Author name: Alan Lewis

Technology standards and patents for Europe’s digital future​

Technology standards and patents for Europe’s digital future​ T​echnology standards are the silent powerhouses behind today’s digital economy. Today, the European Patent Office (EPO) published a study that reveals the clear link between technology standards and patents. The study leverages the EPO’s vast prior art databases, which include over 5.5 million documents from standards development

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Women in Licensing Alliance

Mission Advance the growth of women in leadership through education, mentoring and networking opportunities. WILA serves as a gathering point for education on the international efforts to advance the skills and leadership of women, and offers international networking and mentorship opportunities. LESI is well positioned to bring women and men together from around the world

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Copy That! The Licence You can’t refuse

LES SA Afternoon talk – Presented by its Copyright Committee Copy That! The Licence You Can’t Refuse Date: 3 July Time:  4pm – SAST Venue:  Zoom Cost:     Free               Register here:  https://lesi-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/sKq4uTUxQ-2KBIVikcbdAw   This discussion will be about the first ever compulsory copyright licence being granted by the Copyright Tribunal in a commercial dispute in

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INFLUENCER MARKETING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY – 17:00 SAST, 22 May 2025

Influencer marketing and intellectual property  In the digital economy, influencer marketing and intellectual property are inextricably mixed. Influencers are currently key players in the marketing industry, and it comes as no surprise when products or services “go viral” as a result of their promotion through influencers on social media platforms. Big and small brands collaborate

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IP protection and commercialisation support for inventors and small businesses – 20 March 2025

                   Licensing Executive Society South Africa (LES SA) World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) UVU Africa presents a hybrid event   LES SA and the WIPO Inventor Assist Program: IP protection and commercialisation support for inventors and small businesses ______________________________________________________________________________ Date:                    Thursday, 20 March 2025 Venue:                 UVU

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