How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Trademark Infringement

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you have developed a new product or service, the next step is to develop a memorable brand, or trademark and slogan. Before you begin displaying these on product packages or your website, take a few minutes to be sure each is available for use. If you … Read more

A look ahead – POLITICO

Twenty years ago. 2004. The year the Olympics returned to their birthplace of Athens. I was also returning home to Italy to commence a new job in the biopharmaceutical sector, then and now a critical European industry.  It was also the year, in Brussels, that two directives — governing medicinal products for human use, and … Read more

Proposed SEP Regulation is a boost for EU innovation – POLITICO

The European Parliament will soon take a position on the proposed EU Regulation on Standard-Essential Patents (SEPs), which aims to address imbalances, inefficiencies and uncertainties in the existing SEP licensing ecosystem. The implementation of such an impactful regulation for EU innovation begs on vital question — does the EU regulation on SEPs support the fundamental … Read more

AI-produced content resembling works registered under intellectual properly a violation, says MyIPO

PETALING JAYA: Any individual producing content resembling content registered under intellectual property in the country, using artificial intelligence (AI) applications, may still face legal action. Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) chairman Dr Mohd Zuhan Mohd Zain said all intellectual property in the country is protected under the Trademarks Act 2019, the Patents Act 1983, … Read more

Give innovators the boost they need: fairness and transparency

How often have we heard about the importance of innovation for companies in Europe to stay competitive? Well, now we have a chance to make a real difference to help European industry develop new, innovative smart and sustainable products and services. What is at stake is the little-known but hugely important issue of licensing of … Read more

OpenAI Asserts Copyrighted Material as Essential for Developing Advanced AI Tools like ChatGPT

OpenAI, a pioneering artificial intelligence (AI) research laboratory, has made a bold assertion, stating that the creation of sophisticated AI tools like ChatGPT is deemed ‘impossible’ without the incorporation of copyrighted material. This proclamation has ignited discussions about the interplay between AI development, intellectual property, and the ethical considerations surrounding the use of copyrighted content. … Read more

Taylor Swift Strategies Every Tech Leader Should Apply in 2024

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Some readers, at least, may be relieved to note that they don’t need to be a fan of Taylor Swift to admire her music industry successes. Even a modest glance at the 34-year-old pop icon’s journey reveals masterclass-level business process acumen and strategic planning — to the … Read more

Apple makes surprise decision to pause some Watch sales before Christmas

Apple will pause U.S. sales of two of the latest versions of its Apple Watches due to an intellectual property dispute over their Blood Oxygen feature, the company said. The decision stems from two orders issued by the U.S. International Trade Commission on Oct. 26, which would restrict Apple’s ability to sell products that use … Read more