17 Jan 2024 Technology Trends at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas In this article, we explore some of the consumer tech trends on display at this year’s CES. Artificial intelligence and self-driving vehicles continue to drive corporate investment into technology commercialization across entire industries. The consumer trade show also introduced the world to the strong position of South Korean companies in the tech startup space. SEE MORE
12 Dec 2023 CATEGORY NewsPatent Management UK High Court Ruling Could Give AI Patent Applicants a Clearer Pathway to Patent Eligibility In this article, we explore a recent UK High Court ruling that is giving some artificial intelligence companies better hopes of patent eligibility in the United Kingdom. Partnering with SHIP Global IP allows AI companies to quickly take advantage of this knowledge. With a few clicks on our platform, AI firms can file an accurately translated patent application into any country where patent law is developing favorably. SEE MORE
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
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
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
08 Nov 2022 CATEGORY NewsIP ManagementPatent Management From artificial intelligence to artificial inventor Self-driving vehicles, voice assistants, entertainment streaming apps, devices with facial recognition technologies, smart home devices, smart replies in your e-mail, content or product recommendations, all have one thing in common: AI. Artificial Intelligence makes our lives more efficient every day, but can AI be an inventor? Who owns the IPR for AI creations? SEE MORE
15 Sep 2022 CATEGORY NewsTrademark Management SHIP Global IP is renewing its brand image to better reflect its technological DNA At SHIP Global IP, we have changed our logo to more faithfully reflect our technological DNA and the growth on which we are embarking SEE MORE
25 Jul 2022 SHIP Global IP welcomes Dr. Robert Fichter as Managing Director IP industry expert and patent attorney Dr. Robert Fichter joins SHIP Global IP to lead the worldwide organization and growth plans. SEE MORE
07 Jun 2022 CATEGORY NewsIP Management In the latest chapter of the patent war, a court prohibits Ford from selling its LTE-enabled cars in Germany Patent war, a court prohibits Ford from selling cars in Germany. Our latest post covers the open war between the mobile phone industry and the automotive sector. SEE MORE
15 Feb 2022 CATEGORY NewsTrademark Management What is the Trademark Modernization Act? Our latest post provides a very high level view of the changes introduced by the TMA for the casual observant looking to stay up to date with the changes. SEE MORE
26 Jan 2022 CATEGORY NewsIP Events Trademark Modernization Act (TMA) from principle to practice Jason Blair, former USPTO examiner and Principal Attorney at Munck Wilson Mandala covered during a webinar offered by SHIP Global IP some key points and takeaways, anyone dealing with Trademarks in the USA (foreign or domestic) could benefit from. SEE MORE
18 Jan 2022 CATEGORY NewsIP Management CES 2022 Las Vegas: seven innovative systems that will shape our lives In this article we bring you the main new developments from the CES 2022 SEE MORE
12 Jan 2022 CATEGORY NewsTrademark Management Webinar - Trademark Modernization Act (TMA) from principle to practice Free webinar - Join us as we share best registration practices now that the TMA changes are fully in effect SEE MORE
26 Oct 2021 CATEGORY NewsIP Management Global Innovation Index 2021: How has innovation evolved this year? In this article we analyze the ranking of the World Innovation Index and study how it reflects the importance of government investments SEE MORE
20 Sep 2021 CATEGORY NewsIP ManagementPatent Management Webinar- a Global Perspective on the Technology Commercialization Process Join our webinar as we share how Universities are dealing with the commercialization pathway of their R&D and the IP protection barriers they encounter SEE MORE
13 Nov 2020 SHIP Global IP signs the Diversity Charter During a virtual event hosted yesterday, SHIP Global IP signed the Diversity Charter, a letter/code of commitment that companies and institutions of the same country, regardless of their size, sign on a voluntary basis to promote their engagement with the fundamental principles of equality, the promotion of diversity, and non-discrimination. SEE MORE
05 Aug 2020 New crew member on board André Sarmento joins the European Sales Team at SHIP Global IP SEE MORE
21 Jul 2020 CATEGORY NewsPatent Management Routines- Mornings and IP Departments IP workflows should change over time to adapt your organization to the new reality and technological developments. SEE MORE
