The treaty adopted almost four years ago in Marrakesh allowing for exceptions to copyright for the benefit of visually impaired people was hailed as a victory for human rights over private rights. However, as the European Union is preparing to ratify the treaty, according to a civil society group report, intense lobbying by the [...]
At the world’s biggest computer fair, the CEBIT in Hannover , Germany today , an official of the European Patent Office promoted patents for CII(computer implemented inventions), also called software patents by critics. CII continues to grow considerably, according to EPO. While mathematical methods, programs for computers, and presentations of information are excluded by [...]
Universal studio was recently granted a patent for the concept of “Moving Puzzle Theatre” which was a entirely new concept. Each part of the unit can be configured into new shape, all while the show is happening around guest inside, without even them knowing what’s happening. It is not yet clear what the universal [...]
The US Supreme Court will hear the argument in a patent dispute, impression products vs. Lexmark international Inc. unlike most patents, this patent directly affects the lives of nearly every American. This requires the court to answer simple question: Does a patent holder have the power to dictate how to use a product after [...]
Intellectual property is key to the success of startups- Startups are the engine that drives innovation in the United States.These businesses generate new ideas at every turn, from the inventions that power the devices we use on a daily basis to the brand names and logos attached to those products.With the right steps in [...]
Money transfer giant Western Union is seeking a patent for a transaction analysis system that could be applied to digital currencies like bitcoin. The US Patent and Trademark Office (USTPO) published Western Union's patent application for methods and systems related to "multi-network transaction analysis" on 16th March. The application, which lists 6 inventors, was originally submitted [...]
