WIPO’s COVID-19 Response
WIPO has activated its business continuity protocol and moved to an almost entirely virtual work presence, with only a small pool of...


Intellectual property for start-ups in a post-COVID world: part one – patents
Intellectual property for start-ups in a post-COVID world is a series of articles exploring the effect of COVID-related disruption on...


A Boston Firm Labeled a 'Patent Troll' by Some Says It Is Actually Performing a Service
Wendy Verlander is either a righteous avenger for ripped off inventors, or the new face of an old menace, the patent troll. Three years...


Turning Your Idea into Innovation
I start this tale observing a central reality: Inventors are creative people who observe a problem and envision a solution. Practically...


SEC to Regulate Virtual Tokens
The virtual tokens, or coins, issued by some companies instead of traditional stock shares will be regulated like any other security, the...


The Future of Retail Is AI and Robotics
First-quarter struggles from most large U.S. retailers underscore the ongoing shift in the retail business toward a more...

