World IP Day 2017

By Sachin Kandhari In addition to being Administrative Professionals’ Day, April 26, 2017 also is celebrated as World Intellectual Property Day. World IP Day was launched in the year 2000 by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to promote and protect creative ideas, including inventions as well as music, art, writings, and trademarks. This year’s […]

Capitol Hill Hears About Intellectual Property

April 25, 2017 – In advance of World IP Day, the Full Committee of the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing yesterday, entitled “Intellectual Property – Drive of Innovation: Making Our Lives Healthier, Safer, and more Productive.” Testimony on issues impacting various IP stakeholders was provided by five witnesses, including representatives from large corporations, start-up […]