Seven scientists affiliated with the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have been named Battelle Distinguished Inventors in recognition of being granted 14 or more United States patents. Since Battelle began managing ORNL in 2000, 104 ORNL researchers have reached this milestone.
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Media Tip: Cyberthreats are growing – so are patents for technology to combat them
Patent data analysis highlights the leading companies in cybersecurity innovations At a time when public trust has been undermined by strings of cyberattacks and cyber spying, IFI CLAIMS Patent Services – the industry’s most trusted patent data provider – has…
SynCardia Granted Second Patent Covering Fully Implantable Artificial Heart
SynCardia Systems, LLC., a Picard Medical Inc. company, is pleased to announce that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a second patent (US patent no. 12,121,711 B2) that will expand the coverage of SynCardia’s fully implantable artificial heart technology (SynCardia Emperor). The USPTO allowed the first patent (US patent no. 11,918,797) relating to its groundbreaking “Next Generation Total Artificial Heart” designs in March of this year.
New analysis by IFI CLAIMS shows Nvidia is going for quality not quantity with AI chip patents
Patent analysis shows how world leader in microchips has risen to the top in a constrained global market A new analysis of semiconductor patents released today by IFI CLAIMS Patent Services helps to explain why the recently embattled Nvidia is…
Media Tip: Has Walmart switched on to Vizio for smart TV viewer data?
Patents suggest new angle to retailer’s acquisition New analysis released today from a world leader in patent data could suggest a new strategy for US retail giant Walmart from its purchase of smart television maker Vizio for a reported $2.3…
Jury Awards $122M in Advertising Patent Case Following Testimony of Quandary Peak Experts
A week-long patent trial in Waco, Texas, concluded on Friday with a jury verdict against Amazon and an award of $122 million in damages. Two software experts affiliated with Quandary Peak Research, Dr. Eric Koskinen and Jason Frankovitz, testified during the trial. Koskinen and Frankovitz were retained on behalf of the plaintiff, an advertising technology company.
New AI-powered summarization launched for Dimensions
Digital Science is delighted to announce the launch of AI-driven summarization in Dimensions, a new feature to support the user in their discovery process for publications, grants, patents and clinical trials.
Tufts Ranks in Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2022
Tufts ranks 66 in the Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2022, a list published today by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). The list celebrates American innovation and showcases universities that play a large role in advancing innovation.
‘Carb’ Treatment for Stroke Receives New U.S. Patent
A new twist on a drug used to treat alcohol use disorder could double up as a treatment for stroke. Called “Carb” for short, this new formulation is designed to treat ischemic stroke, protect brain tissue against injury and minimize the size of a brain infarct.
Patent expert says pending Supreme Court ruling could leave patients with fewer treatment options
As the U.S. Supreme Court considers a case involving a cholesterol lowering drug, Sean Tu, a West Virginia University College of Law professor, said he believes pharmaceutical companies manipulate the patent system to maintain monopoly rights.
‘Green’ energy patents more focused on ‘clean’ conventional energy instead of renewables
A new study by world leaders in patent data has revealed some unusual trends in energy tech R&D, questioning whether companies are more committed to extracting fossil fuels or in pursuing genuinely ‘green’, renewable energy technologies.
IU researcher creates virtual reality experiences to aid substance use disorder recovery
Researchers are combining psychological principles with innovative virtual reality technology to create a new immersive therapy for people with substance use disorders.
Miller School Device That Diagnoses Concussion at the Point of Care Receives U.S. Patent
The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine has received a U.S. patent for a device that diagnoses mild traumatic brain injury and concussion at the point of care.
Which companies could become Maestros of the Metaverse?
A new study by world leaders in patent data has revealed the companies that are poised to become the “Maestros of the Metaverse”, conducting the most innovations to underpin the 3D virtual reality space of the near future.
Chula UDC Creates QR Braille: a QR Code Locator for the Blind
The Center of Excellence in Universal Design, Faculty of Architecture, Chulalongkorn University, now holds a patent for “QR Braille” and given a certificate of invention from the Department of Intellectual Property in Thailand.
Rutgers Expert Available to Discuss Waiving COVID-19 Vaccine Patents to Increase Global Vaccinations
Rutgers global health expert Richard Marlink is available to discuss the waiving of vaccine patents to help increase global vaccination rates in less developed countries — a move the Biden administration recently supported ahead of negotiations with the World Trade…
NAU bioengineer partners with industry expert to launch successful spin-off commercializing mobility technologies
NAU bioengineer Zach Lerner launched what is quickly becoming the university’s most successful commercial spin-off based on his bioengineering research and the patent-pending technologies he invented as a result.
Chula Patented Nutrition Technology of the Future “Biorobots Delivering Thai Herbs”
Chula Veterinary Science lecturer develops biorobots, made from safe and effective materials, to deliver time-released nutrients to the body, adding value to Thai herbs.
University of Utah named Innovation and Economic Prosperity University
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) awarded the University of Utah the Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation, which recognizes universities that promote growth, innovation and economic development in their regions.
Parola Analytics Launches ‘Parola Patent Expert Edge’ a Strategic Response During Uncertain Times
The new service features matching clients’ patent research needs with top-notch patent Experts.
PPPL physicist to receive Edison Award for fusion-powered rocket propulsion
PPPL physicist Sam Cohen will receive an Edison Award for his invention with collaborators of a compact rocket engine thruster propelled by a small fusion reactor.
New research explores impact of patent sharing in fight against COVID-19
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law Professor Jorge Contreras was among a group of nine lawyers, scientists and engineers from the United States and United Kingdom who came together in March to create a flexible, open platform for sharing intellectual property in the fight against COVID-19. A new article published in Nature Biotechnology outlines results of those efforts.
Cities beat suburbs at inspiring cutting-edge innovations
The disruptive inventions that make people go “Wow!” tend to come from research in the heart of cities and not in the suburbs, a new study suggests.
Living Walls: University Researchers Develop Green Tech for Treating Wastewater from Microbreweries
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) and Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) researchers received a patent for green wall technology that will provide craft breweries cost-effective and sustainable options for wastewater treatment. The team found a way to make the common Pothos and recycled glass an environmental solution to support the growing microbrewery trend in the region.