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Proposed act seeks to restore U.S. patent system, emphasizing biotechnology

Proposed act seeks to restore U.S. patent system, emphasizing biotechnology

by Aidan Johnstone | Jan 24, 2024 | Business, Featured

WASHINGTON – Intellectual property experts told Congress members on Tuesday that the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA) is essential to encourage more inventors to apply and get their patents approved, adding that the act would benefit American innovation...
Growing number of female inventors changes landscape for women in business

Growing number of female inventors changes landscape for women in business

by Shirley Li | Mar 13, 2012 | Business

WASHINGTON – After creating Cleencups, an antibacterial disposable drinking cup, full-time inventor Yvette Kendall was invited to participate in a show the Discovery Channel is developing on women inventors. When Kendall arrived on set, she was shocked to see the...

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