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Google Dethrones IBM in AI Patents — And Why OpenAI, Creator of ChatGPT, Barely Has Any

In the 2025 generative AI patent rankings, Google has toppled IBM — which held the title for over two decades — to claim...

2026.04.03

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CRISPR Patent War: PTAB Reaffirms Broad Institute’s Priority Rights in Landmark Ruling

On March 27, 2026, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) reaffirmed that the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard holds...

2026.04.03

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USPTO Rewrites the Rules for AI Patents: What the New Section 101 Guidelines Mean for Global Innovators

In early 2026, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) officially enacted new guidelines on patent eligibi...

2026.04.03

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How Coca-Cola Turned a Glass Shape Into a 100-Year IP Asset: The Trade Dress Strategy Behind the World’s Most Recognized Bottle

How Coca-Cola turned a 1915 design brief into over a century of IP protection — and what the contour bottle strategy teaches every business about trade dress, design patents, and secondary meaning.

2026.03.30

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How Dyson Built a Patent Empire From 5,127 Prototypes: The Patent Portfolio Strategy That Transformed Home Appliances

How Dyson turned 5,127 prototypes into a global patent empire — and what every entrepreneur can learn from the most systematic approach to IP protection in modern manufacturing.

2026.03.30

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How Adidas Won (and Almost Lost) Its Three Stripes: The Trademark Battle Every Brand Must Know

How Adidas acquired its iconic three-stripe design for two bottles of whisky and then spent decades in court defending it — and what that means for your business.

2026.03.30

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How Japan Lost Its Shine Muscat: Plant IP Protection and the Global Race to Own Agricultural Innovation

Japan's Shine Muscat grape was reproduced without authorization across Asia, costing Japanese farmers billions. A deep investigation into plant variety protection law, UPOV, and the global agricultural IP race.

2026.03.30

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The 5G SEP Wars: Why FRAND Licensing Has Become the Biggest Battleground in Tech IP

The 5G standard essential patent wars involving Qualcomm, Ericsson, Nokia, and Huawei have made FRAND licensing the most contested issue in technology IP. A deep investigation into SEP licensing, royalty stacking, and global court battles.

2026.03.30

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Geographical Indications: How Regions Turn Their Names Into Protected IP

From Champagne to Kobe Beef, geographical indications protect regional products worldwide. A deep investigation into TRIPS, the EU GI system, Japan's GI Act, and why these rights are worth billions to fight for.

2026.03.30

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Generative AI and Copyright Law: Who Owns the Data That Trains the Machine?

Getty Images, The New York Times, and artists worldwide are suing AI companies over training data copyright. A deep investigation into fair use, memorization, output copyright, and global legal frameworks for AI and copyright.

2026.03.30

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