Pi-IP

Posts from the Perpetual Innovation blog on patents, IP planning, commercialization, and innovation strategy. (Formerly IntellZine.com, Intellectual Property and other Innovation/Invention concepts.)

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    AI Copyright Piracy: A $1 Trillion Wake-Up Call for GenAI Companies

    ByPiAdmin

    By Elmer Hall, Strategic Business Planning CompanyPi-IP™ | Intellectual Property Insights from PerpetualInnovation.org The High Stakes of AI Copyright Litigation While Silicon Valley celebrates multi-billion-dollar investments in artificial intelligence (AI), a different number is making waves in the courtroom: $1.05 trillion. That’s the potential liability facing AI firm Anthropic in a newly certified class-action lawsuit alleging copyright piracy on a massive scale. The lawsuit claims Anthropic trained its chatbot Claude using more than 6 million…

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    Beyond the Hype: How AI is Reshaping Patent Strategy and Accelerating Innovation Cycles

    ByPiAdmin

    In today’s race for innovation, patent strategy including speed and strategic foresight are everything. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword in tech circles—it’s a disruptive force transforming how we create, protect, and leverage intellectual property (IP). From patent search to portfolio management, AI is rewriting the rules for inventors, IP attorneys, entrepreneurs, and innovation leaders alike. If you’re navigating this landscape, integrating AI into your patent strategy isn’t optional—it’s essential. The era…

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    Lululemon vs. Costco: Law Suit Over “Dupes,” Design Patent, and IP Integrity

    ByPiAdmin

    The Spandex War. Lululemon Athletica has filed a high-profile intellectual property lawsuit against Costco Wholesale Corporation, claiming that the retail giant’s Kirkland Signature line and other in-store apparel offerings include “knockoffs” or “dupes” of Lululemon’s signature designs. This case pits a premium athletic wear innovator against a cost-conscious retailer—and could shape the future of fashion-focused IP enforcement. Spandex War: Trade Dress, Design Patents, and Trademarks in Focus You might think of this as the Spandex…

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    The Weed-n-Seed IP Trap: GMO Agriculture and the Lock-In Business Model

    ByElmer Hall

    By Dr. Elmer HallAuthor of Patent Primer 5 and Perpetual Sustainability Introduction: The GMO Patent Trap Hiding in Plain Sight Monsanto’s “weed-n-seed” strategy may be the most profitable and dangerous GMO patent trap ever deployed in global agriculture. This business model doesn’t just involve selling genetically modified seeds—it binds farmers into an escalating cycle of seed contracts, herbicide dependence, and legal control. The result? A systemic agricultural lock-in that’s reshaping how food is grown—and who…

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    Roundup Syndrome: Glyphosate, GMO, and the Vicious Degradation Spiral

    BySustainMe

    By Dr. Elmer HallAuthor of Perpetual Sustainability and Patent Primer 5 A Global Experiment Without Consent Roundup® has become one of the most controversial agrochemical products in modern history. Marketed as a simple weed killer based on glyphosate, it is in fact a potent chemical cocktail applied globally to genetically modified (GMO) crops. This system—glyphosate plus surfactants and sticking agents—has infiltrated our food supply, water systems, and soil health with little public awareness and even…

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    Revolutionize Your Local Business with AI-Powered Strategic Planning: A StratPlan in a Week!

    ByBizMan

    Local businesses (and other local organizations) are the heart of our communities, but many struggle to find the time and resources for formal business planning. The good news is that strategic planning doesn’t have to be a daunting, time-consuming process. We’re excited to introduce two new workbooks designed to empower you to create a robust strategic plan within a week, with just one dedicated planning session, all with the help of Generative AI! The books…