Cities Outlook 2017 is the latest edition of an annual report compiled by the Centre for Cities study group looking at number of patents filed in different cities across the UK. Perhaps unsurprisingly Cambridge and Oxford (famous for their world… Continue Reading →
Data from the EPO database shows that more European patents were granted in 2016 than ever before; a 40% increase from 2015 to 2016 (69,500 up to 97,000 patents). The data seems to suggest that EPO examiners are now granting… Continue Reading →
DNA Genotek (provider of biological sample collection products) sued Ancestry.com (genealogy research website) for patent infringement. The lawsuit centred on Ancestry.com’s use of technology in their saliva collecting kits which was protected by a couple of DNA Genotek’s DNA testing… Continue Reading →
‘The Roots of Innovation’ report compiled by the US Chambers of Commerce is an annual International IP Index. In the latest edition of this report the highest counrty performers were noted as the US (32.6), the UK (32.4), Germany (31.9),… Continue Reading →
The “package-packer bot”, patent no. 20170021499, recently granted by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) describes a system where robots can be used to grasp inventory items and help speed up the packaging process in fulfilment centres. This is just… Continue Reading →
Pfizer’s revenue forecast for 2017 will be $52 billion to $54 billion compared with the $54.3 billion average of analysts’ estimates. The pharmaceutical company confirmed they would lose billions of dollars ($2.4 billion) in revenue as products lose exclusive sales… Continue Reading →
Brand Finance’s Global 500 latest index which identifies and ranks the world’s most valuable brands was recently released. The top 20 brands reveal strong dominance of technology brands and underline the importance of trade mark maintenance and protection as they… Continue Reading →
In a survey covering artificial intelligence (AI) patent applications in 10 countries including the US, China, Europe, Japan and South Korea over the comparison period of 2015-2010 compared to the figure for the previous five years the data shows the… Continue Reading →
Disney recently received a patent for software described as “Sensing and Managing Vehicle Behaviour Based on Occupant Awareness.” The patent alludes to a system with the ability to combine facial recognition with established preferences (stored on a device containing guests’ data… Continue Reading →
Indian based drug company Suven Life Sciences was recently granted an Australian and US patent (valid until 2033). The patent covers New Chemical Entities (NCEs) for the treatment of disorders associated with neuro-degenerative diseases. Suven Life Sciences has a total… Continue Reading →
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