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Explore video, infographics, and data that make intellectual property easier to understand.

VIDEOS

Explore short videos that make intellectual property concepts easier to understand, from the basics of IP protection to its role in innovation and everyday life.

INFOGRAPHICS

Explore visual explainers that make intellectual property concepts, issues and ideas easier to understand at a glance.

An Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights

An Introduction to Intellectual...

A visual overview of intellectual property rights, their purpose and several common forms of IP protection.

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How Music Royalties Work

How Music Royalties Work

A visual guide to the different rights, revenue streams and organizations involved when music generates royalties.

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The Economic Impact of Copyright Industries in the U.S.

The Economic Impact of Copyright...

Copyright industries make a major contribution to the U.S. economy through jobs, exports, compensation and digital activity.

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DATA VISUALIZATIONS

Explore charts and visual data that reveal trends, patterns and the measurable impact of intellectual property on business, innovation and the economy.

Which Countries Have the Most Active Patents?

Which Countries Have the Most Active...

See which countries lead the world in active patents and how patent activity is distributed across major innovation economies.

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98% or More of the Market Cap of Apple, Costco and MasterCard is Attributed to IP-Related “Intangibles”

98% or More of the Market Cap of Apple,...

See how intellectual property and other intangible assets account for most of the market value of many leading S&P 500 companies,...

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Who’s Suing Whom in AI?

Who’s Suing Whom in AI?

Explore the growing landscape of lawsuits involving AI companies, copyright owners, authors, artists and other creators as courts...

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