Intellectual property (IP) — which includes trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets — is often the foundation of a ...

In mid‑2022, Nigerian comedian and content creator Chukwuemeka “Sabinus” Ejekwu sparked headlines when he threatened legal ...

Many of today's most valuable companies are fueled primarily by trademarks, patents and reputation, not "tangibles," ...

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Parliament passed the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill on 17 March 2026, raising hopes that Ugandan content creators and performing artists could soon be ...

The strength of many of today’s most valuable companies is based significantly on intangible assets, like trademarks, patents, trade secrets and brand reputation.

This work is part of AI Watchdog, The Atlantic’s ongoing investigation into the generative-AI industry. In April 2024, Eric ...

Among the multitude of AI-related panels and workshops at this year’s FilMart, one forum on the legal landscape surrounding ...

Intellectual Property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, symbols, names, and images used in commerce. IP ...

The main difference between a copyright and a trademark is that a copyright protects creative work, while a trademark protects branding. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from ...

The nuances of protecting IP while navigating laws can be incredibly complex, creating the potential for compliance issues and even IP theft. Today's tech startups are constantly looking for ways to ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Intellectual property (IP) drives innovation and protects creative works along with the talented individuals who bring novel ideas to life. At times this results in conflict, with disputes frequently ...