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Understanding Copyright Strategy is Essential to Success in Creative Industries, IP Experts Advise HBCU Students
Understanding Copyright Strategy is Essential to Success in Creative Industries, IP Experts Advise HBCU Students By Justin Chapman Intellectual property experts told students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in a recent webinar that creators...
Faculty Spotlight: IP and Entrepreneurship Education with Professor Nathalie Duval-Couetil, Purdue University
The Michelson Institute for Intellectual Property is proud to announce our latest grant to Purdue University’s Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship. We have committed $20,000 to Purdue to support their infusion of educational materials on intellectual property...
Monthly News Roundup – October 2021
Need some good reading material? Here's a quick recap of the top IP news stories we loved diving into this month! "In the creator economy, Professor Vasbinder suggests, it is less about enforcing the letter of the IP law, and more about receiving recognition that can...
Intellectual Property and Cultural (Mis)Appropriation: A Reading List
By: Jelani Odlum and Rachelle Mulumba In honor of this past Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Hispanic Heritage Month, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the ongoing movements to spark societal change through diversity, equity and inclusion, we share this reading list...
Santa Monica College Faculty Honored With Michelson IP Educator of Excellence Award
The Michelson Institute for Intellectual Property (Michelson IP) is proud to award three Santa Monica College faculty members with the inaugural Michelson IP Educator of Excellence Award for their leadership in championing intellectual property (IP) and...
Monthly News Roundup – September 2021
Need some good reading material? Here’s a quick recap of the top IP related news stories we loved diving into this month!
Who Owns the Copyright to Published Works?
Who owns the copyright to published works? By Professor Lucio Lanucara, Faculty, School of Business and Information Technology, Central New Mexico Community College Michelson IP Educator in Residence, National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship General...
What is the Freedom to Operate?
In this article, we explore common questions about the FTO. We’ll also provide examples of the FTO in action and share tips on conducting searches and mitigating risks.
New Michelson HBCU Initiative Promotes Equitable Access to IP Education
The Michelson Institute for Intellectual Property (Michelson IP) is partnering with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to bring intellectual property (IP) education to a new generation of creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs. The 'HBCU IP Futures...
Monthly News Roundup – August 2021
Stories on inventor diversity, a surprising copyright filed for a fantasy card game, counterfeit Guns & Roses t-shirts getting clocked on tour, and much more in this month’s curated IP news roundup.
We Enrolled 20K Learners Into an Online Course on Intellectual Property: Here’s How
It all started with a vision from our founder, medical inventor Dr. Gary K. Michelson, to create a “course in a box” to teach budding, everyday inventors and creators about the fundamentals of intellectual property. We recently hit the milestone of 20,000 worldwide...
Monthly News Roundup – July 2021
Need some good reading material? Here’s a quick recap of the top IP news stories we loved diving into this month!
IP For Writers of Blogs, Publications, and Social Content
In February 2020, Redditor Matt Query posted a short story, “My Wife and I Bought a Ranch” to Reddit’s r/NoSleep forum, drawing a lot of attention from horror enthusiasts. A bidding war over the rights to the story began within months – ending with Netflix getting the...
Intellectual Property for Graphic Designers and Visual Artists
Graphic designers and visual artists can leverage intellectual property (IP) rights to protect and maximize the value of their creative works. With the vast amounts of digital content being shared online today, there’s a high likelihood that others can use your work...
Monthly News Roundup – June 2021
Need some good reading material? Here's a quick recap of the top IP news stories we loved diving into this month! "The public research university, according to a press release, is auctioning the NFTs for the patent disclosures of two Nobel Prize-winning inventions:...
IP for Social Media Influencers and Content Creators
Social media influencers and content creators work hard to build a reputation of expertise for specific topics, brands and industries. In fact, the influencer marketing industry is projected to be worth $15 billion by 2022 and currently accounts for roughly 15 percent...
And the Patent Goes to: The Dream Award for Every Engineer
By Professor Pam Bogdan, Engineering Department, Ocean County CollegeMichelson IP Educator in Residence, National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship What Patents Can Do for the Individual Think of any high honor or award: the Nobel Prize, an Oscar, a...
Can You Apply for a Patent Without Legal Assistance?
The cost of hiring a patent attorney can be prohibitive to many individual inventors, students, and startups. While the patent application process can be lengthy and complex, it is possible to apply for a patent without an attorney. There are many advantages and...
5 IP Legal Agreements You Should Know About + Templates
Intellectual Property Agreements Intellectual property is the resulting work or invention of someone’s creativity. For example, an individual who writes a book may seek to copyright the manuscript. A business with a popular logo or name may seek to trademark it to...
Fashion and Intellectual Property: Protecting Creative Works
By: Dani N. Cohen, Fellow, The Michelson Institute for Intellectual Property Fashion and Intellectual Property “Fashion goes with the feeling of the moment. It's related to movies, to art, to young people's taste.” – Gianni Versace This statement from the late...
IP For Creatives Online – IP For Podcasters
Intellectual Property Podcast Rights By the end of 2021, podcasting is expected to be a $1 billion industry. While some people start podcasts with the goal of creating a full-time income, others start simply as a hobby. Whether your aim is to create a lucrative...
Monthly News Roundup – May 2021
Need some good reading material? Here’s a quick recap of the top IP-related stories we loved diving into this month!
Michelson IP Hosts Interactive Mini-Session at make/SHIFT 2.0
This year, the make/SHIFT 2.0 conference returned in a virtual format. Michelson IP was welcomed back to host an interactive mini-session on “Why IP Education is Vital to Makers & Entrepreneurs.
FORBES: How Billionaire Inventor Dr. Gary Michelson Negotiates Licensing Deals
In the spirit of this year’s “taking your ideas to market” World IP Day theme, Dr. Michelson shared his approach to licensing and his passion for intellectual property education in this great Forbes interview w/ Stephen Key, founder of inventRight.
Dr. Michelson celebrates World IP Day with IPOEF’s Behind the Idea Webinar
In 2000, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) designated April 26 as World Intellectual Property (IP) Day. Each year, we celebrate World IP Day with the aim to increase general understanding of IP and about the role that IP rights play in encouraging...