Forbes contributor Tim Worstall recently reported Amazon is still without a patent in Europe for its OneClick technology after an earlier ruling was upheld on appeal.

The University of Bristol in the U.K. recently announced the availability of intellectual property developed by colleges and universities. The goal of the initiative is to expedite the process of development after scientists and other researchers complete projects at universities.

Boston Scientific, a specialized medical device vendor, recently announced its support for the America Invents Act, which was introduced by Texas Congressman Lamar Smith.

Major American internet service providers are likely to bolster their efforts against illegal file-sharing and piracy after lengthy negotiations with entertainment companies holding copyrights on songs, movies and other media, technology news provider CNET recently reported.

The European Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market recently announced it has signed a wide-ranging agreement with the World Intellectual Property Organization.

While the war against copyright infringements is one that is certainly worth waging, litigation alone will not be sufficient to prevent content piracy, according to Clayton Noble, co-chair of the Business Software Alliance.

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, the body responsible for assigning internet domain names and addresses, recently announced new measures that are being considered to improve the processes and policies surrounding domain name renewal and expiry.

The New York Stock Exchange is a symbol of international economic power and dynamism that draws the attention of financial observers worldwide.

The World Intellectual Property Organization recently announced the launch of a new program designed to simplify and standardize copyright processes for musical works in 11 West African countries.

The International Trademark Association recently announced its approval of the new Intellectual Property Rights Strategy document published by the European Commission.