London (Sept 2024) – The world’s pre-eminent IP strategists have been named in the latest edition of IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists, published online by IAM and free to access. The unique guide lists the individuals that in-depth research, undertaken by a team based in London, Washington DC […]
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The Importance of Diversity in Teams for Innovation and Intellectual Property Creation
In today’s fast-paced, interconnected world, the need for innovation has never been greater. Organizations are constantly seeking new ideas, products, and services to maintain their competitive advantage. One of the most powerful drivers of innovation is diversity within teams. A diverse team not only brings together varied perspectives but also […]
A Good IP Citizen
A Good IP Citizen is an individual or organization that actively engages in responsible and ethical practices regarding intellectual property (IP) rights*. This includes respecting the rights of creators and innovators, fostering a culture of innovation, and contributing positively to the broader ecosystem of knowledge and creativity: By embodying these […]
Managing Business Secrets: Part 2
Management of business secrets, whether formal trade secrets, confidential information or data requires a pragmatic approach, with a people-centric focus on strategic management across the organisation. 2. Establish an IP register to track IP in the organisation. This should: It is important to capture the IP generated in the business, […]
Managing Business Secrets: Part 1
Management of business secrets, whether formal trade secrets, confidential information or data requires a pragmatic approach, with a people-centric focus on strategic management across the organisation. 1. Build IP awareness of the basic IP issues Awareness of IP issues related to the organisation’s business with all team members. This should: […]
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IAM recognizes Graham Bell in Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists 2023
London (Sept 2023) – The world’s pre-eminent IP strategists have been named in the latest edition of IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists, published online by IAM and free to access. The unique guide lists the individuals that in-depth research, undertaken by a team based in London, Washington DC […]
IP in e-waste
In 2021, #Reuters reported Britain’s Royal Mint had plans for a plant to be built in Wales to reclaim hundreds of kilograms of gold and other precious metals from electronic waste. Should we expect the #UKIPO to support this operation, and recover / recycle the licensed SEPs and other precious […]
Business Secrets @ LESI 2023
Cubicibuc’s director Graham Bell will be attending the Annual Conference of the Licensing Executives Society International (LESI) in Montréal, Canada on 30 April – 2 May, with an interest in Business Secrets and their role in creating value. The theme for LESI2023 is Leveraging Intellectual Property to Enable Innovation and Créativité […]
UK IPO SEPs for SMEs
In August 2022 the UK Intellectual Property Office published findings and evidence from a consultation around Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) – found here. The responses to UK IPO included a number from organisations that support SMEs with IP and innovation activities, including Cubicibuc Limited. However the UK IPO felt they […]