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Basics of IP Blog Series #4: Can I Trademark That?
This is Part 4 of our ‘Basics of IP’ blog series. You can find Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 here. The following has been adapted from “Can I Trademark That?”, a Michelson IP animated short.
Monthly News Roundup – February 2021
Need some good reading material? Here's a quick recap of the top February IP news stories we loved diving into this month! "Earlier this year, 15 top U.S. universities joined forces to launch a one-stop shop where corporations and startups can discover and license...
Black History Month & IP – News Roundup Series #2
This is the second of a month-long blog series. Find Part 1 here. Michelson IP celebrates Black History Month by highlighting these insightful stories on inventorship and innovation, including James West: "I’d be surprised if you weren’t sitting within fifty feet of...
Dr. Michelson Talks Innovation with the Latino Medical Students Association
During Latino Medical Students Association conference, Dr. Michelson shared his experience as an inventor and advice for medical students.
Black History Month & IP – News Roundup Series #1
This is Part 1 of our Black History Month curated news blog series. See Part 2 here. Michelson IP celebrates Black History Month by highlighting these insightful stories on inventorship and innovation: "By 1957 Kenner had saved enough money to her first ever patent: a...
Monthly News Roundup – January 2021
Need some good reading material? Here’s a quick recap of the top IP-related stories we loved diving into this month!
Basics of IP Blog Series #3: A Brief History of Patents
This is Part 3 of our ‘Basics of IP’ blog series. You can find Part 1 and Part 2 below. The following has been adapted from “A Patent System For Everyone”, a Michelson IP animated short.
Basics of IP Blog Series #2: Do Patents Really Promote Innovation?
This is Part 2 of our ‘Basics of IP’ blog series. You can find Part 1 below. The following has been adapted from “Do Patents Really Promote Innovation?”, a Michelson IP animated short.
Basics of IP Blog Series #1: What Can Be Patented?
This is Part 1 of our ‘Basics of IP’ blog series. The following has been adapted from “Can I Patent That?”, a Michelson IP animated short.
IP in Action: An Interactive Group Activity
This short exercise challenges students to bring a new brand, and possibly a new invention, to the market while navigating issues and opportunities related to intellectual property rights.
NFTE Workshop for Educators with Michelson IP
Learn more about this month’s professional development workshop hosted by Michelson IP and powered by NFTE.
A Year-End Message from Dr. Michelson…
Read Dr. Michelson’s holiday letter for his reflections on 2020 and hopes for the year ahead.
#TBT: IPO Education Foundation Showcases the Power of Storytelling for IP Understanding
Storytelling is one of the most compelling ways to communicate complex topics in an educational manner. We dedicate this #TBT to the Intellectual Property Owners Education Foundation (IPOEF) video contest…
In Loving Memory of David Kline: Journalist, Author, Thought Leader
We regret to inform the Michelson IP community of the untimely passing of our friend and colleague, David Kline. He passed away on November 7 after a long and courageous fight against esophageal cancer. He was 75 years old.
Monthly News Roundup – November/December 2020
Need some good reading material? Here’s a quick recap of the stories we loved diving into for November 2020.
Monthly News Roundup – October 2020
Need some good reading material? Here’s a quick recap of the stories we loved diving into for October 2020.
Joint Authorship and Work for Hire Agreements: Select Case Studies
If you’re working with others on projects where intellectual property (IP) may be developed in the process, you’ll likely want to take into account issues of joint authorship and work for hire. In this blog post, we’ll explain some of the fundamentals, and share a few examples of cases where these issues may be involved.
Virtual Event | Nov 12th, 2020 6:30PM EST – Ask Me Anything About Intellectual Property
Mark your calendars for this free, virtual event co-hosted by the Lemelson-MIT Program and Michelson IP!
Dr. Michelson’s Op-Ed in IPWatchdog – The Future of University IP Education
The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing universities to make structural changes [...] This crisis is an opportunity for institutions to rebuild their innovation ecosystem into one that is outcomes-oriented, promotes IP literacy across disciplines, and leads to wealth...
Michelson IP & NACCE announce new IP Educators in Residence
The next phase of Michelson IP's dynamic partnership with NACCE begins with the announcement of five member colleges as part of the newly launched IP Educator in Residence initiative. These IP Educators in Residence will comprise an inclusive community of faculty who...
I Can Copyright That? Everyday Works to Consider
When people think of copyrights they often think about books, songs, and movies – but you don’t have to be an author, musician, or filmmaker to be concerned with copyrights. There are many items, particularly those created in the course of business, that can also be protected.
Monthly News Roundup – September 2020
Need some good reading material? Here’s a quick recap of the stories we loved diving into for September 2020.
Introducing the Intellectual Property Canvas
Developed by our friends at the Zürich University of Applied Science (ZHAW) School of Management and Law in Switzerland and led by Dr. Ben Graziano, the Intellectual Property (IP) Canvas is a strategic management tool devised to help startups efficiently gain insight into how IP operates within their business.
How To Protect Your Intellectual Property With a Non-Disclosure Agreement
One of the single most important legal agreements you can use to protect your intellectual property (IP) is a non-disclosure agreement or NDA. And here’s why…
Monthly News Roundup – August 2020
Need some good reading material? From startups to the future of work to innovation education – here’s a quick recap of the top stories we loved diving into this month!