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LexisNexis SDG Patent Mapping of Sustainable Innovations
Lexis Nexis leads the way in enabling decision-makers to leverage patent analytics to accelerate sustainable innovation.
The Inventor’s Patent Academy: moving the dial on diversity
In 2022, Invent Together and Qualcomm joined ranks to launch The Inventor’s Patent Academy, a free online learning platform to help inventors from underrepresented groups better navigate their patenting journey.
H3D: Africa’s First Integrated Drug Discovery and Development Platform
Professor Kelly Chibale, Director of H3D, Africa’s first integrated drug discovery and development center, explains how the Center is supporting drug discovery in Africa and the role the IP plays in its pioneering work.
Leveraging IP Awareness Among Law Students in Puerto Rico
Lorraine Juarbe, a law professor from Puerto Rico, supports World Intellectual Property Day and offers her students a hands-on opportunity to better understand the importance of intellectual property rights.
Crafting a Better Future for Women with Etikoppaka Wooden Toys
Discover how women in the Indian village of Etikoppaka have embraced the art of creating wooden toys, improved their livelihoods and leading to economic stability and recognition for their geographical indication (GI) rights.
Access Infinity: Bringing Accessible Content to Print Disabled Users in Developing Countries
The Access Infinity platform from Tata Consultancy Services is transforming the lives of millions with print disabilities in India. A recent agreement with WIPO opens the possibility of extending these benefits to more than 50 other countries. Charudatta Jadhav, one of the platform’s main architects, discusses the platform’s development and its transformative impact.
Authenticity at the Heart of Mi’kmaw Cultural Tourism
Shannon Monk, an Indigenous (Mi’kmaw /Anishininew) woman from Canada, believes that cultural tourism is a natural opportunity for Indigenous peoples in Canada to reclaim and re-build their cultural heritage. Registering the Mi’kmaw cultural tourism brand is an important step in that journey.
Natural Solutions To Battle Microplastics
Lactips is rethinking plastic with its fully biodegradable natural milk-derived bio-material alternative.
Collaboration, Diversity, and Inclusion for More Effective Innovation Ecosystems
The late Japanese inventor and entrepreneur Kyoko Ikoma, former CEO of Proassist and Representative Director of the KANSAI Association of Corporate Executives, discusses the importance of cooperation, diversity, and inclusion to the development of more effective innovation ecosystems.
Peruvian Filmmaker Rossana Díaz Costa on her Passion for Cinema and an Hispanic Classic
A self-confessed “movie maniac,” Peruvian author and filmmaker Rosanna Díaz Costa talks about her passion for literature and film and what it took to bring the movie adaptation of the Peruvian classic, A World for Julius, to the big screen.
The Art of China’s Li Brocade: Weaving Tradition and Innovation
The Li people of Hainan Island in the People’s Republic of China are known for their beautiful brocade art, which reflects their rich history and cultural traditions. Having mastered traditional techniques, the Li People are continue to pass on their knowledge to future generations, keeping brocade art alive with innovative contemporary designs.
In the Courts: The US Supreme Court’s Warhol decision revisits the boundaries of fair use
In May 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its decision on the Warhol case. The decision upheld the claim by the celebrity photographer, Lynn Goldsmith, that the Andy Warhol Foundation (AWF) had infringed her copyright in a photo of the late entertainer Prince, when, after Prince’s death in 2016, the Foundation licensed an illustration by Andy Warhol based on that photo, to Vanity Fair for a cover.
BioTech: Revolutionizing Agriculture with Sustainable Biocontrol Solutions in Costa Rica
BioTech, a Costa Rican biotech company co-founded by Lizzy Retana Villalobos, is using fungi and bacteria to control plant disease for a more organic and sustainable approach to agriculture.
How Patent Information Can Help Spot Technology Gaps and Catalyze Economic Development
Analyzing patent data can uncover technologies with low patenting activity that could be spaces for future innovation
Flexxon’s AI-Based Cybersecurity Solution Promises to Tackle Cybercrime
The cost of cybercrime set to rise to USD 10.5 trillion by 2025, crippling businesses and critical infrastructure. Camellia (Cam) Chan, CEO and co-founder of Flexxon, a Singapore-based hardware-based cybersecurity solutions manufacturer, and co-founder, Camellia (Cam) Chan, discusses outlines Flexxon’s novel approach to cybersecurity and its commitment to innovation and IP to safeguard digital citizens everywhere.
Mexican Nano-Based Drug Delivery System Set to Boost Global Eye Health
Mexican startup CRMQ promise to boost global eye health with its new nano-based drug delivery system for treating retinopathy
The Intersection of Intellectual Property, Branding and Diversity in Modern Advertising
As the value of intangible assets rises, brands can inspire meaningful connections with a broader range of consumers and boost business growth by introducing diversity, inclusion and equity into their advertising campaigns.
WIPO Academy – Building Practical IP Skills for Growth and Development
Now in its 25th year, the WIPO Academy, the world’s leading provider of IP training and education is on a mission to equip learners with the IP tools they need for success.
Resolving Life Sciences Disputes Beyond the Courts
The multi-trillion dollar life sciences industry is dynamic, innovative and complex, making it more prone to disputes than other sectors. Why is it that many within the sector now see mediation and arbitration as useful alternatives to court litigation?
WiseShape: Revolutionizing Winemaking with Eco-Efficient Concrete Tanks
Since 2018, entrepreneur Tatiana Sá Marques, co-founder and CEO of WiseShape, has been working to revolutionize traditional winemaking and improve the environmental performance of Portuguese winemakers with its eco-efficient concrete tanks.
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