The FTC is challenging ‘junk’ drug patents. Here’s what they are and why they matter

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced last week that it is, for the second time,…

Seizing solar’s bright future

Consider the dizzying ascent of solar energy in the United States: In the past decade, solar…

Wegovy sales surge, COVID vax sales sink, and ‘junk’ patents: Pharma news roundup

Novo Nordisk responded this week to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) suggestion that it filed ‘junk’…

Estonian greentech company Stargate Hydrogen bags huge amount of seed funding!

Tallinn-based greentech Stargate Hydrogen has completed a successful seed round of €42 million. The round includes…

Ozempic and 19 other drugs have ‘junk’ patents, the FTC says in a new challenge

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FDA) announced on Tuesday that it is disputing over 300 patent…

Chipotle’s avocado-cutting robot, Coca-Cola’s AI bet, Express’ bankruptcy: Retail news roundup

In the world of retail, American fashion brand Express has filed for bankruptcy and plans to…

Finnish spinoff NPHarvest receives €2.2 million to launch nutrient-catching technology for wastewater recycling

NPHarvest, a spin-off from Aalto University, has raised €2.2M in funding, consisting of a €1.3M equity…

MIT tops among single-campus universities in US patents granted

In an era defined by unprecedented challenges and opportunities, MIT remains at the forefront of pioneering…

Here’s Apple’s 916-page appeal over the Apple Watch ban

Apple’s not too happy that Masimo’s W1 watch didn’t exist when Masimo filed its complaint. |…

Swedish startup Ironic Biotech raises €1 million to tackle iron deficiency and anemia

Ironic Biotech, a Lund-based biotech startup, has secured €1 million in funding from Nordic Foodtech VC…