Most Active Articles 2009-11-24T03:22:57.218-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:intellectual-property Reena Jana rjana794 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14817991230243307023-b287709fde43545a1179b1687e08a893 2009-11-23T06:14:34.971-05:00

Marques Class 46 reported the news about the registration of Italian rice Riso del Delta del Po, such as a geographical indication in Europe.

Marques Class 46 reported the news about the registration of Italian rice Riso del Delta del Po, such as a geographical indication in Europe. http://intellectualpropertyplanet.blogspot.com/2009/11/riso-del-delta-del-po-pgi.html Ventsi Ven vven219 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4175909522538341420-9ef7463da9d1445b243572b20ebe92e1 2009-11-23T06:15:35.399-05:00

Intellectual Property Planet recently discovered that the database of the German Patent Office has a version in English

Intellectual Property Planet recently discovered that the database of the German Patent Office has a version in English http://intellectualpropertyplanet.blogspot.com/2009/11/database-of-german-patent-office.html Ventsi Ven vven219 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3338242880744676344-a71aabd0168744b4d9d9ab253e073696 2009-11-22T22:05:58.000-05:00

All Thomson Reuters news SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp has been ordered by a Chinese court to stop selling versions of its Windows operating systems that include fonts designed by a local company, citing a violation of licensing agreements.

All Thomson Reuters news SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp has been ordered by a Chinese court to stop selling versions of its Windows operating systems that include fonts designed by a local company, citing a violation of licensing agreements. http://news.moneycentral.msn.com/ticker/article.aspx?Feed=OBR&Date=20091118&ID=10744182&Symbol=US:MSFT Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1285401383665219224-e2c914acba5198b6c60938296e9e08e5 2009-11-16T03:10:28.912-05:00

Nivea wins its case concerning a trademark in China.

Nivea wins its case concerning a trademark in China. http://intellectualpropertyplanet.blogspot.com/2009/11/nivea-nivea-wins-case-in-china.html Ventsi Ven vven219 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4896933879929615420-ccaddfc2447e7b0c1b946b0719b10e82 2009-11-16T03:11:20.249-05:00

The IP Kat reports very interesting news on the case between the Italian manufacturer of chocolate confectionery Ferrero and World football body-FIFA.

The IP Kat reports very interesting news on the case between the Italian manufacturer of chocolate confectionery Ferrero and World football body-FIFA. http://intellectualpropertyplanet.blogspot.com/2009/11/ferrero-fifa-1-0-ferrero-v-fifa-1-0.html Ventsi Ven vven219 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16185876122328216216-fef363a47d0a736e71e67cfb0102ce86 2009-11-05T19:09:01.871-05:00

SYRACUSE, N.Y., Nov. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CAVTEC (www.cavtectools.com) announces the formal launch of CAV, Competitive Advantage Valuation software for maximizing returns on intellectual property (IP). Field tested in over 100 projects since...

SYRACUSE, N.Y., Nov. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CAVTEC (www.cavtectools.com) announces the formal launch of CAV, Competitive Advantage Valuation software for maximizing returns on intellectual property (IP). Field tested in over 100 projects since... http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2009-11-1105-005.shtml Christopher Simmons csimmons281 3 2 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13636463891284862401-3d01e32bf137d8e1eb3d0f4ffa029691 2009-11-09T10:29:21.897-05:00

Microsoft Corp., Bank of America Corp. and L.L. Bean Inc. are just some of the companies that have flooded the Supreme Court with advice as it prepares for Monday's arguments over one of the biggest questions involving intellectual property: When...

Microsoft Corp., Bank of America Corp. and L.L. Bean Inc. are just some of the companies that have flooded the Supreme Court with advice as it prepares for Monday's arguments over one of the biggest questions involving intellectual property: When... http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704328104574517882062296034.html Terri Griffith tgriffith986 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3829196358206771417-af79f774c8c9b795eef8c9ab35412d0b 2009-10-30T07:34:03.849-04:00

A new report from the European Commission sets out the link between design and innovation. The study involved several companies in Europe.

A new report from the European Commission sets out the link between design and innovation. The study involved several companies in Europe. http://intellectualpropertyplanet.blogspot.com/2009/10/according-to-europe-design-is-important.html Ventsi Ven vven219 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14348007427235955139-b61884d97c87d074caec2bd70e689df3 2009-10-13T15:29:48.793-04:00

American Scientific Resources now holds the rights to the Needle Distruction Device (NDD) known as the Disintegrator Plus as well as its patent and all present and future developed information, knowledge, experience and results.

