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Nikola Tesla's remote-control boat, and other unpopular inventions
Ars Technica Nikola Tesla's influence on the modern world as an inventor, scientist, and engineer is too often overlooked. Tesla harnessed the power of alternating current, developed induction motors, and even experimented with wireless power, yet there is still no … |
Timothy B. Lee / Ars Technica:
Top patent court struggles to decide when software is patentable — This week, let’s turn down a patent. — Nicu Buculei — The US court responsible for hearing patent appeals is showing fresh signs of disarray over the question of when software-based “inventions” can be patented.
Jon Brodkin / Ars Technica:
“Defensive Patent License” created to protect innovators from trolls — The first rule of Patent Club is you do not sue members of Patent Club. — Defensive Patent License — A couple of months ago, Twitter made a pledge that’s heartening to anyone sick of patent lawsuits.