Patents

The energy sector is undergoing explosive change. Explore IP law's invisible contribution to this shifting landscape and where progress is likely to lead.

Explore the trends mapping the automotive industry's future: advanced batteries, autonomous driving and more.

Learn about patent trolls and their impact on business, innovation and consumers.

The time and money involved in litigation emphasizes the critical need to understand how this aspect of patent law works.

Traditional knowledge (TK) represents the know-how passed down through generations within a community. But how does it interact with modern patent systems?

Mounting pressure on Earth's natural resources means agriculture must become more efficient and adaptive, and IP rights will have an important role to play in achieving this goal.

Discover what has been shaking up the IP industry and what can be done to ensure the future stability of our global patent system.

It has now been over six months since the doors of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) opened, bringing numerous changes for European patent applicants and recent patentees.

The enthusiasm to apply AI to professional services has its place, but we must be aware of the technology's limits and risks when patents are concerned.

For the Intellectual Property (IP) system to function predictably and consistently, regulations must be set in stone. Yet that stone can still be reshaped as needed.

This time of year, the moon can have a strange effect on even the stalwart IP sector. So, join us as we lift the coffin lid on five eerie inventions – if you dare!

There is no simple answer to the question, "How long does it take to get a patent?" Jurisdictional law, office backlog and application quality all play into it.