The IPN Research Bulletin is dedicated to exploring and disseminating the latest trends, research, and insights in innovation policy. It offers in-depth analyses and discussions on a wide array of topics such as technology advancements, regulatory frameworks, sociology and global innovation trends.
Author: Nadia Lorena Grutter In recent years, the environmental toll of AI has surged to alarming levels. In 2024, Microsoft reported total market-based emissions (encompassing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions) of 17.16 million metric tons of CO2, while Google’s greenhouse gas emissions stood at 14.31 million metric tons of CO2. However, a recent investigation by…
Author: Anniek van Elzelingen ISDS is enshrined in thousands of bilateral and multilateral treaties and has evolved as the primary mechanism for resolving disputes between foreign investors and host states. ISDS was established to protect investors from unfair treatment, including expropriation of their assets without compensation, providing a neutral platform to adjudicate such disputes. It…
Author: Sofia Assante Can scrolling through your Instagram reels actually lead to better study habits? In an era profoundly influenced by technology across various spheres, it is worth exploring how new digital platforms and tools are transforming the way we approach studying.In “The Question Concerning Technology”, the German philosopher Heidegger posits that technology unfolds autonomously;…
Author: Ecem Namlı The Turkish Intellectual Property regulation seems to be in line with what happens in Europe. However, the legislation has been established more recently and is still on its way to develop, as opposed to what happens in most of the countries that belong to the European Union. The Industrial Property Law No.…
Author: Jacob Margolis On 5 February 2024, the European Council and European Parliament collectively reached a temporary agreement on a proposal for regulations on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) rating activities. Such activities provide investors with pertinent information about a firm’s sustainability across a number of metrics, including vulnerability to sustainability risks, the firm’s impact…
Author: Amedeo Rizzo The international tax landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with the proposal of a global minimum tax for multinational enterprises (MNEs). The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has conceived this initiative to combat international corporate tax avoidance, proposing a 15% minimum tax on large multinational groups. This proposal has gained…