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Intangible Capital Rising, IP Key For Start-Ups, Traditional Growth Model Has To Change, Panellists Say
The importance of intangible capital is growing and so is the significance of intellectual property, according to some, and in particular in the new economy. Start-ups see intellectual property as…
“Peace Has Broken Out” In Software Development, Heralding Open Source As The Future
“Peace has broken out” between big technology companies and the free and open source software (FOSS) community, according to a leading FOSS advocate, leading a tech industry representative to say,…
USPTO Names Silicon Valley Tech Attorney As New Deputy Director
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today announced a new deputy director, Laura Peter, a veteran intellectual property attorney, most recently at Silicon Valley cyber-defence firm A10 Networks.
New EU Directive Limits Hate Speech, Establishes European Content Quotas
A new directive adopted today by European Union member governments updates and strengthens regulations on video-sharing platforms and other newer forms of media, emphasising the public interest, elevating protections for…
Report Finds “Overpatenting”, Overpricing Of Top Diabetes Drug In US
Non-profit patent researchers studying the most prominent prescription insulin drug to treat diabetes in the United States found it is “overpatented” and “overpriced,” enabling unwarranted price-hikes resulting in rising costs…
USPTO Solicitor/Deputy General Counsel Leaves For DC Law Firm
Nathan Kelley has stepped down from his role as solicitor and deputy general counsel at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to join the Perkins Coie law firm…