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13 May 21

Intellectual Property Rights for Items in Space

The unique qualities of the environment in space requires specially-made versions of ordinary items which are often impossible to break, damage, or even weaken. Since these items are unique, they can be protected by intellectual property rights.

11 May 21

How Intellectual Property Can Help Reduce Climate Change

Though they may appear to be disparate areas of interest, intellectual property and climate change intersect in several important ways. For example, the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) mandates the development and distribution of climate technologies which combat climate change.

06 May 21

Service Marks and Trademarks: Similarities and Differences

The primary difference between trademarks and service marks lies in the scope of items to which they provide intellectual property protection. Trademarks are words, names, symbols, devices, or any combination of the preceding which are used or intended to be used for two distinct purposes. Service marks provide similar protective…

04 May 21

Exceptions and Limitations to Patent Rights

In general, the granting of patent rights is a very positive act. Patent rights are forms of intellectual property rights that serve to promote innovation, encourage research and development, and deepen knowledge and expertise. However, there are rare instances during which the granting of these intellectual property rights would not…

29 Apr 21

Trade Secrets and the Protection They Offer

Trade secrets are business processes or practices which are not to be known by anyone outside the business. Trade secrets usually come about as the result of internal research and development. Any information considered to be a trade secret can provide a business with a significant competitive advantage.