Research & Webinars

Here we provide a number of reports and research summaries related to SMEs and innovation. You will find additional materials in our main research section.

Papers, briefs and publications


Batman Forever? How Trademarks affect Reuse in the Comics Industry

Batman Forever? How Trademarks affect Reuse in the Comics Industry

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The GitHub Copilot Case

The GitHub Copilot Case

Going from Software Protection to Artificial Intelligence Authorship

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Patent Eligibility of Computer-Implemented Inventions at the European Patent Office

Patent Eligibility of Computer-Implemented Inventions at the European Patent Office

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2022 Winners

2022 Winners

4iP Council is pleased to announce the winning papers and authors in the 2022 4iP Council Research Awards

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Interview with Xavier Bonjour, Microoled

Interview with Xavier Bonjour, Microoled

Looking into the world of light AR by the hand of Xavier Bonjour, Marketing & Partnerships Director of ActiveLook®

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From Semiconductor to Embracing a Better Life - IP Models for an Innovation Ecosystem at IMEC

by IMEC

From Semiconductor to Embracing a Better Life - IP Models for an Innovation Ecosystem at IMEC

Imec leverages its microchip technology in various technology platforms, which in turn cover a multitude of system platforms that enable smart solutions for health, industry, mobility, cities, entertainment, energy, education and agrifood. The webinar describes IMEC’s innovation network models bringing together a world-class infrastructure within the local and global ecosystem of government, universities and industry and its diverse expert partners across the value chain to accelerate progress towards a connected, sustainable future and the IP models to support such open innovation.

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WIPO and Intangible Asset Finance - Moving Intangible Asset Finance from the Margins to the Mainstream (Summary)

by Mohammad Ataul Karim

WIPO and Intangible Asset Finance - Moving Intangible Asset Finance from the Margins to the Mainstream (Summary)

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