Hermes vs Rothschild – Intellectual Property Rights in the Metaverse
The concept of “Metaverse”, in a simple and accessible language, refers to a virtual space where users interact in different ways. Metaverse offers a wide range of experiences and interactions, being a virtual space in continuous development, and with remarkable potential both for the user and for the companies that choose to transpose their products […]
NFTs and Intellectual Property Rights
The term “non-fungible token“, or “NFT” in a more accessible language, refers to a certain category of digital goods whose existence is strictly related to blockchain platforms. What’s so special about this type of goods? The digital form : NFTs are a category of goods that do not enjoy a tangible existence, they “exist” only […]
Intellectual Property in Software Protection
The software industry thrives on innovation and the developers are constantly moving forward, pushing the boundaries of what we think is possible. But even despite the creativity displayed by developers all over the world, there are a few bad apples that present potential risk to everyone. So how do we protect ourselves? In this article […]
Trade Secrets, Intellectual Property Rights?
Coca-Cola’s secret formula. McDonalds’ special sauce. Google’s search algorithm. Bumble’s dating software. This proprietary information is vital to these companies’ survival, and among their most valuable corporate assets. Each is protected as a trade secret. While patent law offers strong protections for proprietary inventions, obtaining a patent requires establishing that the invention is novel, non-obvious, […]
How to Protect the Intellectual Property of your Online Business
Intellectual property denotes ownership in the forms of expression of certain types of information and ideas. They are invaluable rights and protect a businesses identity and creations. IP can exist in every aspect of a business, including its processes, names, logos, impressions, formulation of ideas and know-how. It is the thing that makes one business […]
Industrial Designs
Lines, colors and three-dimensional forms, these are the DNA of industrial designs. The ornamental aspect of an object. They combine to form the building blocks of many of the products we buy, use and encounter in day-to-day life. From the watch on your wrist, to life-saving MRE machines, you will find designs everywhere. And did […]
Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property
Intellectual property (IP) systems have been designed to incentivize human innovation and creation. Until very recently such innovation and creation was one of the defining characteristics of the human species. Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly driving important developments in technology and business. It is being employed across a wide range of industries with impact on […]
Intellectual Property – Industrial Property and Copyright
In the material bellow you will find a brief introduction in intellectual property, industrial property (what is the difference between them?) and copyright. Industrial property legislation is part of the wider body of law known as intellectual property (IP) which refers broadly to the creations of the human mind. IP rights protect the interests of […]
What is Intellectual Property?
Names of products/brands, inventions, design/appearance of products or artistic works can be all protected by various types of intellectual property, namely: registration of trademarks, patents, copyrights and industrial designs. Using different IPRs (intellectual property rights), one can avoid the unauthorised use or copying of certain data, as well as the possible confusion or suspicion among […]
An IP Strategy for Success – The Italian company Eidon
Growth through a Strong IP Strategy Italian R&D company Eidon is a great example of using a strong IP strategy to facilitate growth. Through its activities of research, Eidon can acquire IP rights to technologies that it may not have had access to without customer contracts. New IP can then be used for access to […]
