Articles tagged with Intellectual Property
Digital Science is partnering with HERSA to support universities across the UK in boosting research security and integrity. The collaboration will help institutions develop a Trusted Research Hub and host a dedicated community forum for export control and research security practitioners.
A Harvard study analyzed 1.6 million patents and found that industrial research labs enabled large-scale science-based team-oriented invention, transforming the U.S. innovation system. The researchers propose exploring whether today's organized corporate research promotes radical versus incremental innovation.
A Virginia Tech scientist emphasizes the importance of preserving the nation's ability to turn discovery into life-saving therapies. He argues that strong transparency and careful oversight are key to making the technology-transfer ecosystem work, and that abandoning it could have unintended consequences.
Rutgers University has developed a self-sustaining fund that reinvests revenue from commercialized technologies to support next-wave innovations. The model has generated an estimated 2.5-3.5 times more investment in follow-on funding.
Dan Devers joins the Stowers Institute with over 20 years of experience in law and business. He will lead all legal matters across the Institute, ensuring governance, compliance, intellectual property strategy, and partnerships support the Institute's mission to diagnose, treat, and prevent disease.
A new study finds that multinational firms approach patent litigation as part of a coordinated global strategy, concentrating lawsuits in jurisdictions with similar legal outcomes. When outcomes diverge, firms diversify their litigation locations to manage uncertainty and risk.
The Tufts University Center for Cellular Agriculture has teamed up with the Good Food Institute to salvage intellectual property from failed startups and make it publicly available. Eight commercially developed beef cell lines have been obtained, including two that have been engineered to remove antibiotic resistance markers, making th...
The partnership brings together Kharon's risk intelligence with Digital Science's Dimensions Research Security platform to help institutions identify foreign influence, export control, and compliance risks. The joint solution enables institutions to safeguard their research in a complex global landscape.
The article highlights the mismatch between psychedelics and economic drug development principles. Pharmaceutical companies are developing short-acting compounds and neuroplastogens to engineer trips out of the experience altogether. Dr. Sandy Hager's research suggests investors should remain cautious due to weak intellectual property ...
This book explores the evolution of patent protection in vaccinology and its impact on vaccine distribution and research collaboration. It highlights the need for balanced IP systems to encourage scientific progress while ensuring public health equity.
Research by Gianluca Carnabuci and Balázs Kovács identifies low-contrast patent categories as catalysts for innovation, exposing inventors to diverse domains and driving radical advances. Patents in fuzzy categories generate more economic value, worth almost $3 million more than comparable patents.
The new API helps compliance teams quickly identify potential areas of concern and streamline reviews, strengthening oversight and safeguarding funding and reputations. It enables the review of researchers and collaborators with structured data that supports efficient workflows.
A new study finds that over 50% of small-molecule drug patents this century are connected to NIH-backed research that would likely be cut under a 40% budget reduction. This highlights the significant impact of federally funded research on the development of life-changing medicines.
Engineered cell lines are prone to misidentification, threatening scientific discoveries and intellectual property. Researchers at UT Dallas have developed a novel method to embed unique genetic identifiers, eliminating identification errors and safeguarding innovations with tamper-proof genomic tags.
The C-Path Translational Therapeutics Accelerator has completed a record year of funding and mentorship, supporting seven projects in 2025 with approximately $2.48 million in awards. The program awarded grants to teams advancing treatments for rare liver disease, drug-resistant lung infections and pediatric brain tumors.
A new study provides a framework for researchers to make their work more equitable and representative of local communities. The guidance highlights the importance of community-based research, where community members are actively involved in identifying research priorities and designing studies.
The 2025 Global 250 patent ranking reveals Chinese companies as the strongest foothold in global innovation, commanding seven of the Top 10 positions. Japanese companies also appear high on the list, with Canon and Panasonic among the top-ranked companies.
Researchers discovered AI art protection tools have critical weaknesses that cannot reliably stop AI models from training on artists' work. LightShed, a new method, can detect and remove distortions, stripping away protections and rendering images usable again for generative AI model training.
The University of Tennessee has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity, marking a significant advancement in its cybersecurity programs. The designation will provide EECS students with access to federal grants, expanded funding opportunities, and connections to top-tier national networks.
The University of Texas at Arlington has contributed 23 patents to UT System's total of 234, increasing by 15% over 2023. This recognition showcases the university's role in translating research into daily innovations.
The IP4OS project aims to integrate Intellectual Property management with Open Science principles, ensuring research outputs are both protected and accessible. The 24-month project will create practical strategies for knowledge valorisation and empower researchers to navigate the complexities of knowledge sharing.
Three University of Houston professors, Birol Dindoruk, Megan Robertson, and Francisco Robles Hernandez, have been named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors. The recognition highlights their dedication to innovation and research excellence.
Benjamin McMartin and John McGinn are studying commercial best practices, standards, and technologies to support Data Management (DM) of Department of Defense Intellectual Property Licenses. They aim to identify potential challenges and paths to adoption of commercial best practices, standards, and technologies.
The open-access book delves into the impact of AI and autonomous systems on human lives and ways of working, emphasizing their importance in prioritizing human well-being and creativity. Key learnings include the need for ethical design practices and considering AI as part of a larger system to enhance human experiences.
