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Equity, Education, and Perseverance are the Keys to a Successful Intellectual Property Ecosystem
Dr. Gary K. Michelson advocated for IP education for all students at the First Look SoCal Innovation Showcase, an annual conference celebrating the very best early-stage startups commercializing deep tech and life science breakthroughs from SoCal’s top research...
What is Patent Infringement?
Patents serve as a valuable tool of the U.S. Intellectual Property system for inventors and creators looking to protect their work in the marketplace. According to the USPTO, a patent for an invention is defined as “the grant of a property right to the inventor,...
Introducing Judy Fox, Director of Michelson IP
This month, Judy Fox was introduced as the new Director of the Michelson Institute for Intellectual Property initiative. Prior to joining Michelson IP, Judy worked as the Regional Director of the Business & Entrepreneurship Sector for the Los Angeles Region. In...
Monthly News Roundup – May 2022
Need some good reading material? Here's a quick recap of the top IP news stories and hot topics in IP we loved diving into this month! "The patent system assumes that inventors are human. Inventions devised by machines require their own intellectual property law and...
Frequently asked: How Long Does a Trademark Last?
Trademarks can serve as a valuable tool for creators or entrepreneurs looking to protect their brand from infringement. They are typically represented by a word, symbol, or phrase that represents a brand or product. So you’ve successfully done your research, completed...
What is a Design Patent?
What is a Design Patent? Design patents are a form of intellectual property protection granted to an inventor who has conceived a new, original, and ornamental design for an article of manufacture. In order to obtain a design patent, the invention must be embodied in...
Dr. Michelson celebrates World IP Day 2022 with the Licensing Executives Society
By Rachelle Mulumba This year, the theme for World Intellectual Property Day 2022, which was held April 26, focused on IP and Youth innovating for a Better Future and explored how young innovative, energetic and creative minds are driving positive change. Find out...
Monthly News Roundup – April 2022
Need some good reading material? Here's a quick recap of the top IP news stories and hot topics in IP we loved diving into this month! "...the Senate confirmed Kathi Vidal, a Silicon Valley patent attorney, this month — there’s a fresh opportunity to modernize and...
5 Women Inventors and their Innovations To Know This Women’s History Month
Women inventors have played an important role in the innovations of the country and the world over time. According to the USPTO, women's share of new entrants into patent system has increased by 12% since 1980. This Women's History Month, find out the names of these...
Straight from the Headlines: Incorporating Pop Culture & Media into Teaching IP
Intellectual property can be a difficult topic for students to grasp. For educators looking for useful tips and tricks to teach IP to their students, incorporating pop culture and media examples can serve as a valuable tool of discussion in the classroom. Clips such...
Monthly News Roundup – March 2022
Need some good reading material? Here's a quick recap of the top IP news stories and hot topics in IP we loved diving into this month! "Los Angeles restaurateur Andy Nguyen is now planning to open the very first restaurant based on the Bored Ape Yacht Club [NFT...
Dr. Gary Michelson Advocates for IP Education for All Students on ‘Understanding IP Matters’ Podcast
By Justin Chapman Intellectual property is the future and should be taught to all students, Dr. Gary K. Michelson said on a recent episode of the “Understanding IP Matters: From Creator to Entrepreneur” podcast, which looks at the role of intellectual property rights...
5 Black Inventors and their Innovations To Know This Black History Month
Black inventors have played an important role in the innovations of the country and the world over time. According to Brookings, African Americans received 50,000 patents during the industrial revolution alone. In celebration of Black History Month, we are...
It’s Not All About Patents: Cost Effective Strategies for Launching an IP Portfolio
Coming up with fresh ideas that translate into products or services is the lifeblood for inventors and creators. However, it can be costly to protect one’s intellectual property, particularly if the item is not yet generating revenue. Patents in particular have...
Monthly News Roundup – February 2022
Need some good reading material? Here's a quick recap of the top IP news stories we loved diving into this month! "From virtual makeup to digital hamburgers, some of the biggest brands are looking to cement their Web3 status." - Here's Why Brands From McDonald's to...
Public Domain: What Does It Really Mean?
The beloved character Winnie the Pooh entered the public domain on January 1, 2022 (Wash Post). January 1st is also known annually in the United States as Public Domain Day. But what exactly is the “public domain”? Does this mean that anyone can use Pooh Bear in...
Monthly News Roundup – January 2022
Need some good reading material? Here's a quick recap of the top IP news stories we loved diving into this month! "In November, two trademark applications were filed in the US by third-parties to use the Gucci and Prada logos in a range of metaverse-related arenas,...
The Most Read Stories of 2021: Looking Back on a Year Filled with Challenges and Hope
In view of the inherent value of sharing news and analysis about the topics that are most important to us and to our community, the Michelson Philanthropies network published more than 230 articles in 2021, far more than in years past. Michelson Philanthropies —...
Dr. Michelson advocates Fast Tracking “Innovation for the Greater Good” in latest NAI Journal
The COVID-19 pandemic has created the need for an accelerated drug development paradigm to bring vaccines to the masses. Several public-private partnerships, including Operation Warp Speed (OWS), helped fund an accelerated research & development (R&D)...
Monthly News Roundup – November/December 2021
Need some good reading material? Here's a quick recap of the top IP news stories we loved diving into this month! "This year, you can hardly open a social media app without seeing mention of it. Both Wrapped and Instagram stories have been around since 2016, but...
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
By Jelani Odlum 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...
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...