Intellectual property laws encourage entrepreneurs to share ideas and, in return, award certain rights that can be leveraged strategically. Everyone, from startups to transnational conglomerates, can ...

There are many benefits on offer for companies that disclose information about their intellectual assets, say Eiichi Yamamoto and Toshimichi Matano of Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry ...

Today’s market outlook seems more challenging for investors - including defined contribution plan participants. For investors seeking new avenues to enhance return and diversification potential, ...

Yutaka Tozaki of Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry explains why he believes companies should disclose far more information about their intellectual assets and how his department is ...

Asset-backed lending (ABL) has a long history dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries, and evolving into a complex financing practice within capital markets. More recently, a new trend has emerged ...