Global patent filings fall for first time in 14 years & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest IP news round-up…

BofA clinches record number of patents with AI, information security in focus

Bank of America secured a record 644 U.S. patents in 2023, up 13% from the previous year, as the lender focused on information security, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, it said on Wednesday.

Spectral AI Announces Intellectual Property Subsidiary to Focus on the Broader AI Healthcare Ecosystem

Spectral AI, Inc., an artificial intelligence (AI) company focused on medical diagnostics for faster and more accurate treatment decisions in wound care, today announced the formation of a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to advancing intellectual property (IP) relevant to the broader AI ecosystem, with a specific emphasis on healthcare.

Emerging public perceptions of intellectual property in UK media

This report provides an initial review into the UK news reporting of intellectual property (IP) rights and draws preliminary considerations on the impact of this media attention on the public perception of IP and rightsholders decisions in the management of their rights.

Global patent filings fall for first time in 14 years: UN

International patent filings declined in 2023 for the first time in 14 years due to higher interest rates and economic uncertainty, the UN said on March 7, with India among the few countries bucking the trend.

Morocco Leads in Intellectual Property in Africa and Arab World

Morocco has solidified its position as a frontrunner in intellectual property within Africa and the Arab world, according to the latest International IP Index for 2024, published by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.