As the importance of intellectual property rights for economic growth and development are increasingly recognized by governments worldwide, the West African nation of Ghana is one country that has made strides in advancing intellectual property enforcement.

Intellectual property violations in the software industry reached a new high in 2010, increasing 14 percent over the previous year, according to a study published recently by the Business Software Alliance.

In a recent IPWatchdog report, intellectual property law expert Gene Quinn claimed that a lack of knowledge about intellectual property law and commonly held "predetermined opinions" are obstacles to healthy debate about innovation.

The World Intellectual Property Organization recently announced plans to collaborate with the International Council of Museums on mediation in intellectual property disputes.

Representatives of the U.S. and Chinese governments are set to meet this week in Washington, D.C., to discuss a range of issues.

The Indiana University Maurer School of Law recently announced the launch of a new center that will examine issues related to intellectual property.

The United States Trade Representative Office recently announced it has removed the Philippines from its "out-of-cycle" review of markets prone to intellectual property breaches.

One of several much-anticipated changes to the U.S. patent system has been postponed, as the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office struggles with financial constraints.

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office recently announced plans for a public discussion that will address the issue of streamlining procedures governing patent reexamination.

Gary Locke, the U.S. commerce secretary, recently issued an official statement to mark the occasion of World Intellectual Property Day.