Out of every 100 patent applications, only 16 come from women. This stark disparity highlights the persistent underrepresentation women face in innovation and intellectual property. In the occasion of the International Girls and Women in Science Day, it is important to highlight the recurrent issue of underrepresentation that women still encounter in every aspect of their …
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On International Sports Day – WIPO: Patented ski prostheses approved for Paralympians
The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP), celebrated annually on 6 April, is an opportunity to celebrate the positive role of sport and physical activity in communities and in the lives of people around the world. Sport in all its forms is highly valued at the professional level or in everyday life, …
IP-intensive industries and the economy of the European Union
Intellectual Property intensive industries in the European Union are well alive and have a growing importance for the economy. This is the general conclusion of a report written by the EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office), along with the EPO (European Patent Office), and published in October 2016. This report, based on research and surveys …
Good news for the Unified Patent Court Agreement
Today on the 28th of November, the UK government confirmed it will proceed with its preparations to ratify the Unified Patent Court Agreement.
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Brexit and the consequences for intellectual property rights On June 24th, 2016, the United Kingdom referendum result came: Brexit over Remain. Though the economic and political effects of this exit of the European Union are yet to be determined, we are currently able to discern some of the most foreseeable consequences for intellectual property rights.