June 22, 2025
Intangible Assets

Intellectual Property and its implications for developing countries – Opinion

Intellectual Property (IP) encompasses the legal rights granted to individuals and organizations over their creations, inventions, and brands. These rights include patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets, protecting innovations ranging from cutting-edge technologies to cultural artifacts. IP is a cornerstone of modern economies, driving innovation, fostering competition, and promoting creativity. By safeguarding intellectual assets, IP

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OpenAI: OpenAI denies infringement allegations in author copyright cases

OpenAI has responded in California federal court to allegations that it misused the work of authors including Michael Chabon, Ta-Nehisi Coates and comedian Sarah Silverman to train its artificial-intelligence language model. The Microsoft-backed AI company said in an answer to the complaints on Tuesday that it makes fair use of copyrighted content to teach models

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Aon report reveals cyber insurance shortage as AI risks intensify for EMEA companies

Aon, a global professional services firm, has released its 2024 Intangible versus Tangible Risks Comparison Report, underscoring the need for businesses across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) to reassess their cyber insurance and intellectual property (IP) protection strategies. This addresses the growing risks linked to generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) and the rising

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Aon reports persisting protection gap for intangible assets

Aon, a global insurance and reinsurance broker, highlights that a significant protection gap persists for intangible assets such as artificial intelligence (AI), cyber, and intellectual property (IP). According to findings from Aon’s recent report, only 19% of intangible assets are insured, whereas its 60% for tangible assets. However, the likelihood of a loss for intangible

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AI patent registrations by major Korean companies more than triple this year

Han Jong-hee, Samsung Electronics CEO and head of Device Experience Division, speaks at the “Welcome to Bespoke AI” media day event in Seoul on April 3, 2024.  Yonhap SEOUL, August 7 (AJU PRESS) – The number of artificial intelligence (AI)-related patents registered by South Korea’s large companies with local authorities more than tripled this

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Intangible Assets

US Copyright Office calls for ‘prompt federal action’ to combat AI deepfakes

The United States Copyright Office says that artificial intelligence (AI)-generated deepfakes pose a serious threat to Americans and called on Congress to urgently formulate a new law for the sector. The Office was charged by Congress with conducting research and collecting public views on the best way to oversee the nascent AI sector, especially since

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