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Intellectual property
U.S. startups should be wary of knowledge theft disguised as investment
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Alex Schroeder
Aug 22, 2024
That's the message from the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, which says foreign industrial espionage is on the rise.
How the family of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is working to protect his legacy
by
Lee Hawkins
Apr 4, 2024
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. worked to safeguard his intellectual property before his death. Now, his family continues to protect his works and impact.
Lawsuit by Henrietta Lacks’ descendants asks key questions about intellectual property
May 20, 2022
The Black woman's cells, taken in 1951 without her consent, spurred medical advances worth billions. Now a judge has to decide if her family is entitled to a share of the profits.
Biden pressed to support intellectual property waiver for COVID-19 vaccines
by
Lily Jamali
Nov 26, 2021
Advocates say a waiver is "a moral imperative" to help make vaccines readily available worldwide.
U.S. officials warn tech companies of foreign threats in five key areas
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
, Alex Schroeder
and Rose Conlon
Nov 12, 2021
Why U.S. counterintelligence officials are telling companies to be wary about foreign business deals.
More of your trade war questions, answered
by
Janet Nguyen
and Kimberly Adams
Jan 14, 2020
The U.S. and China are set to complete phase one of a trade agreement. Here are some of your questions, answered.
EU to vote on contentious copyright proposal
by
Renata Sago
Mar 26, 2019
Members of the European Parliament vote today on a proposal that could make it harder for internet users to share songs, videos and other copyrighted content online.
For public good, not for profit.
A major trade sticking point between the U.S. and China has deep roots
Feb 14, 2019
The history of intellectual property theft goes back centuries.
How do you advertise a Super Bowl party without saying “Super Bowl?”
Jan 30, 2019
The NFL owns dozens of trademarks and isn’t afraid to go after anyone using them.
U.S. trade officials hold hearing on next batch of tariffs
Jul 24, 2018
In June, President Donald Trump announced tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese goods, most of which went into effect earlier this month. Now U.S. trade officials are set to impose the rest of them, but not before a hearing on Tuesday and Wednesday with U.S. business leaders. The list of products includes industrial machinery, communications […]