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The WIPO Patent Drafting Manual is an essential resource. But patents alone don’t fully protect ideas—strategy does. Strong patents don’t just protect innovation—they shape how innovation scales. That’s why a well-written patent isn’t just legal paperwork. It’s a strategic asset. For founders, general counsel, and technical teams looking to deepen their understanding of patent fundamentals, the WIPO Patent Drafting Manual  remains one of the most comprehensive global resource

I will be attending the World Economic Forum in Davos this January, where   Firstboard.io   is convening conversations at the intersection of governance, innovation, and inclusive leadership. As part of this article series leading up to the Annual Meeting, I’m exploring the questions and tensions boards must navigate as artificial intelligence reshapes the global economy. This week: Sovereign AI and the emerging data divide. AI Is Borderless—But the Future of Data Isn’t Artif

I’ll be attending the World Economic Forum in Davos this January, where Firstboard.io  is hosting a private gathering of global technology and governance leaders to explore how boardrooms can shape a safer, more inclusive AI future. As part of this thought leadership series, I’m exploring the legal challenges and board-level responsibilities emerging from today’s global innovation landscape. Innovation Doesn’t Respect Borders—But IP Laws Still Do We live in a paradox: innovat

I’ll be attending the World Economic Forum in Davos this January, where Firstboard.io is hosting conversations at the intersection of governance, innovation, and inclusive leadership. In the lead-up to the event, I’m sharing a series of articles exploring how boards can play a catalytic role in shaping our AI-powered future—starting with one of the most essential enablers of global progress: public-private dialogue. Innovation doesn’t happen in isolation. It emerges from fr

Innovation is no longer optional for companies that want to lead, scale, or survive in today’s market. But for many boards, the idea of overseeing innovation raises more concerns than excitement. New initiatives often arrive bundled with uncertainty, speed, and a lack of precedent—not precisely the ingredients most directors look for when fulfilling fiduciary duties. But here’s the paradox: in avoiding innovation risk, boards may be inviting something far worse—strategic stag

What directors need to know to safeguard innovation and growth across borders Why Global IP Strategy Deserves a Spot on the Board Agenda When a company grows across borders—through acquisition, new markets, or research hubs—its intellectual property strategy must evolve just as quickly. Yet many boards still approach IP as a jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction issue, or worse, as a function of contracts alone. In today’s interconnected world, that approach creates risk. IP laws vary

Generative AI has moved from labs and pilot programs to core business strategy. Boards of directors—whether in tech, healthcare, finance,...

Intellectual property issues used to be buried in licensing agreements, legal memos, and back-office negotiations. Today, they’re...

This past Friday, the Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs (HAE) community gathered at Harvard Medical School’s Martin Conference Center for an...

One of the most common questions I hear from board members and executives is: “At what point should we loop in legal?” Too early, and...

In an era of rapid innovation and global collaboration, strategic partnerships are more crucial than ever for business growth. Whether...

A pivotal federal court decision in   Bartz v. Anthropic   is reshaping our understanding of AI, training data, and copyright law. At its...

Protecting Innovation Across the U.S.–India Corridor For startups with global ambitions, protecting innovation doesn’t stop at home. In...

As both a startup advisor and an angel investor focused on ethical innovation, I’m often in the room when founders wrestle with tough...

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance at a breathtaking pace, the legal frameworks that govern intellectual property (IP)...

In today’s rapidly evolving innovation landscape, emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented and Virtual Reality...

Protecting Innovation Across the U.S.–India Corridor For startups with global ambitions, protecting innovation doesn’t stop at home. In...

As the U.S. and India move closer to finalizing a comprehensive bilateral trade agreement, the global business and legal communities are...

Introduction In an increasingly global economy, startups aren’t just born local—they’re built for global impact from day one. Whether...

In today’s innovation-driven economy, intellectual property (IP) has become a defining asset class for startups. From protecting a core...