Intellectual property stories
Elevate NZ backs Pacific Channel Fund III with $10 million
Last week
#
physical security
#
capital
#
government
Elevate NZ Venture Fund commits $10 million to Pacific Channel’s Fund III to boost deep-tech startups and expand investment in New Zealand’s innovation sector.
TrueRights appoints Manon Dave to lead creative AI strategy
Last week
#
blockchain
#
physical security
#
genai
Manon Dave joins TrueRights as Chief Product Officer to enhance digital rights management amid rising AI-driven content challenges and fraud concerns.
Legal expert calls on Aussie brands to double down on trade mark protection with technology
Last week
#
physical security
#
supply chain & logistics
#
intellectual property
Amid counterfeit Australian wines in the UK, experts urge Aussie brands to boost trade mark protection and adopt tech to safeguard exports and reputation.
GenAI use in healthcare sparks rise in sensitive data violations
This month
#
data protection
#
cloud security
#
physical security
A Netskope report reveals that 81% of healthcare data breaches involve sensitive patient info, amid widespread use of generative AI in 88% of healthcare organisations.
Freepik launches AI-powered enterprise service for large firms
This month
#
edutech
#
uc
#
martech
Freepik launches Enterprise AI plan offering secure, scalable creative tools with centralised controls, legal protections, and unlimited users for large firms.
Wazoku & NICE offer USD $4 million grants for tech in China
This month
#
uc
#
physical security
#
ai
Wazoku and China's NICE launch a USD $4 million grant initiative supporting tech innovators in the Yangtze Delta across five key sectors.
Multinational corporations face rising tax risks amid ATO transfer pricing overhaul
This month
#
digital transformation
#
physical security
#
intellectual property
Multinational corporations in Australia face rising tax risks as the ATO tightens transfer pricing rules, demanding faster, tech-driven compliance and detailed disclosures.
World IP Day: Streaming platform security - safeguarding the future of music distribution
Last month
#
physical security
#
digital entertainment
#
ai
Music streaming, now 69% of global music revenue, faces growing security challenges in protecting platforms, user data, and artists' intellectual property.
Harmonizing IP practices: How the music and tech industries navigate due diligence challenges
Last month
#
physical security
#
ai
#
intellectual property
Music and tech industries face similar IP due diligence challenges in acquisitions, from chain-of-title to territorial rights, highlighting shared best practices.
World IP Day: Experts calling for IP reform in the age of AI
Last month
#
saas
#
cx
#
martech
As AI reshapes creativity, experts call for reform of IP laws rather than abolition, warning that current rules fail to protect smaller creators and Indigenous cultures.
Nine in ten IT leaders faced cyberattacks as threats intensify
Last month
#
malware
#
ransomware
#
hybrid cloud
A new report reveals that 90% of IT leaders faced cyberattacks in 2024, with nearly one fifth enduring over 25 breaches amid growing cloud vulnerabilities.
UK urged to modernise R&D tax relief as China races ahead
Last month
#
physical security
#
ai
#
information technology and innovation foundation
China's rise in R&D spending challenges global competition norms, prompting calls for the UK to urgently reform its complex R&D tax relief system to stay competitive.
AI in workplace tech: Challenges of client confidentiality
Last month
#
data protection
#
physical security
#
risk & compliance
The integration of AI in workplace tools poses significant privacy risks, prompting businesses to reassess their compliance with client confidentiality obligations.
UK designers oppose government's AI copyright proposal
Last month
#
physical security
#
ai
#
government
Concerns are mounting as nearly 30 leading designers urge the UK government to reconsider plans allowing AI companies to exploit copyrighted works without consent.
Lasso launches automated Red Teaming for GenAI security
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
#
data protection
#
physical security
#
genai
Lasso has unveiled an automated Red Teaming solution aimed at fortifying the security of Generative AI apps by simulating real-world cyber-attacks.
Seeing Machines appoints John Noble as Chief Technology Officer
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
#
physical security
#
synthetic data
#
collaboration
Seeing Machines has appointed John Noble as Chief Technology Officer, aiming to enhance its technology strategy amid rising EU driver monitoring system regulations.
Varonis acquires Cyral to boost AI-driven data security
Tue, 18th Mar 2025
#
data protection
#
physical security
#
ai
Varonis Systems has acquired Cyral, enhancing data security capabilities amid a projected USD $225 billion database market boom by 2028.
Legend AI & T&B Media join forces for artist support
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
#
physical security
#
intellectual property
#
content creation
Legend AI has partnered with T&B Media Global to help artists protect and monetise their AI-generated work, enhancing digital legacies across Southeast Asia.
Ken Cheung named chairman for Asia Pacific at CCV
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
#
physical security
#
investment
#
intellectual property
Ken Cheung has been appointed Chairman for Asia Pacific at Creative Capital Ventures, signalling a strong push into the region with a new €50 million fund.
Ikonz Studios secures funding for global AI expansion
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
#
edutech
#
physical security
#
genai
Ikonz Studios has secured strategic Pre-Series A funding from prominent investors, bolstering its innovative AI-driven digital experiences and global expansion.