View Intellectual property is becoming politicised. That’s why I am a candidate to run WIPO ǀ View On 4 March, do not vote by default for a candidate for political reasons. Vote for the continued survival of IP. And choose the best candidate who can enhance the organisation and best serve its member states. 02/03/2020
View 50 years after the moon landing, protecting the space sector’s intellectual property is vital ǀ View We have seen a shift in innovation in the space sector from previously state-owned activities to now private [...] activities, operated by the likes of SpaceX, Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic. As a consequence, the protection of intellectual property in the space sector is rapidly increasing. 02/08/2019
world news Watch: European Inventor Awards honour innovators changing the future The ceremony at Vienna's Wiener Stadthalle on Thursday saw awards given to innovators working in the fields of plastic recycling and cancer diagnostics, rechargeable battery technology, marine anti-fouling and DNA testing. 19/06/2019
no comment Moroccan female skater goes against the tide A pair of skates given to then 10-year-old Douaa Elhadri as a gift from her uncle ended up changing the young Moroccan's life. 24/01/2019
France Innovators recognised at European Inventor Award The European Inventor Award organised by the European Patent Office celebrates inventors not just from Europe but also from the US and Canada 07/06/2018
Business Apple and Nokia avoid court battle over patents Nokia has settled its legal battle with Apple. They have made a new patent licence agreement and have also signed a fresh business deal. 23/05/2017
USA A hangover cure that actually works? Two students at Yale University say they have developed a hangover-prevention supplement that actually works. 15/05/2017
Business Apple faces patent damages payout after losing Wisconsin case An American jury has found that Apple used technology owned by the University of Wisconsin without permission. It could potentially lead to a damages 14/10/2015
USA Samsung ordered to pay rival Apple €215 million in damages Technology giant Samsung must pay rival Apple €215 million in damages, a US jury has ruled. The verdict was announced after a federal court retrial 21/11/2013