American Scientific Resources now holds the rights to the Needle Distruction Device (NDD) known as the Disintegrator Plus as well as its patent and all present and future developed information, knowledge, experience and results. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/american-scientific-resources-acquires-intellectual-property-to-worlds-only-fda-approved-home-needle-destruction-device-62166737.html Ronald Garner rgarner120 4 3 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17471305979148786805-69df289ead622c2f5ce69afdcfaf87a1 2009-10-13T09:03:04.341-04:00

Some time ago I received a newsletter that had 10 wacky patents. Here's my favorite: Apparatus for Facilitating the Birth of a Child by Centrifugal Force: With this invention, the mother-to-be is strapped down to a table that is then is spun to...

Some time ago I received a newsletter that had 10 wacky patents. Here's my favorite: Apparatus for Facilitating the Birth of a Child by Centrifugal Force: With this invention, the mother-to-be is strapped down to a table that is then is spun to... http://www.business-strategy-innovation.com/2009/10/do-patents-hinder-or-help-innovation.html Braden Kelley bkelley034 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6470598825160939707-90dbb4c59a8707e8fe257da6dc0d7f4b 2009-10-15T22:22:14.185-04:00

Feeling blue about the state of innovation? I have some news that could cheer you up--and some that might make you even bluer. The upbeat news first: The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office ust showed me preliminary data for fiscal 2009, and it shows that 93,725 patents were issued to U.S. residents.

Feeling blue about the state of innovation? I have some news that could cheer you up--and some that might make you even bluer. The upbeat news first: The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office ust showed me preliminary data for fiscal 2009, and it shows that 93,725 patents were issued to U.S. residents. http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/next/archives/2009/10/feeling_blue_ab.html Michael Arndt marndt561 4 3 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6109658478420760709-3367467f160c384707864f42b797d2f8 2009-10-15T06:34:42.121-04:00

OHIM has already published information about Ireland for data relating to trade marks and Community designs.

OHIM has already published information about Ireland for data relating to trade marks and Community designs. http://intellectualpropertyplanet.blogspot.com/2009/10/ohim-ireland-through-eyes-of-ohim.html Ventsi Ven vven219 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5574483685694019937-bc0e031c3cc08a1380bfcdd6536a20d4 2009-10-06T00:58:19.727-04:00

Warner Bros. will begin offering some of its films for online rental in China through Beijing-based Vool. The DRMed rentals will go for as low as $0.60, and are clearly aimed at...

Warner Bros. will begin offering some of its films for online rental in China through Beijing-based Vool. The DRMed rentals will go for as low as $0.60, and are clearly aimed at... http://arstechnica.com/old/content/2008/11/warner-bros-to-fight-china-movie-piracy-with-60-downloads.ars Bruce Einhorn beinhorn468 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4149819397977342713-8d319f9ebf46fbe8085fd6337d197abc 2009-10-15T06:33:33.986-04:00

OHIM publishes an annual report to the Board of Appeal concerning the practice in the field of trade marks and designs in different cases relating to their registration.

OHIM publishes an annual report to the Board of Appeal concerning the practice in the field of trade marks and designs in different cases relating to their registration. http://intellectualpropertyplanet.blogspot.com/2009/10/board-of-appeal-ohim-2008-report-of.html Ventsi Ven vven219 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5672886743373416995-428ed939eabe6cc5792e1d4cfd069ea3 2009-10-04T17:51:20.899-04:00

Red Hat has filed an amicus curiae brief in a major Supreme Court case. In the brief, Red Hat makes a strong case against software patents, arguing that the legal reasoning that led to software patents was flawed and that the pending Bilski case...

Red Hat has filed an amicus curiae brief in a major Supreme Court case. In the brief, Red Hat makes a strong case against software patents, arguing that the legal reasoning that led to software patents was flawed and that the pending Bilski case... http://arstechnica.com/open-source/news/2009/10/red-hat-bilski-brief-says-software-patents-stifle-innovation.ars Michael Arndt marndt561 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8541908559700643239-2e6e47e5861360cc29a7c519ec9fcee0 2009-09-30T03:37:37.164-04:00

The USPTO and the African Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) signed a work plan for bilateral cooperation in the field of intellectual property.

The USPTO and the African Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) signed a work plan for bilateral cooperation in the field of intellectual property. http://intellectualpropertyplanet.blogspot.com/2009/09/uspto-aripo-uspto-will-collaborate-with.html Ventsi Ven vven219 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16125769510235726448-7e6079cb0434b1481a7652368b6e4ffe 2009-09-22T10:32:06.231-04:00

The world can be a rough place for independent inventors. They can often find themselves in court, battling big corporations, spending piles of money on lawyers and leaving it up to judges and juries to determine the value of their hard-won patents.

