28 Nov 2023 CATEGORY NewsIP Management Patent Prosecution 101: The Basic Fundamentals That Every Patent Applicant Should Know In this article, we provide a basic overview of patent prosecution, the process through which patent applicants obtain patent claims issued by a filing office. The time from an invention disclosure to issuance of a patent may take years, but a partner with a global network of patent attorneys like SHIP Global IP can eliminate the confusion that comes with juggling patent applications in filing offices across the world. SEE MORE
07 Nov 2023 CATEGORY NewsIP ManagementPatent Management Import Ban on Apple Watch Highlights Value of U.S. Patent Rights in Corporate Portfolios In this article, we take a closer look at the U.S. International Trade Commission’s recent import ban against Apple Watch products. Section 337 proceedings at the USITC can result in remedial orders that help U.S. patent owners combat infringing imports. The advantages of this type of infringement proceeding are one reason why U.S. patent rights are valuable to SHIP Global IP’s clients. SEE MORE
18 Oct 2023 CATEGORY Patent TranslationIP Management Legal Translation & Litigation Support Services That Go Far Beyond IP Management In this article, readers will learn about the range of legal translation services they can enjoy with SHIP Global IP’s technological solutions. Attorneys representing multinational companies often need outside support to translate court filings and legal materials into a different language. We can serve as a trusted partner providing litigation support services that result in highly accurate translations printed in readable formats for foreign courts and entities. SEE MORE
19 Sep 2023 CATEGORY NewsTrademark Management EU Trademark Owners: Recent Rule Changes at the EUIPO Impact Appeals and Inter Partes Proceedings In this article, SHIP Global IP takes a closer look at recently proposed changes to the rules of procedure for the EUIPO’s Boards of Appeal. Companies owning EU trademark rights should be aware that several important aspects of ex parte and inter partes proceedings are evolving, especially regarding the agency’s handling of party requests for adjusting the timing of Board proceedings. SEE MORE
29 Aug 2023 CATEGORY NewsIP ManagementPatent Management Innovation and Infringement Trends in the Telecom Industry: Generative AI, SEP Lawsuits and NPE Patent Monetization In this article, we focus on several trends shaping the immediate future of business in telecommunications. Technological developments in artificial intelligence are proving useful for automating various IT tasks as well as generating more robust communication services to cross language barriers. Companies in the sector should be aware, however, of the growing threat of litigation posed by more litigious SEP owners as well as sales of patent portfolios to monetization companies. SEE MORE
08 Aug 2023 CATEGORY Trademark ManagementIP ManagementPatent Management The Future of Manufacturing: 3D Printing in Factories and Robotics in Fast Food : In this article, we explore several trends shaping the future of manufacturing. Robotics and 3D printing technologies are bringing the assembly line closer to the consumer than ever before. Advances in 3D printing materials are also having an impact on injection molding, a generations-old technology getting a significant revamp thanks to powder metallurgy and other 3D printing processes. SEE MORE
11 Jul 2023 CATEGORY NewsPatent TranslationIP Management Financial and Regulatory Pressures Shaping Oil & Gas Innovation: Key Innovation Trends in the Energy Sector In this article, we provide a fact-based assessment of key innovation trends shaping the global energy sector. Our energy partners position SHIP Global IP well to understand the innovation trends that are actually shaping the industry and not just making news headlines. While renewables attract mainstream focus, patent filing data shows that oil and gas companies will likely drive the sector for years to come. SEE MORE
20 Jun 2023 CATEGORY NewsIP ManagementPatent Management IP Trends in the Automotive Industry: PTAB Strategies, Protecting Trade Secrets and Joint Venture Planning In this article, we discuss several of the latest IP trends that have been impacting the global automotive industry. An influx of new computing systems in vehicles is leading many carmakers to develop defensive strategies for patent suits. Other emerging tech trends pose risks to proprietary information treated as trade secrets by auto manufacturers. Learn how changes to the IP landscape are shaping the global auto industry. SEE MORE
06 Jun 2023 CATEGORY NewsPatent Management The World’s Top Patent Rulings for the First Half of 2023 In this article; we survey a collection of the world’s most significant legal rulings in patent law from the first six months of 2023. These high court decisions have grappled with the legality of covenants not to sue and the scope of injunctive relief for SEP owners. Quickly communicating those changes to IP management and executive personnel is critical for securing your business interests in these countries. SEE MORE
23 May 2023 Who Owns the Copyright to Your ChatGPT Output? In this article, we try to find answers to the questions surrounding copyright ownership in the textual outputs generated by artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT. While there is an obvious tension between AI platforms and authorship requirements in most countries, some legal frameworks do afford ChatGPT users an opportunity to claim copyright ownership in outputs that are heavily informed by a user’s independent intellectual efforts. SEE MORE
09 May 2023 CATEGORY Patent TranslationIP ManagementPatent Management Streamline Your Company’s IP Workflows to Take Quick Advantage of Business Opportunities This article focuses on several reasons why choosing a single language service provider for patent translation and filing will greatly improve the resiliency of your business. From eliminating the time spent coordinating activities among disparate teams across the globe to making more effective use of paralegal resources, SHIP Global IP can transform your IP practices for the better. SEE MORE
18 Apr 2023 CATEGORY Patent TranslationPatent Management Get a Firm Grasp on Your Patent Translation Costs By Choosing a Single IP Services Provider In this article, we offer a quick look at how SHIP Global IP can dramatically reduce your costs for patent translations. Preparing your patent portfolio for filing abroad can create a lot of fees, often for services that aren’t necessary. Prospective clients are often surprised to learn about our competitive advantage and how much of their IP budget they can repurpose for other business activities. SEE MORE
03 Apr 2023 CATEGORY Patent TranslationIP Management High Quality Patent Translations Are Critical for Cross-Border Business Success This article provides an overview of the technological solution for patent translations available to SHIP Global IP clients. Our computer-aided translation tools provide more robust quality assurance than most competitors can offer at prices that become more cost-effective over time. Your organization can further enhance the quality of its patent translations with our industry-leading network of expert linguists and patent attorneys. SEE MORE
14 Mar 2023 CATEGORY IP ManagementIP TechnologyDocketingPatent Management Outsource Your IP Docketing Work to Reduce Costs and Increase Certainty in IP Budgeting In this article, we explore several reasons why any company benefits from outsourcing their management of important IP documents and filing deadlines. While there are many IP docketing services, SHIP Global IP offers additional access to legal reports and software tools for clarifying assets for registering trademark assets and prosecuting patent applications. SEE MORE
28 Feb 2023 CATEGORY Trademark ManagementIP ManagementDocketingPatent Management Docketing as a Service: What It Is, and How Daas Can Help You This article provides an overview of the concept of “docketing as a service,” including the many tasks that must be performed well in order to ensure that your patent or trademark portfolio is properly maintained. While purchasing IP management software or subscribing to a management platform is a good idea, making sure you have the right professionals implementing that software is an even better one. SEE MORE