Social Media Censorship – Is Big Tech Taking Away Your Rights?

Social Media Censorship – Is Big Tech Taking Away Your Rights?

Written collaboratively by Christopher McHattie and anonymous (for fear of retribution) The recent unfortunate events in Washington DC, culminating in protests that turned violent, have elicited unprecedented reactions from all corners of our society and around the world.  Among the most extraordinary responses is the decision by social media outlets, hosting services, technology platform providers – Read more about Social Media Censorship – Is Big Tech Taking Away Your Rights?[…]

New USPTO Covid-19 Platform to Connect Patent Holders and Possible Licensees

New USPTO Covid-19 Platform to Connect Patent Holders and Possible Licensees

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) launched a new web-based intellectual property marketplace platform, Patents 4 Partnerships, to provide the public with a user-friendly, searchable repository of patents and published patent applications related to the COVID-19 pandemic that are indicated as available for licensing. “Patents 4 Partnerships is a meeting place that enables patent Read more about New USPTO Covid-19 Platform to Connect Patent Holders and Possible Licensees[…]

U.S. Supreme Court Hands Samsung a Win

U.S. Supreme Court Hands Samsung a Win

By Winifred E. Campbell On Tuesday, December 6, 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Samsung Electronics as to the damages it owes to Apple in a design patent dispute that has been in the courts for years. The ruling potentially relieves Samsung of having to pay $399 million to Apple for patent Read more about U.S. Supreme Court Hands Samsung a Win[…]

Where Is The Self-Driving Car Going?

Where Is The Self-Driving Car Going?

By Winifred E. Campbell Uber unleashed a fleet of self-driving Ford Fusion Hybrids in the city streets of Pittsburgh this month. In this initial phase of testing, Uber is looking to gain information about rider experience, helping to determine what makes a rider feel comfortable and confident. An Uber employee will ride along behind the Read more about Where Is The Self-Driving Car Going?[…]