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The downstream chemical industry, responsible for transforming basic chemicals into everyday products like plastics, detergents, and pharmaceuticals, faces a unique set of intellectual property (IP) challenges. These challenges stem from the industry& ...

Many IP experts in the IP community at I3PM, the HTB-EPO initiative, and other global 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 ma ...

The rapid advancement of 3D printing technology has revolutionized manufacturing, offering unprecedented opportunities for innovation and customization. However, this technological leap presents significant challenges in the realm of intellectual prop ...

In the intricate world of intellectual property, the phrase “understanding patents” often conjures images of legal experts poring over dense technical documents. However, as revealed in a recent interview with Nikos Raftis, founder and dir ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the world around us. From self-driving cars to facial recognition software, AI is already having a major impact on our lives. But what about the use of AI in patent law? Patent Validity/Invalidity Searc ...

In the world of business management, few topics have sparked as much debate and introspection as the relationship between strategy and planning. At the heart of this discourse lies Henry Mintzberg’s seminal work, “The Fall and Rise of Stra ...

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the intersection of design thinking and intellectual property (IP) design has become increasingly crucial for businesses seeking to innovate and protect their digital assets. This blog post explores ...

The resource-based view (RBV) of the firm has become a dominant framework in strategic management for understanding how companies achieve and sustain competitive advantage. At its core, the RBV posits that firms can outperform competitors by leveragin ...

In the dynamic world of business, two concepts often take center stage: business models and strategy. While closely related, these terms represent distinct aspects of how companies operate and plan for success. Understanding the nuances between them i ...

In today’s knowledge-driven economy, intellectual property (IP) has become a critical source of competitive advantage for firms. But how exactly can companies leverage their IP assets to generate supernormal returns? The resource-based view (RBV ...