Even though they are a relatively recent phenomenon, mobile apps became an inalienable part of our day-to-day experiences. The study of Newark-French already ten years ago found that consumers spend more time with mobile apps than on the web. Today, in 2021, it is safe to say that this is certainly the case. To give you ... The post Mobile app protection appeared first on IP Business Academy.

A revenue model describes with which revenue sources a business pursues its financial income. Due to the digital transformation and industry 4.0 a variety of new revenue models become available and more popular. One example can be advertising-based revenue models, where advertisement is simply shown on webpages or in online videos. Today also sophisticated individualized ... The post IP strategies to protect new digital revenue models appeared first on IP Business Academy.

The ageing of societies leads to a higher number of elderly people requiring some kind of assistive technology. Assistive technology comprises all technologies which support persons with disability in their daily lives. This includes technologies from hearing aids, spectacles, mobility accessories and communication tools. But not only the higher number of persons with disabilities, also ... The post Worldwide patent surge in assistive technologies: Best practice industry cases in IP-Management at Thyssenkrupp and B. Braun appeared first on IP Business Academy.

A topic that has generated considerable debate, without a court case being involved, is the planned reform of the German Patent Act and, above all, the right to injunctive relief as provided by the Act. Pressure to amend the statutory right to injunctive relief pursuant to Section 139 PatG, which is granted for each and ... The post Reform of the German Patent Act: What are the changes for injunctive relief? appeared first on IP Business Academy.

3D printing is primarily a digital technology, and as such one of the key drivers of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The challenges of the digital economy of the 21st century in the context of the fourth industrial revolution require a constant development of new materials to enable complex applications. This leads to productivity gains and ... The post Trumpf and Heraeus AMLOY: Two IP strategy pros team up for industrial 3D printing of amorphous metals appeared first on IP Business Academy.

The building industry is a very traditional and conservative trade. To develop new digital business models the Umdasch Group founded Umdasch Group Ventures, which is an independent company next to the formwork company Doka with the purpose to develop digital business models and industrialize the building process. The company was awarded with the USA Biz ... The post How to patent positions in digital business eco-systems: Umdasch Venture/Doka case in the construction industry appeared first on IP Business Academy.

IP Litigators Face Several Key Questions Litigating an Intellectual Property dispute raises important questions: When does an insurer have to pay for a defense? Who should notify insurers and when – and which insurers? What if the insurers all say no? What kinds of policies make for favorable recovery prospects? How to Notify Insurers Who ... The post Knowing where and how to look for IP coverage in CGL policies appeared first on IP Business Academy.

Advances in digital technologies have led to the emergence of new business models that potentially challenge the status quo of many industries. The business models of ventures such as Netflix or Tencent have already created measurable changes for their industries based on their IP strategies. During this last module of the Master Class for IP ... The post Development of digital business models to make them patentable: The 6^th module of the MIPLM appeared first on IP Business Academy.

Through consistent digitalization, Rittal achieves many goals that previously seemed hardly possible. The acceleration of processes in control and switchgear construction, the increase of profit margins, the reduction of personnel costs and the reduction of delivery times are made possible by digitalization at Rittal. The company is countering the enormous cost pressure in the industry ... The post Rittal is a showcase for industry 4.0: How to patent a digital twin? appeared first on IP Business Academy.

The Erwin Hymer Group is a leading producer of premium recreational vehicles with around a quarter of the European market share in motorhomes, camper vans and caravans. Additionally to the vehicle producers also accessory specialists and rental and financing services are part of the group. With 7.350 employees it made a yearly revenue of 2.2 ... The post Training at Erwin Hymer Group: How to protect app solutions with IP-design appeared first on IP Business Academy.