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Art goes digital: Japan’s teamLab breaks new ground
Intellectual property (IP) is an important aspect of teamLab’s business strategy. “Copyright licensing agreements are a key to commercial success,” says Mr. Inoko, “especially when you are operating in an industry based on things that are virtual.” teamLab’s IP portfolio extends beyond the copyright it holds in its digital works and proprietary software. The company also holds a number of patents for innovations such as the teamLabBall and equipment to graphically display information from multiple sources at the same time in a single location. It also holds a patent on an imaging device (marketed at the Distance Camera) to digitally measure distance which is the subject of an international application under WIPO’s Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT/JP2011/069316).The company also has a number of other pending patent applications, including for the teamLabHanger. [PDF]
ePCT: for even easier international patent filing
In an age of increasing globalization, companies large and small are seeking patent protection in multiple countries. WIPO’s Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) provides essential services to facilitate this process and is an increasingly popular means of filing for international patent protection. In 2011 alone, over 181,000 international patent applications were filed under the Treaty. The patent system as it exists today, however, is still characterized by processes that are largely rooted in the physical exchange of documents. This can cause delays and impede the system’s operational efficiency. In May 2011, WIPO launched ePCT, a new online service that will make the process of international patent application filing far easier and more efficient, and offers users and national patent offices a number of advantages. ePCT users are heralding it as the greatest innovation in the PCT system over the past 30 years. This article outlines the services available under ePCT and highlights some of its main benefits. [PDF]
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