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Resistive forces: Examining counter-influences to AI uptake in IP practice

AI is reshaping industries, yet its application at the intersection of Intellectual Property (IP) and patents faces challenges. Dr Anthony Carlick highlights concealed drawbacks, urging caution amidst the enthusiasm for AI innovation.

The Hidden Data Crisis in Patent Practice

Samuel Davis delves into the challenges of utilizing patent data for IP and R&D teams in maximizing AI's potential. He introduces Amplified, a platform enabling organizations to strategically leverage patent data for more effective decision-making in intellectual property and research and development.

Cost Management: It’s Time to Reduce the Burden of Invoice Management

One of the hidden complexities facing in-house IP departments is how to juggle the administrative work of IP portfolio management. Questel’s long-standing expert Daniel Ovadya explains how outsourcing invoice management can help businesses control costs, increase transparency, maintain compliance, and free up stretched resources.

The Game-Changer: Unitary Patent System in IP Sector

The Unitary Patent System (Unified Patent) is a legal system in Europe aimed at simplifying and harmonizing intellectual property protection. In this blog article, Gertie Schouten elaborates on five key insights about the Unitary Patent Court (UPC) and the Unitary Patent (UP).

Invention takes Time, Motivation and Skill

In this article, we look at common problems companies may encounter when trying to expand their intellectual property, especially with regard to inventions.

Building a sustainable future with IP

At Dennemeyer, we have our sights set on enabling organizations of all kinds to meet their "net zero" targets for a sustainable future with IP, along the way refocusing management culture to foster an appreciation of the value that IP, in all its forms, holds for ESG aspirations.

Cornerstones of Patent Portfolio Management

Companies must know their patent portfolio in detail and organize it based on the primary purpose of each patent. This article focuses on some of the main cornerstones of patent portfolio management.

Comparing Patent Offices in Europe

In this blog post, Huong Schmidtke-Tran compares the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IGE), the European Patent Office (EPO), and the German Patent Office (DPMA).

Key metrics for analyzing Intellectual Property performance

To understand how performance analysis benchmarks necessarily vary by context, Sven Rothermund, IP Software Consultant at The Dennemeyer Group, will look at how different organizations work with IP and examine its impact on their overall business operation.

IP Tools and Data in M&A Transactions

Claudia Jamin, Head of Intellectual Property at Hitachi Energy, is convinced that data management tools and other IP applications can do more and play a significant role also in extraordinary business events. The increased integration of AI solutions would make then a real difference. Learn more about this meaningful topic!

Consolidation or Development? The IP Service Providers’ Market remains Dynamic

We asked Peter Berg, Senior Vice President for Intellectual Property at Infineon Technologies, about what he thinks of the recent changes in the IP service providers’ market. Big players seem to consolidate their services. But what does this move mean for customers?

Best Practices for Unlocking the Power of Patent Alerts

What is patent monitoring or alerting? And what is the key to a successful alerting process? In this article, Ronen Speyer describes three elements of effective patent alerts.

IP Monitoring and the role of the new DIN 77006 standard

What's the deal with the new DIN 77006? In this article, Felipe von Heereman describes the impact of the DIN 77006 standard on the attention of industries to the field of IP risk management and IP monitoring solutions.

How to Deal With Infringements of Essentials Patents – Interview with Dr Claudia Tapia

The EU Court of Justice has issued guidelines for dealing with infringements of essentials patents. Dr Claudia Tapia, Director IPR Policy & Legal Academic Research at Ericsson GmbH, explains what this means for both sides of the dispute.

How to Make a Difference in the World of IP – Interview with Carrie Sindelar

Making a difference is not always easy. If you currently intend to introduce new processes in IP, it may help to learn some lessons from someone, who has already gone through that. We interviewed Carrie Sindelar at the last IP Service World. This article gives a short overview of the steps she undertook to achieve a successful change in her department.

What happened at the IP Service World 2019?

The review video of our IP Service World 2019 is out now. This article gives you a short overview of the achievements we reached last year. Watch the full review video now!

A successful networked society

Why do we need a standard to make patents available on Fair, Reasonable and Non-Discriminatory (FRAND) terms and conditions? Claudia Tapia describes in this article that an efficient FRAND reward is as an enabler of innovation and growth. Learn more about this topic!

How medium-sized companies should digitalize IP workflows

IP managers often only have limited time for managing IP, but feel the pressure on their shoulders to take the right strategic IP actions. This article describes how medium-sized companies should digitalize their IP workflows.

The Participation Problem: How to better engage R&D staff to deliver IP success

One of the key challenges facing IP Managers is getting your R&D team to collaborate on IP matters. Simon Carr, Evalueserve IPR&D, explains how to take control and learn how to reduce IP risks through the research and development process and beyond and engage R&D in the process.

The New Trade Secrets Act

The knowledge that companies accumulate over time is valuable – and can often even turn out to be a truly essential asset. That makes it something that needs to be protected. The legislator recently created new requirements for the protection of trade secrets!

Digitalization and IP Management – Developments and Challenges

What does digitalization and associated new technologies mean to IP Management and IPR? Claudia Jamin from ABB describes the major developments and challenges regarding digitalization and IP management. Learn more about this very current topic!

New Whitepaper: Exclusive Interviews with notable IP Experts

We are delighted to share with you some important insights and outcomes of the IP Service World 2018. Our new whitepaper features exclusive interviews with five notable IP experts. All of them focus on the topic: Intellectual property with new technologies.

Managing IP with Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation

Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence are current topics that influence IP management today and in the future. Is your IP department ready for the change? If you need some guidance in managing IP with AI, check out our experts’ insights!

Eurasian Union Trademark – an Overview of Challenges and Benefits

The EAEU countries agreed on a common Eurasian Union Trademark. What are the benefits of this common trademark? Does it help to combat counterfeit goods? And what are the major challenges? In this article, Vladimir Biriulin, a recognized litigation adviser shares some insights on these crucial questions.

Is it Possible to Measure the Quality of a Patent Search or Landscape?

Do you know how to measure quality of a patent search or landscape? In this article Urs Dommann shares his experiences using the Search Quality Index and explains how digital technology is improving search quality.

Behind the Scenes: Highlights of the IP Service World 2018

In this Interview our Project Lead Michael May and Senior Conference Manager Nicole Wohnhaas will give us an outlook of the IP Service World 2018. Get great insights of the highlights at this years‘ event!

Business Strategy needs IP Strategy

Additionally to your business strategy an intellectual property strategy is important. Dr. Bertram Huber explains what an IP strategy should comprise. Start with your IP strategy now!

Future Impacts on the IP Industry: From AI to Brexit

Do you know how trends like AI are affecting the IP sector? In this interview with IBM we are talking about the future trends in the IP industry. What would be the impact of Brexit in this industry?