“The tension between patents and trade dress protection is most evident when the alleged trade dress (or aspects thereof) has been disclosed in a utility patent.” Patents and trademarks protect ...

Product designs often serve as the cornerstone of a brand’s identity, evoking instant recognition and loyalty among consumers. From the iconic silhouette of Coca-Cola’s glass bottle to the distinctive ...

When developing breakthrough technology, startups face a critical decision: pursue patent protection or maintain trade secrets. The choice depends on your technology's detectability and vulnerability ...

IN THE MID-1990s, James A. Thomson of the University of Wisconsin helped launch the field of regenerative medicine by isolating embryonic stem cells and perfecting methods for self-perpetuating them ...

When reality television and entrepreneurship intertwine, shows like ‘Shark Tank’ and the UK’s equivalent ‘Dragons’ Den’ come to mind. Both programs involve aspiring entrepreneurs pitching (hopefully) ...

Pakistani patients deserve not only safe and high‑quality medicines but also timely access to innovative therapies ...

Morocco ranked first in Africa and the Arab world and 22nd globally in the latest International Intellectual Property (IP) Index ...

Years before semaglutide became a blockbuster drug for Novo Nordisk, the Danish pharma giant had the chance to maintain its patent in Canada but didn’t pay a small fee to do so, according to a recent ...

Pharmaceutical companies layer on patents for drug delivery devices to maintain market exclusivity, according to a new study.

Purdue Pharma, maker of OxyContin, is testing the pain drug in kids ages 6 to 16 July 3, 2012— -- The maker of the powerful pain drug OxyContin is beginning to test the medicine in children, ...