How often do you bump into a 179 year old company that still behaves like a start‑up when it comes to its IP? ZEISS does just that. Quietly shielded by the Carl‑Zeiss‑Stiftung, the optics legend has turned its ownership model into a licence to think l ...

Task 22 of the CEIPI-EPO MIPLM’25 exam challenges candidates to explain how leadership works in IP management. InnovaIP GmbH, a fast-growing European IP consultancy, is expanding its services across various sectors and countries. As their client base ...

When it comes to solving the climate crisis, technology plays a central role. From electric vehicles to smart grids and bioplastics, innovation is shaping the path to a greener future. But for these solutions to succeed, they must be protected, commer ...

In the dynamic world of law firms, particularly in patent law, events are far more than just social gatherings. They are a powerful strategic tool for business development and client retention. In a highly competitive market, it’s no longer enou ...

In the IP world, excellence alone isn’t enough. Decision-makers increasingly assess advisors through their digital footprint long before a first call. That means your brand—how you position your expertise, show up across channels, and sustain recognit ...

Many IP experts in the IP community at I3PM, the HTB-EPO initiative, and IP offices and institutions in national and regional innovation systems have asked Prof. Dr. Alexander Wurzer: “Where can you be sure not to miss any important IP management cont ...

In column #4, we explored what thought leadership truly means: not just having expertise, but shaping conversations in your field. Today, I’d like to build on that idea and focus on where and how you can share your voice so that it reaches the people ...

In today’s professional landscape, LinkedIn is no longer optional—it’s a strategic tool that every intellectual property expert must use to remain visible, credible, and connected. Whether you’re a seasoned patent attorney, a licensing specialist, or ...

When you think of IP, you might picture large corporations with expansive legal departments managing massive patent portfolios. But in Episode #23 of IP Management Voice, Bass Albers, IP strategist and advocate for SMEs, reminds us that IP isn’t just ...

Most people never pause to consider the corrugated board keeping their online impulse‑buys safe. They should. Behind roughly every third box you touch stands BHS Corrugated – an engineering icon founded in 1717 that has reinvented itself more ti ...