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Peruvian Filmmaker Rossana Díaz Costa on her Passion for Cinema and an Hispanic Classic

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.

In the Courts: The US Supreme Court’s Warhol decision revisits the boundaries of fair use

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.

How Patent Information Can Help Spot Technology Gaps and Catalyze Economic Development

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

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, discusses 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 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

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

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

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?

WIPO’s Green Technology Book: What You Can Do to Tackle Climate Change

WIPO’s Green Technology Book: What You Can Do to Tackle Climate Change

The Green Technology Book demonstrates that there are solutions that everyone can use to tackle climate change. Find out what you can do today to help overcome these challenges.

In the Courts: Ed Sheeran Succeeds in Music Copyright Infringement Case, but it’s not over yet…

In the Courts: Ed Sheeran Succeeds in Music Copyright Infringement Case, but it’s not over yet…

In May 2023, a US court found that Ed Sheeran’s hit Thinking Out Loud did not copy Marvin Gaye’s Let’s Get It On. The crux of this case was that while parts of the two songs are similar, those parts are unprotected elements that are freely available for everyone to use.