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Intellectual property (IP) is a term referring to a number of distinct types of creations of the mind for which property rights are recognised--and the corresponding fields of law. Under intellectual property law, owners are granted certain exclusive rights to a variety of intangible assets, such as musical, literary, and artistic works; discoveries and inventions; and words, phrases, symbols, and designs. Common types of intellectual property include copyrights, trademarks, patents, industrial design rights and trade secrets in some jurisdictions.

'No One's Afraid For Their Job,' Says Karrion Kross About McMahon's Return

Karrion Kross reveals how the locker room feels amidst Vince McMahon's WWE return.

Around 100 countries would like to make coronavirus vaccines exempt from intellectual property rights

WTO Deadlock On Plan To Free Covid Vaccines From IP Protection

WTO deadlock on plan to free Covid vaccines from IP protection

Amazon Partners With US Government To Fight Counterfeit Products

Amazon and the IPR Center will hold “bad actors” accountable to the fullest extent of the law.

Apple says it will appeal the court decision that it violated tech patents

Apple Must Pay $500 Million Over Patent Violations, US Court Rules

Apple must pay $500 million over patent violations, US court rules

Pier 1 Imports Secures A Buyer For E-Commerce Assets

Pier 1 Imports has secured a stalking horse bidder to pick up its intellectual property, data, and other e-commerce related assets in a $20 million deal.

Chinese Professor Convicted for Economic Espionage in the US

Americans are divided politically but agree that those who steal trade secrets and commit acts of espionage that might benefit an enemy country should be dealt with harshly. The case of Zhang Hao is one example.

Apple Lawsuit 2019: Tim Cook’s Firm Faces Lawsuit Over AirPods Patents

A company said Apple knowingly infringes patents related to how the AirPods wireless headphones work, and has filed a lawsuit against the iPhone maker.

US, China Trade Talks To Be Resolved Within Two Weeks, Says Mulvaney

The fate of the U.S, China trade talks could be known in the next two weeks, according to White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney.

Trump Signals Clear Headway In US-China Trade Talks

The trade talks between the U.S. and China are sending out positive signals. Chances of a mini-deal were evident in the words of President Donald Trump who declared that he was looking forward to sealing a comprehensive trade deal with China after meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

9 Charged For Leaking Samsung’s Intellectual Property To China

Nine people, including officials of a Samsung supplier group, were charged for allegedly selling the South Korean tech giant’s new OLED technology to Chinese rivals.

Nike Holds Legal Advantage Over RF Logo, Expert Says

Roger Federer did not renew his deal with Nike and brought an end to a 20-year association with the American sportswear giant in 2018.

Samsung Trademarks Gear Fit Pro — A New Fitness Tracker?

Samsung could be working on another fitness tracker if a new trademark application is to be considered.

Want To Cure Cancer? Don't Weaken Patent Protections [Opinion]

Joe Biden's "cancer moonshot" can only succeed if there's an incentive to develop new drugs and technologies.

Huawei Files Patent Lawsuit Against Samsung

The Chinese mobile giant claimed infringement of smartphone patents, seeking “reasonable compensation” from Samsung.

Facebook Wins Trademark Suit In China

A Chinese beverage company had registered “face book” as its trademark in 2014, a move that a Beijing court ruled “violated moral principles.”

Alibaba Group Names Head Of Anti-Counterfeiting, IP

The appointment comes days after the Chinese e-commerce giant avoided being named on a U.S. blacklist of sites hosting sales of fake goods.

Tech Group Goes To Bat For US In China

Meet Rob Atkinson, the man helping Qualcomm and other U.S. technology companies critique China's policies, via his foundation.

Trade Deal Called Internet 'Death Warrant'

Imposing U.S. copyright laws on other countries through the Trans-Pacific Partnership would stifle Internet freedom and innovation, rights groups say.