What is a utility patent? In the film “Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion,” Mira Sorvino’s character claims to have invented the Post It. Her classmates are skeptical, but had she shown them a patent listing her as the inventor, they might have been impressed!...
After a certain period of time, a work’s intellectual property protections may expire and it enters the public domain. Public domain indicates any creative works that have no protection under intellectual property laws are considered to be in the public domain, and...
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...
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...
Earlier this year, Dr. Michelson was invited to speak at the annual Latino Medical Students Association conference, held entirely online. Moderated by patent attorney David Dykeman, the event provided a forum for medical students to learn more about innovation as it...
