrial utility, such as equipment or machinery. The vast majority are brand names, logo, and slogans. Some of the chips, cameras, and mechanical features that make up the iPhone could be patentable inventions and devices.

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Impact of AI on Global IP Systems

IIPRD

AI and the Global IP System We need a worldwide intellectual property (IP) structure that encourages innovation and invention if we are to benefit from generative AI. Specifically, artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have opened up new avenues for invention that only minimally entail human intervention.

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Patent, Copyright, Trademark : What’s the difference?

Erik K Pelton

A patent generally protects inventions while a copyright protects an original work of creativity. A trademark protects something that indicates the source of goods or services — generally a brand name, logo, or slogan. See graphic below for more details: The post Patent, Copyright, Trademark : What’s the difference?

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Year’s ‘Best’ Inventions Show the Breadth of Today’s Creators and Speed to Marketplace – For Some

IP Close Up

From the drawing board to the marketplace, a broad range of imaginative new inventions are reaching people faster and wider. Amazingly, many of TIME magazine’s best inventions Continue reading.

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Dragons' Den IP Blog - Series 22 Episode 3

Dragons' Den

Back in Ukraine, Yana had achieved a Masters in Finance and had been selling her own fashion brand through retail partners. She has set up an exclusive license with all her brand partners to sell their products outside Ukraine. This means that Paul may have lost his exclusive rights to prevent someone else from adopting his invention.

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Exploring the Top 5 IP Challenges that Brands & Businesses Face

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The ultimate success of brands and businesses in the modern world largely depends on the groundbreaking innovation that sets them apart from the rising competition in the market. Having a robust Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio and strategizing well to maintain it can do wonders in enhancing your brand value and market share.

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Ikorongo Challenges Federal Circuit’s Heightened “Same Invention” Requirement for Reissue Patents

Patently-O

by Dennis Crouch Ikorongo Technology has filed a petition for certiorari asking the Supreme Court to overturn the Federal Circuit’s heightened disclosure standard for the “same invention” requirement in reissue patents. The petitioner argues that the Federal Circuit’s test, established in Antares Pharma, Inc.