IPO’s Next Legislative Proposal: 35 U.S.C. 103

Following IPO’s recent proposal to effectively eliminate 35 U.S.C. 101, a Patently-O reader (“MM”) proposed the following amendment to 35 U.S.C. 103 for the organization’s consideration: 35 U.S.C. 103: A patent for a claimed invention may not be …
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Review: In ‘The Mother of Invention,’ Middle-Aged and Not at Peace With Mom

As detectives know all too well, witnesses can recall the same event very differently. Adding thorny family dynamics to the mix complicates matters further. David, for instance, remembers not-so-fond times with his mom, Dottie: “She gave me a beating …
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UK Giant Seeks Patent for Invention Mitigating Blockchain Attacks

The British Telecommunications Public Limited Company (BT) has applied for a U.S. patent for a computer method for mitigating attacks against a blockchain. The method generates a notification signal to flag a malicious event and allows for remedial action …
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This Company Rents Brains to PepsiCo and Others With Thorny Problems

Say your company needs an invention, process or widget but the research guys are out of ideas. Who ya gonna call? If you’re PepsiCo—or, for that matter, Meat and Livestock Australia—the answer is Xinova, a Seattle-based company that essentially rents …
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True fantasy: when literary inventions become real locations – The Guardian (blog)

True fantasy: when literary inventions become real locations
The Guardian (blog)
True fantasy: when literary inventions become real locations. Luton council is to name two streets in tribute to the late Steve Dillon's creations – joining a long line of literature that's been put literally on the map. The Ocean at the End of the

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‘Surf’ around the golf course on this sleek invention

Surf’ around the golf course on this sleek invention The GolfBoard is a free-wheeling, electric-powered board that helps golfers and their gear zoom around the course in style! Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jVvs0w The GolfBoard is a …
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