22 Apr 2020 CATEGORY NewsIP TechnologyPatent Management A Clarion Call to Change 5 Pro-Tips for positioning yourself-- and your portfolio—for a possible recession due to the pandemic situation stemming from Covid-19. The post outlines tips to help Intellectual Property Deparments to react on a possible recession. SEE MORE
07 Apr 2020 CATEGORY NewsIP TechnologyPatent Management Who owns the IPR for AI creations? We are arguably very close to a time in the future in which computers will have the same, if not more intellectual capacity than humans. Then who owns the IPR for AI creations? According to the UK’s IP office, an AI cannot be listed as an inventor of a patent in a patent application as an AI is not a physical person. The intense debate continues... SEE MORE
24 Mar 2020 CATEGORY NewsIP TechnologyPatent Management Artificial intelligence (AI) as a creator of Intellectual Property (IP) We currently find ourselves going through an intense worldwide period of innovation and the development of artificial intelligence is leading us towards an unavoidable fundamental change. According to data provided by WIPO (The World Intellectual Property Organization), in terms of artificial intelligence and robotics, an increase in the number of patent software rights and even rules governing corporate secrets can be observed. SEE MORE
17 Mar 2020 At SHIP Global IP, we are always with you In relation to the global Coronavirus-COVID 19 epidemic, we would like to inform you that SHIP Global IP will continue to provide top-quality services to its customers, having adopted all necessary measures to ensure that we can continue to operate normally and safely while safeguarding the health of our employees, customers and collaborators at all times. SEE MORE
10 Mar 2020 CATEGORY NewsPatent TranslationTrademark ManagementPatent Management Silicon Hills – the Next Hub for Innovation In recent years, Austin has adopted the nickname “Silicon Hills.” Similar to its California counterpart, Austin has become an epicenter in the tech space. Austin is home to several leading tech and semiconductor companies such as Dell, NXP, HP, Google, AMD, Apple, Applied Materials, Cirrus Logic, Facebook, and Oracle. SEE MORE
15 Jan 2020 CES 2020, a showcase for technological innovation Every January, CES, the world's biggest technology fair opened its doors to present the next generation of innovation destined to change the world in the coming years: redefining industries, creating jobs and meeting many of society's challenges. From among the hundreds of innovations presented in Las Vegas, we have selected seven that particularly caught our attention, and which we believe will inspire, connect and change our lives for the better. SEE MORE
13 Nov 2019 CATEGORY NewsPatent Management FRAND licensing and why is so important for technical standards FRAND is the acronym for Fair, Reasonable And Non-Discriminatory. It generally comes up in antitrust cases when an owner of intellectual property rights (IPR) refuses to grant a license on FRAND terms. FRAND is a big part of how many of the world’s busiest filers license their patents. SEE MORE
05 Sep 2019 The Global Innovation Index and its relationship with economic growth Innovative activity is without doubt one of the drivers of economic and social development. This is assuredly the reason why the Global Innovation Index report, published annually by WIPO, has become a global benchmark that helps legislators better understand how to stimulate and measure innovative activity and its impact on economic growth and development. The Global Innovation Index 2019, co-published by WIPO, Cornell University and INSEAD, ranks the results of innovation in almost 130 countries and economies in different regions of the world based on some 80 indicators. These indicators include a measurement of investment in R&D, the number of patent and trademark applications, and the growth of high-tech exports, among others. SEE MORE
07 Aug 2018 China moves up the global Intellectual Property ranking According to numerous experts in the patents sector, China is quickly catching up with the United States when it comes to intellectual property, making strides towards its goal to position itself as the preeminent global technology power. Worldwide... SEE MORE
28 Sep 2016 Milan challeges London for patent court By Jane Croft for FT Milan wants to replace London as the site of a new court to rule on pharmaceutical patents in Europe, arguing that the UK should be excluded in the wake of the Brexit vote. The new court is part of the long-awaited unitary European... SEE MORE