The Latest Breaking News from Intellectual Property

Unstoppable Domains pledges patent non-aggression pact across expanded Web3 Domain Alliance

The patent pledge suggests that intellectual property issues could become more important in the fast-growing Web3 naming industry.

Fortune · Feb 22, 2023

In rural America, right-to-repair laws are the leading edge of a pushback against growing corporate power

As tractors became more sophisticated over the past two decades, the big manufacturers allowed farmers fewer options for repairs. Rather than hiring independent repair shops, farmers have increasingly had to wait for company-authorized dealers to arrive. Getting repairs could take days, often leading to lost time and high costs.

The Conversation · Feb 22, 2023

Paperchase online store to close with just two days left of trading following company administration

The Paperchase brand and intellectual property has been bought by Tesco but the deal has failed to save physical and online stores

Manchester Evening News · Feb 15, 2023

Leith gin firm fights 'losing battle' against bottle copycats

Company co-founder highlights the crippling cost of fighting intellectual property cases

Insider UK · Feb 3, 2023

Glasgow disability equipment firm appoints liquidators

Former Dragons' Den contestant suffers funding issues, leading to a sale of assets and intellectual property

Insider UK · Jan 27, 2023

Phitsanulok mangoes get status upgrade

The Commerce Ministry's Intellectual Property Department has announced the registration of Nam Dok Mai Si Thong mangoes from Phitsanulok as a new geographical indication (GI) product.

Bangkok Post · Jan 25, 2023

Something is afoot with copyright this Public Domain Day

On New Year’s Day, copyright in the US expires on a new clutch of artistic works. But shady legal shenanigans mean it’s a little overdue…

The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2023

Experts to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Intellectual Property Strategy to Generate Initiatives, Attract Quality Investments

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has announced the launch of the National Intellectual Property Strategy to support the Kingdom’s economy based on innovation and creativity.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 23, 2022

Sharing out your Netflix password is now a 'criminal offence'

The Intellectual Property Office has stated that Netflix password sharing may amount to ‘secondary copyright infringement’

The National (Scotland) · Dec 22, 2022

Saudi Crown Prince Launches National Intellectual Property Strategy

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, launched on Thursday the National Intellectual Property Strategy (NIPST). One of the enablers for achieving the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, NIPST aims to build an intellectual property ecosystem that supports innovation…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 22, 2022