Patent Newz Box – May 01,2018
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Singapore to speed up Blockchain patent-granting process to as low as 6 months
cryptona | Apr 27, 2018
Singapore’s office of intellectual property has announced its initiative to speed up blockchain patent approvals. The office released a statement which shows fast-tracking initiative seeks to shorten the patent-granting process to as low as 6 months from its supposed 2 years. This announcement was made by the Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Ministry of Trade and Industry and Ministry of Education, Low Yen Ling, on Thursday 26th April during the 2018 World Intellectual Property Day.
World Intellectual Property Day – Powering change: Women in innovation and creativity
wipo | Apr 26, 2018
This year World Intellectual Property Day was celebrated on April 26 as an act of encouraging the brilliance, ingenuity, curiosity and courage of the women who are driving change in our world and shaping our common future. Hence, this year’s theme was selected as “Powering change: Women in innovation and creativity”.
Samsung obtains patent for its first iPhone X clone
cultofmac | Apr 16, 2018
Samsung has patented its first iPhone X clone, complete with a notch at the top of its screen. This model of phone sports super-slim bezels all around its edge-to-edge display, with a notch that houses its front-facing camera and sensors along the top side. The device also features curved panels on its front and back, and a dual-lens rear-facing camera.
Honda obtains patent for X-ADV in India
auto.ndtv | Apr 16, 2018
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has patented the Honda X-ADV. The Honda X-ADV is a scooter which has both on-road and off-road capability, and was first showcased at the 2016 EICMA motorcycle show.
Merck loses bid to collect Patent Infringement damages from Gilead
insurancejournal | Apr 26, 2018
U.S. appeals court on Wednesday affirmed a ruling that pharmaceutical company Merck & Co. dishonestly obtained patent rights and was not entitled to collect a $200 million infringement verdict it won against rival Gilead Sciences Inc.
Nike patents an athletic wear to maintain constant core temperature in both hot and cold temperatures
sports.yahoo | Apr 27, 2018
Nike has received patent for a thermoelectric module (TEM) that is integrated in the clothing, including both workout shirts and pants of athletes. Any apparel using this system could go a long way to help athletes staying more comfortable and drier while running, cycling, or taking part in other aerobic activities.
Saudi Arabia granted 664 Patents in 2017
businessghana | Apr 18, 2018
Saudi Arabia has ranked 23rd among 92 countries in terms of patents granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in 2017. The vast majority of these patented inventions are scientific. The latest number is double that of all Arab countries combined during the same period.
Extending Prescription Drug Patents to cost Canadians $392 Mln a year
baystreet | Apr 27, 2018
An extension of drug patent protections in the Canada-EU free trade deal could end up costing Canadians an estimated $392 million a year, and federal coffers up to $270 million more annually, says a new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer.
