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Wake Up Call: New Technology Fights Driver Fatigue
Effective Control Transport, a Montreal-based company, has developed a new system called Driver's Mate that monitors a driver’s level of alertness and takes corrective action if it falls below a predetermined baseline level. The device mounts ont...
Hot H2O: Alaskan Inventor Frees Himself From Oil Dependence
Bernie Karl, the proprietor of the Chena Hot Springs Resort outside Fairbanks, Alaska, has built a portable geothermal generator that he says can provide enough power for 250 houses. The self-proclaimed “imagineer’s” machine uses 165°F water...
The Snuggie, The Slanket, the the Importance of The Patent
A new invention is often followed by imitating competitors unless, of course, that new invention is protected by a patent. That various blanket with sleeves products serve as a perfect example. You’re probably familiar with the infomercial-promot...
Close Call: Microsoft Dodges $388 Million Adverse Verdict
Microsoft has prevailed in its appeal from a $388 million dollar penalty levied against it in a patent infringement case. Uniloc, a California security software company, filed a lawsuit in 2003 against the software giant, claiming that Microsoft in...
Patent Reform Steers Toward Increased Fees
A recent post of mine discussed the financial woes of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (PTO), which are connected with the decrease in applications being filed. A solution may be on the horizon. However, it does not appear to be favora...
Google Celebrates: The Invention of the Barcode!
Aside from being known for its innovative search algorithm, bird’s eye view maps, and expansive email in box storage capacity, Google has also gained renown for uniquely celebrating historical dates and holidays. The site’s homepage usually feat...
Got a New Invention? USPTO Delays May Affect Your Rights
The time it takes to get a patent approved by the United States Patent and Trademark Office is getting longer and longer. The average wait for a first response from the USPTO to a patent application is now more than 2 years. From start to issue, t...
Patents Up for Grabs: Going Once, Going Twice, Sold!
In a surprising new trend, investment firms and new businesses are gobbling up a new kind of capital. They are seeking to buy, sell, and license patents via auctions. Under such a system, inventors make their patents available for sale and transfer...
Grand Entrance: High Hopes for President Obama’s Pick for USPTO Director
David Kappos, nominated to become the next Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, addressed the Senate Judiciary Committee on July 29 as part of his confirmation hearing. ...
The USPTO Unveils New Michael Jackson Exhibit
Even the United States Patent and Trademark Office isn’t immune to posthumous Michael Jackson mania. The USPTO has opened a new exhibit in conjunction with the National Inventors Hall of Fame and Museum to commemorate the late Gloved One’s cont...
Patenting a Process
The word patent may naturally evoke ideas of innovative inventions and gadgets. But you should also be aware that patentable subject matter encompasses more than just tangible inventions or machines. It is also possible to patent a process or meth...
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Asks Congress for Money
Congress has received a request from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for rule changes to offset ongoing heavy financial losses the agency has sustained. Revenue from patent filing and maintenance fees has been shrinking rapidly and th...
Collegiate Inventors Competition 2009
Are you a college or graduate student with a good idea for a new invention? Check out the Collegiate Inventors Competition. The competition has recognized, rewarded, and encouraged hundreds of inventors worldwide since 1990. To be eligible, you ...
To Patent Or Not To Patent
Perhaps the most important question in the patent process is “Do I really need a patent?” In the excitement of innovation, it is easy to prematurely opt for a patent. On the other hand, you may have a marketable invention and not even realize i...
Patent Applicatons: Reducing Costs
As the economy undulates up and down, many people seek ways to cut costs. Inventors are no exception. If you are thinking about registering a patent, consider the following tips to help reduce the application fees, which I also share with my patent...
IP Symposium: Intellectual Property Firestorm Meets Open Innovation 2.0
Caerus Institute of Open Innovation is hosting a global summit on innovation, patents, and intellectual property. The event, “Intellectual Property Firestorm Meets Open Innovation 2.0”, will take place on March 4, 2009 at the Illinois Institute ...
USPTO Hosts Innovation Week during June 22-27, 2009
On the week of June 22-27, inventors and innovators will gather in Alexandria, VA for Innovation Week. The United States Patent and Trademark Office hosts this event at their headquarters in order to celebrate the important role patents and the US...
