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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.