IP Assets and Film Finance – How it Works in the United States
New WIPO research sheds light on the standard practices that filmmakers use to obtain funding for the production and distribution films in the US, the world’s largest film industry by revenue.
Westwell's Smart Port Technology For a Sustainable Supply Chain
China’s Westwell leverages AI to cut pollution and reduce waste in major seaports.
Air Quality Monitoring for a Healthier Environment for All
Slovenia’s Aerosol Magee Scientific, a leading developer of air quality monitoring systems keeps an eye on air quality to help reduce pollution and negative health effects.
The Right to Repair: Recent Developments in the USA
Do you automatically think you have the right to repair your smartphone or any other electronic product you own? The fascinating debate around the right-to-repair, in which IP rights are central, reveals that this is not always the case.
Upcycling, Sustainability, and IP: What It Means for the World of Fashion
As consumer awareness around sustainability grows, upcycling, thanks to its environmental benefits, is becoming one of the most popular new ways to “consume” fashion. But is it risk-free from a legal standpoint? Leading academic Irene Calboli takes a closer look at the IP issues that can arise.
The Future Looks Brighter for IP-Backed Financing
Finding solutions to bridge the funding gap facing many IP-rich companies has become a global priority. Find out how the Development Bank of Canada (BDC) and others are addressing the issue.
Lucence: Lighting up the Future of Cancer Care
One in three of us will get cancer in our lifetime, but with early detection, cure rates are improving. CEO and founder of Lucence, Dr. Min-Han Tan, explains how the company’s ground-breaking technology is improving cancer care and cure rates through a simple blood test.
SkinGourmet: Ghana’s Edible Skincare Revolution
In 2014, Ghanaian entrepreneur Violet Amoabeng began her all-natural skincare line, Skin Gourmet, which uses locally sourced ingredients that are so pure they’re edible. Amoabeng discusses the role IP plays in her business and outlines her impact-driven entrepreneurial vision.
Resolving Video Games and eSports Disputes: How Can WIPO's Alternative Dispute Resolution Options Help?
Video games and eSports are thriving and fast becoming an important contributor to the global economy. But with such dynamism comes an increasing risk of disputes. Can alternatives to court litigation, like mediation and arbitration, offer stakeholders a more flexible, speedy and cost-effective dispute resolution option?
Designing with Life: Biofabricate's Suzanne Lee Envisions a “New Material World”
"We need a material revolution, and we need it now,” says Suzanne Lee, CEO and Founder of Biofabricate, a “sustainable biomaterial innovation” boutique that is educating companies on how to use micro-organisms to create a “new material world.”