Everyday IP

Stick on your red hat, pull up your stockings and join us as we explore six intriguing tidbits from the land of Christmas copyrights, trademarks and patents.

You may not believe any of the bizarre and funny patents on this list are real, but they certainly are — although few of them were ever produced.

Developments and trends in spaceship design have wide-ranging sociopolitical and economic implications.

Determining exactly 'who owns the internet' is no simple matter, as the IP ownership of the systems and infrastructure that comprise it is widely varied.

As one of the world's oldest beverages, it is no surprise that beer and its history offer intriguing lessons about innovation and Intellectual Property.

There are more than a few fascinating stories regarding IP in sports, ranging from the origin of basketball to the thousands of patents in golf.

While some nations are more automobile-dependent than others, it is still difficult to imagine how our modern world would function without cars.

Candy or chocolate bars are perhaps the most commonly bought sweet treats globally, but do you know their value as IP assets?

Each time you pick up a book or an e-reader, it is well worth reflecting on this medium's unique power to inform, influence and inspire.

We turn to another thing that we likely take for granted daily, but without which we would not exist in any way as we do today: indoor plumbing.

Discover all about the invention of toothbrushes and delve into their evolution in terms of IP.

Many times, even the most basic products that we are taking for granted — such as the socks you are likely wearing as you read this — are tied to IP.