Published World IP Day is April 26, 2024, and the theme for this year is “IP and the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals): Building our common future with innovation and creativity.” One often overlooked topic is IP and its role in sustainable tourism. Understanding...
Published The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is poised for a pivotal transformation in its fee structure, slated for fiscal year 2025. This overhaul, far from being a mere procedural update, represents a fundamental shift poised to redefine the...
Published In decision T 1252/20, the European Patent Office (EPO) has broadened the ability to protect known substances or compositions, for use in medicine. In the UK and Europe, patent claims to ‘methods’ are not permitted if the method is surgical, therapeutic, or...
Published The intellectual property scene in Mexico experienced significant growth from 2018 to 2022. According to data from IP Pilot, a total of 89 patent prosecution firms in Mexico handled 72,632 patent filings during this period. Following the pandemic, the market...
Published Patents are a golden shield not only for the inventors but also for the ever-growing corporate world. However, there is one mistake that many inventors make that could risk their chances of securing a patent. In this article, let’s analyze anticipation...
Published OpenSesame is a leading-edge technology company located in Portland, Oregon. In 2010, it invented and filed a patent application for an unconventional remote learning system titled “Open and Interactive E-Learning System and Method.” After a thorough...
