Most Famous Idea Theft: The Winklevoss twins accused Mark Zuckerberg of stealing the idea for Facebook while working with him on a similar project. The case ended with a $65 million settlement paid by Facebook to the twins. Sports and Intellectual Property: Sprinter Usain Bolt registered his famous “lightning bolt” pose as a trademark, showing that iconic gestures can...

Have you ever thought about buying a Gucci bag or Nike shoes, but only in a virtual setting? This is not science fiction; it’s a new reality known as the Metaverse. Here, technology meets commerce, and brands move from physical stores to digital spaces. What is the Metaverse, in brief? The Metaverse is a 3D virtual world that combines Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality...

The future of AI-generated images in the field of intellectual property (IP) in the Middle East is poised to evolve through a combination of technological advances, regulatory developments, and cultural considerations. Here are some key points to consider: Middle Eastern countries may develop and adapt legal frameworks to address the ownership, copyright, and licensing of...

Intellectual Property is a crucial aspect of business and creativity, yet it’s often misunderstood. These misconceptions can lead to costly mistakes and missed opportunities. Let’s debunk some of the most common myths about IP. Whether you’re a startup founder, an artist, or just someone curious about how IP works, understanding what’s true and what’s cannot save you...

“We’re designing not for a runway, but for the metaverse. The body becomes a canvas for the imagination.” – Auroboros Auroboros founded by Alissa Aulbekova and Paula Sello as a London tech fashion house creating celestial cyber couture using AR technology and 3D scanning. Debuting at London Fashion Week 2021, Auroboros presented “Biomimicry”, as the very first...

Today, the digital world is changing how people create, share, and protect their ideas and work. This has made it harder for artists, musicians, and other creators to keep their rights safe. With so many websites and digital tools, it’s now easy for people to copy and share creative work without permission. Still, there are new tools and ideas that help protect these rights. These...

AI models aren’t just lines of code—they’re powered by vast matrices of numerical parameters, or “weights,” that encode learned intelligence. These weights can be worth millions (or more) in competitive advantage, making them prime candidates for trade‑secret protection. For engineers and legal professionals at the intersection of AI and IP, understanding how to treat model weights...

Have you ever thought about the possibility of simply disappearing? If you had the choice to be completely forgotten — erased from every platform — not just your identity, but also your photos, videos, every impact you’ve ever made on society, and every small trace of your existence, simply forgotten… would you choose it so easily?” Take a breath — it’s not that...

With the global hype around the new F1 movie, the spotlight isn’t just on speed and strategy it’s on branding as trademarks are the real engines driving the business of Formula 1. In the high-speed world of Formula 1,  Behind every race team, driver suit, and car livery lies an intricate framework of intellectual property (IP) rights, with Trademarks at the heart of it all. For the...

Imagine this: a powerhouse brand built on a single name, a name that spans industries, fuels millions of loyal followers, and dominates markets with record labels, fashion lines, and luxury collaborations. That name isn’t just a label; it’s a fortress of intellectual property, trademarked and fiercely protected. Then, suddenly, everything changes.  A legal storm brews. Headlines...