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Have an Idea? You Can Do Wonders It is often daunting to visualize how to implement an idea, and this fear inhibits many from bringing ideas to fruition. However, in today’s market, with a little research and follow-through, there are various ways to do wonders with even simple ideas. |
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NASA Patents and Searchable Database Inspires Spinoff Technology NASA's Technology Transfer Program periodically releases formerly patented technologies to the general public. NASA recently made available more than 50 additional agency technologies, and a searchable database catalogs thousands of NASA patents already in the public domain. |
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NASA’s Technology Patents Spin Off to Startups The government is offering startup companies interested in commercial applications of NASA technology the opportunity to license patented NASA technology with no up front payment. Access to intellectual property rights of the full NASA portfolio of active patents and patents pending is available. |
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Marblar Matches Ivory Tower Research and Entrepreneurs Do you have the big idea for the next big thing? What’s holding you back? If it’s the research and development, there’s now a chance your idea might make it to market—and potentially earn royalties—by using previously patented technology. |
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New First-to-File Patent Law Begins March 16, 2013 The long-awaited switch to the “first-to-file” system in the United States patent law goes into effect soon. By moving away from the current “first-to-invent” rule, the United States Patent and Trademark Office will follow the patent law practices of most other countries. |
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US Patent Office Invites Public to Help Improve Software Patents In an effort to improve the quality of software-related patents, the United States Patent and Trademark Office issued an invitation for the software community to join a software partnership and share feedback, experiences, and insights on ways to improve the quality of software patents. |
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How Does Testing Fit in a Patent Lifecycle? Patents typically fall into a patent lifecycle and are successful when mapped to a commercialization plan. The role of testing in obtaining patent approval and commercialization is key. Rajini Bharath explores the role of testing in patent lifecycles, and the value testers can bring to the process. |
