The protection of intellectual property in very-large-scale integration (VLSI) design is increasingly critical in an era where the global semiconductor supply chain is highly interconnected and ...

June 1, 2022 - In our last article, we discussed the implications of NFTs and how intellectual property rights could be used to protect them. In this article, we will explore the availability and ...

“Many startups make the mistake of ignoring the value of non-patent intellectual property…. A company’s brand can be immensely valuable in the marketplace.” Although it may seem like the name “startup ...

Despite their strength and versatility, design rights remain underused. As Wässingbo notes, “Maybe one can say that design is often in the shadow of patents, utility patents, and trademarks.” Indeed, ...

CommentaryAttorney Analysis from Westlaw Today, a part of Thomson Reuters. May 10, 2022 - Suddenly, the world is atwitter about NFTs! From the Super Bowl LVI to fractionalized NFT ownership of ...

The Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court has confirmed that a design’s overall appearance should be considered when determining its eligibility for patent protection, report ...

The Design Protection Act has been revised and will be implemented with a focus on prioritizing the protection of creators. On the 23rd, the Intellectual Property Office announced that the partial ...

Advocate General Nicholas Emiliou has delivered his opinion in the case Deity Shoes, S.L. v Mundorama Confort, S.L. and another (Case C 323/24). The case considers whether a footwear design made by ...