The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) and Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University (PMU) have partnered to recognize three exceptional innovators for their outstanding patents and inventions. The recipients will receive awards in the amount of $25,000, $15,000, and $10,000 to support the commercialization of their patented technology.
A team of researchers has developed a novel technique to steal artificial intelligence (AI) models by monitoring electromagnetic signals. The method allows attackers to recreate the high-level features of an AI model with 99.91% accuracy, potentially undermining intellectual property rights and exposing sensitive data.
The University of Texas at San Antonio is partnering with Texas A&M University to co-lead SECURE Southwest, a regional center launched to enhance U.S. research security. The center aims to educate the research community about security issues and engage them in collaborative problem-solving.
A new study by the University of Exeter finds that China's growing use of emerging technologies in civilian and military domains has escalated its stakes as a threat and near-peer competitor to the US. Western states have responded with diplomatic efforts, bans, and restrictions to undermine China's power.
A study claiming a decline in disruptive patents was based on a measurement error, researchers found. The correct analysis suggests that both disruptive and consolidating research are still needed to build upon existing knowledge and drive innovation.
The Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Safari program aims to connect post-exit entrepreneurs with commercially relevant technologies developed by world-leading scientific experts. The program seeks to expedite the transition of research toward the marketplace, promoting U.S. competitiveness and national security.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) invested approximately $164 billion in project funding prior to first drug approval, with only 0.59% ($0.95/$164 billion) associated with patents providing market exclusivity. This research highlights the limited public interest protections for NIH-funded research on new drugs approved between 20...
A study found that leading firms adopt predatory strategies to move toward competitors, intensifying price competition and increasing profits despite counter-intuitive price reductions. This approach can lead to reduced product diversity and technology gaps in the market.
A recent project at KAUST has reported multifunctional logic gates that offer users a range of hardware security advantages, including tamper protection and watermarking. The gates use spintronic devices called magnetic tunnel junctions, which can be easily switchable and obscure their layout, making them hard to reverse engineer.
Researchers propose using brain scans to measure similarity in trademark cases, reducing inconsistencies and bias. This approach provides a reliable method for determining similarity without relying on subjective surveys or expert opinions.
A new study from the University of Texas at Austin found that companies with high levels of inventor collaboration are better off when collaborating with universities, as it creates a knowledge protection effect. This strategy helps organizations hedge against rivals discovering company secrets while still benefiting from academic part...
Researchers have reported encouraging early-stage data for the Phase 1 clinical trial of INB-200, a gamma-delta T cell-based immunotherapy. All patients enrolled in the trial have exceeded their expected progression-free survival, with two patients exceeding overall survival as well. The treatment shows promising activity against gliob...
Academics argue AI systems like DABUS need new IP laws as existing ones are inadequate to deal with cases where machines are named sole inventors. The authors recommend introducing a new 'AI-IP' form of law that would be specifically tailored to AI-generated inventiveness, addressing ownership and novelty issues.
The US Department of Energy's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility has established a new Research and Technology Partnerships Office to facilitate the commercialization of its scientific advancements. Led by Marla Schuchman, the office aims to support inventors in bringing their intellectual property to market.
New research from the University of Notre Dame shows that firms can protect their intellectual property by operating regionally through downstream commercialization activities. This approach helps substitute weak country-level protection with complementary assets offered at the regional level, creating barriers to imitation for competi...
Researchers recommend developing best practices for revenue sharing, increasing funding for public programs, and establishing professional standards for sharing plant breeding materials. This can support the development of low-return, high-value crops that benefit both farmers and society as a whole.
A study by Stephen Smith found that intellectual property protection encourages crop improvement, benefiting both breeders and society. The research linked optimal genetic innovation with increased economic welfare, health, and nutrition for consumers.
The University of Illinois and Syngenta have signed an agreement to implement a commercialization strategy for the 'RIPE' project, which aims to improve photosynthetic efficiency in food crops. The partnership brings together academic groups with industry partner Syngenta to advance technologies developed under the project.
Researchers found that young children in different cultures do not fully grasp the concept of intellectual property until around age 5 or 6. In contrast, older children and adults across cultures view copying as negative. The study suggests that cultural differences may not be as significant as previously thought.
The IPinCH Project, led by George Nicholas, has received a federal research-funding agency's Partnership Award for its large-scale use of community partners in the research process. The project has garnered $2.5 million in initial funding and supported indigenous communities across the globe in protecting their cultural heritage.
Technological advances like citizen journalism and WikiLeaks aim to increase transparency in government. However, Mohamed Chawki argues that current laws may not effectively balance disclosure with potential harm.
Uruguay's move to increase tobacco pack health warnings and plain packaging sparks a legal battle with Philip Morris, highlighting the clash between national health control and trade agreements. The case has significant implications for global health governance, international law, and the regulation of tobacco packaging.
The Office of Naval Research is partnering with venture capitalists through the VCs@Sea initiative to explore new business models and technologies. Led by Susan Bales, the program aims to accelerate the transition of naval technology to sailors and marines.
The University of California, Riverside has received a donation of intellectual property from DuPont for a novel class of herbicides. Researchers at UCR aim to further develop and license the technology, which could bring significant financial benefits and environmental advantages.