IP Round-Up: Copyright Resilience, AI Ethics, Google vs Sonos, and More
The landscape of intellectual property is shifting at an unprecedented pace. From the rise of generative AI to evolving judicial standards for patent validity, staying informed is no longer optional—it is a strategic necessity. In this edition of the IP Round-Up, we explore the key developments shaping the intersection of technology, law, and creative rights. […]
Patent vs. Trade Secret: What Should Your Startup Choose?
Choosing the right intellectual property (IP) protection is one of the most critical decisions a startup founder will make. Get it right, and your IP becomes a valuable, defensible asset. Get it wrong, and your best ideas could be copied legally or lost forever. When protecting core innovations—especially in tech, food & beverage, manufacturing, and […]
PCT Filing Strategy: Cost-Effective Global Protection for Startups
For startups and scale-ups with global ambitions—especially those in deep-tech, med-tech, and electronics—securing patent rights in multiple countries is crucial. However, direct national filings across 10 or 20 countries simultaneously is prohibitively expensive, quickly draining precious seed capital. This is where the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) system becomes the founder’s most strategic tool. The PCT […]