The world can be a rough place for independent inventors. They can often find themselves in court, battling big corporations, spending piles of money on lawyers and leaving it up to judges and juries to determine the value of their hard-won patents. http://dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/21/now-an-invention-inventors-will-like/ Michael Arndt marndt561 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8637059316877075594-33823a838ebeaeb0cab15eb1d84ef2b5 2009-04-22T10:38:18.095-04:00

On my never ending march across the web, I came across an interesting blog post on CNET highlighting that patent filings so far in 2009 have dropped significantly from previous years. Matt Asay highlights that some reports see this as a clear indication of the bad economy and what a detrimental impact it will have on innovation.

On my never ending march across the web, I came across an interesting blog post on CNET highlighting that patent filings so far in 2009 have dropped significantly from previous years. Matt Asay highlights that some reports see this as a clear indication of the bad economy and what a detrimental impact it will have on innovation. http://frontendofinnovation.blogspot.com/2009/04/to-patent-or-innovate-that-is-question.html Yemil Martinez ymartinez849 17 16 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6612188567095630380-ad7097009d551bd92e070587f5efc06a 2009-04-06T22:47:42.973-04:00

Designer Threatened With Copyright Infringement Claims... On His Own Work from the hurray-for-copyright dept A whole bunch of people have been submitting this story all weekend, about how designer Jon Engle is is accused of copyright infringement...

Designer Threatened With Copyright Infringement Claims... On His Own Work from the hurray-for-copyright dept A whole bunch of people have been submitting this story all weekend, about how designer Jon Engle is is accused of copyright infringement... http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090405/1849164399.shtml Mike Masnick mmasnick901 19 19 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:993212012570766034-efcbd3b55d29b716853490a23496a53b 2009-09-08T04:51:40.512-04:00

TMSJ reported news release for publication by the Patent Office of Japan. Office expresses its opinion that due to rapid and permanent changes in intellectual property, it will respond with more zeal and flexibility for responding to future challenges.

TMSJ reported news release for publication by the Patent Office of Japan. Office expresses its opinion that due to rapid and permanent changes in intellectual property, it will respond with more zeal and flexibility for responding to future challenges. http://intellectualpropertyplanet.blogspot.com/2009/09/ip-patent-office-of-japan-will-meet-ip.html Ventsi Ven vven219 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14696909348899207866-b9f44c3f73536d3381b0d19f176bae8c 2009-09-18T03:50:15.821-04:00

Regulation № 40/94 EC on the Community trademark, provide the possibility of claiming the seniority of national trade mark when registering European trademark.

Regulation № 40/94 EC on the Community trademark, provide the possibility of claiming the seniority of national trade mark when registering European trademark. http://intellectualpropertyplanet.blogspot.com/2009/09/claiming-seniority-in-registration-of.html Ventsi Ven vven219 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:900948511698063980-a5cec42161e80e252d751e21813e8d67 2009-09-18T03:49:14.595-04:00

WIPO reported news of the accession of Peru to the Trademark Law Treaty (TLT), which occurred on August 6, 2009.

WIPO reported news of the accession of Peru to the Trademark Law Treaty (TLT), which occurred on August 6, 2009. http://intellectualpropertyplanet.blogspot.com/2009/09/trademark-law-treaty-peru-joined.html Ventsi Ven vven219 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:502652199709720309-92af1520ce652fd0fd636c29c5e4fad3 2009-09-02T23:03:06.673-04:00

I had the opportunity to interview Jackie Hutter, Chief IP Strategist and Founder of The Hutter Group about the intellectual property and innovation. The Hutter Group is an IP business strategy consultancy that assists innovation-driven...

I had the opportunity to interview Jackie Hutter, Chief IP Strategist and Founder of The Hutter Group about the intellectual property and innovation. The Hutter Group is an IP business strategy consultancy that assists innovation-driven... http://www.business-strategy-innovation.com/2009/09/intellectual-assets-for-innovation.html Braden Kelley bkelley034 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8177260682723844375-8736a6cb688b18caf786011975ec43f0 2009-04-23T22:01:28.193-04:00

Chinese companies are enforcing patents against foreign firms...

Chinese companies are enforcing patents against foreign firms... http://twurl.nl/3hp1ns Ray Kwong rkwong113 13 13 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3431649358240704739-50b012a12cd46341dee2bfb6a09bf056 2009-08-26T22:26:16.184-04:00

While the security aspects of intellectual property ("IP") are often sacrificed for speed to market considerations in today's world of mash-ups and knock-offs, I believe when it comes to IP it is possible to have your cake and eat it too.

While the security aspects of intellectual property ("IP") are often sacrificed for speed to market considerations in today's world of mash-ups and knock-offs, I believe when it comes to IP it is possible to have your cake and eat it too. http://www.business-strategy-innovation.com/2009/08/speed-or-ip-protection.html Braden Kelley bkelley034 2 2 0 0