After several industry leaders and civil liberties advocates took exception to a number of the provisions included in the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and PROTECT IP Act, Senator Ron Wyden and Representative Darrell Issa have released the draft to alternative legislation that has already garnered bipartisan support.

Although Apple jumped out to an early lead in the tablet market with its 2010 debut of the iPad, the company may soon lose the rights to the name of its prized product following recent developments in a trademark dispute with Shenzhen, China-based Proview Technology.

With reports suggesting that intellectual property theft could be costing the American economy hundreds of billions of dollars in annual revenue, cybersecurity specialist Symantec has released new research providing insight into the business conditions that foster insider data breaches.

As more of the patents behind some of the nation's most popular prescription drugs continue to expire in the coming months, the Supreme Court is already being asked to weigh in on intellectual property issues that may shape the competitive landscape of the pharmaceutical industry.

Incidental or willful infringement of intellectual property can be a costly offense, and in an increasingly litigious business environment, companies must take action to limit the associated risks.

As Barnes & Noble prepares to build upon the success of its Nook ereader line with a holiday season debut of the Nook Tablet, the company is gearing up to defend its patents against competing manufacturer Microsoft.

With climate change experts around the world calling for faster production of eco-friendly innovations, some have suggested that intellectual property debates may be inhibiting the distribution of clean technologies to developing nations.

A recent investigation conducted by the office of the California State Auditor has revealed that very few organizations have implemented prior recommendations and effectively protected their patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets.

White House officials have unveiled a new education initiative intended to boost awareness of intellectual property theft and its effects on the nation as a whole.

Quality over quantity has long been viewed as a cliche in business circles, but innovative firms across the United States have recently been applying the principle to their patent portfolios and speeding by competitors as a result.