Many IP experts in the IP community at I3PM, the HTB-EPO initiative, 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 content?” In fact, you have to follow a number of interesting feeds to really keep up with the global developments around IP management. To make this easier he decided to offer his own personal newsletter for IP management. Here, you can find the latest issues in the archive and also subscribe. A fresh read with all important IP Management content will be sent to the subscribers every second Thursday at 7:00 (CET), so that they can start the day informed.

The next Newsletter will cover the following topics:

How IP drives the success of tech giants

Tech giants like Google, Microsoft, Apple and Amazon are leveraging their IP assets strategically to protect their key revenue drivers. This can be advertizing or cloud services or whole technology ecosystems.

👉️ To the LinkedIn post

Patents for startups

The Indian startup scene presents us with a series of examples, how an IP driven approach can lead to startup success. This also shows the role of IP to attract investors and funding.

👉️ To the LinkedIn post by Smita Choudhary

AI for patent experts

AI is adopted by more and more patent experts and is increasing the efficiency of work processes. At the same time the marketplace for AI legal tech is growing drastically.

👉️ To the LinkedIn post by Anita Yaryna

AI-enabled voice imitations and personality rights

A Chinese court just had to decide about the question, if an AI-enabled text to speech app infringes on a professional voice actor’s personality rights. The ruling stated, that only the immitation of the tone and sound of the voice is non enough to infringe on them.

👉️ To the LinkedIn post by Ping Gu

Licensing for startups

Startups often do not have the sufficient resources to produce and sell their own innovations. Therefore, some innovators, like Mohamed Ali, are turning to licensing to commercialize their invention.

👉️ To the LinkedIn post by Stephen Key

New 🔗dIPlex entry: Software Patents

Software patentability has been a contentious and complex issue since the advent of computer technology. Unlike traditional inventions with tangible physical components, software’s dual nature as both a set of instructions and a functional component presents unique challenges to the patent system.

Whom to follow

Leila Mae Vafana is an IP strategy and Tech Transfer expert with experience in private practice and as in-house patent manager. She shares on her LinkedIn feed information and insights into the thinking processes behind IP strategy development and keeps you updated with current legal trends.

Giovanna Paola Girardi is a European Union trademark lawyer and Adjunct Professor at Geneva Business School. She shares on LinkedIn news about current events of the Latin America IP SME Helpdesk and other institutions supporting SMEs and startups in IP matters. Additionally, she supports the IP business academy as an ambassador partner.

BHS Corrugated: Innovating beyond traditional IP strategies

In the dynamic world of industrial manufacturing, intellectual property (IP) management is not just a legal necessity but a strategic asset that can significantly influence a company’s market position and profitability. BHS Corrugated, a leader in corrugated board production machinery, has taken a pioneering approach to IP management, as detailed in a recent presentation by Dr.-Ing. Martin Bookjans, the head of the patent department at BHS Corrugated.

PILZ: AI-supported white spot analysis

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the ability to identify untapped opportunities for innovation is more critical than ever. White spot analysis, a method for identifying potential areas for innovation within the patent landscape, has become an indispensable tool for businesses seeking to maintain a competitive edge. However, traditional white spot analysis methods present challenges, including significant time and resource demands, the complexity of the patent landscape, the need for specialized expertise, and difficulties in interpretation and implementation.

The AI patent race

AI is a key enabling technology of the digital transformation and, therefore, AI patents are becoming ever more valuable. In the international patent race for AI, Chinese companies achieved a comfortable lead with nearly 70% of granted patents worldwide. Nevertheless, only a small share of them was filed outside of China. Find more information about patenting AI in this summary article about the lecture on “AI and patentability” by Yanan Huang, IP Manager at TRUMPF China.

Protecting innovation in Cyber-Physical Systems (CPSs)

Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) are revolutionizing industries, blending the physical and digital worlds to create intelligent and interconnected solutions. From smart grids to virtual power plants, these systems rely on a complex interplay of hardware, software, data, and communication technologies. As innovation in CPS accelerates, businesses face the critical challenge of protecting their intellectual property (IP) and securing a competitive edge.