New flexible cables may power heart pumps, reducing infection risks

When a patient is waiting for a donor's heart, surgeons usually implant a pump to keep…

US patent office confirms AI can’t hold patents

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) maintains that…

Robert Langer receives Dr. Paul Janssen Award

MIT Institute Professor Robert S. Langer was recently honored with the 2023 Dr. Paul Janssen Award…

Coca-Cola stock falls after executives use 2 scary words

Coca-Cola stock dipped after executives gave its investors an (apparently) unconvincing spiel about the company’s success…

Jury awards Skillz $42.9M in patent infringement trial

A jury has awarded Skillz a $42.9 million judgment in its patent infringement lawsuit against rival…

Finland’s Kuva Space expands to U.S., taps Former ICEYE US CEO to lead the strategic growth

Kuva Space, an Espoo-based company specializing in hyperspectral satellite technology, is expanding into the United States…

March-In Proposal Undermines IP Rights, Hurts Manufacturers

The Biden administration’s proposal to invoke so-called “march-in” authority to seize the rights to patents developed…

ICYMI: NAM Opposes Biden Administration’s Proposal to Undermine Manufacturers’ IP Rights

Washington, D.C. – Following the National Association of Manufacturers’ submission of comments opposing the Biden administration’s…

Innovate BC taps IP expert Peter Cowan as next president and CEO

Innovate BC has announced Peter Cowan will join the innovation agency as CEO and president. Cowan…

Cancer treatment over 2x more effective with engineered mitochondria

Cancer treatment may have just received a powerful upgrade, thanks to a discovery by Cancer Research…