For every $100 million of funding, NIH-supported research generates 76 patents. These patents create opportunities for an estimated $598 million in further research and development.
February 8, 2025 at 11:44 AM
For every $100 million of funding, NIH-supported research generates 76 patents. These patents create opportunities for an estimated $598 million in further research and development.
Nearly a third of U.S. patents rely directly on federal government supported research, and most of those patents are by corporations.
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March 28, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Nearly a third of U.S. patents rely directly on federal government supported research, and most of those patents are by corporations.
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Software patents
November 30, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Software patents
New paper hot off the press www.nature.com/articles/s41...
We analysed over 40,000 computer vision papers from CVPR (the longest standing CV conf) & associated patents tracing pathways from research to application. We found that 90% of papers & 86% of downstream patents power surveillance
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We analysed over 40,000 computer vision papers from CVPR (the longest standing CV conf) & associated patents tracing pathways from research to application. We found that 90% of papers & 86% of downstream patents power surveillance
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Computer-vision research powers surveillance technology - Nature
An analysis of research papers and citing patents indicates the extensive ties between computer-vision research and surveillance.
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June 25, 2025 at 5:29 PM
New paper hot off the press www.nature.com/articles/s41...
We analysed over 40,000 computer vision papers from CVPR (the longest standing CV conf) & associated patents tracing pathways from research to application. We found that 90% of papers & 86% of downstream patents power surveillance
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We analysed over 40,000 computer vision papers from CVPR (the longest standing CV conf) & associated patents tracing pathways from research to application. We found that 90% of papers & 86% of downstream patents power surveillance
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For every $1 of NIH funding generated approximately $2.64 of economic activity.
For every $100 million of funding, the patents created generate an estimated $598 million in further R&D.
NIH-funded patents represent significant advances and produce 20% more economic value than other patents.
For every $100 million of funding, the patents created generate an estimated $598 million in further R&D.
NIH-funded patents represent significant advances and produce 20% more economic value than other patents.
December 7, 2024 at 7:05 PM
For every $1 of NIH funding generated approximately $2.64 of economic activity.
For every $100 million of funding, the patents created generate an estimated $598 million in further R&D.
NIH-funded patents represent significant advances and produce 20% more economic value than other patents.
For every $100 million of funding, the patents created generate an estimated $598 million in further R&D.
NIH-funded patents represent significant advances and produce 20% more economic value than other patents.
Ivanka didn’t have voting machine and body bag patents for no reason.
June 10, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Ivanka didn’t have voting machine and body bag patents for no reason.
Research shows:
More H-1Bs → more patents
Fewer H-1Bs → more offshoring
Your choice, America.
More H-1Bs → more patents
Fewer H-1Bs → more offshoring
Your choice, America.
October 4, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Research shows:
More H-1Bs → more patents
Fewer H-1Bs → more offshoring
Your choice, America.
More H-1Bs → more patents
Fewer H-1Bs → more offshoring
Your choice, America.
are the patents antisemitic
Exclusive: Harvard patents targeted by Trump administration reut.rs/4fwKwiz
Exclusive: Harvard patents targeted by Trump administration
The Trump administration on Friday ordered a comprehensive review of Harvard University's federally funded research programs, and threatened to take title to or grant licenses from the school's lucrative portfolio of patents.
reut.rs
August 8, 2025 at 10:25 PM
are the patents antisemitic
If the federal government can simply seize privately held patents then that is the end of the U.S. patent system, the legal basis for American innovation.
The Commerce Department threatening to take over Harvard's patents shows the extent to which the federal government is trying to pressure the university into a settlement. They are trying everything possible. (gift link)
Trump Administration Threatens to Take Over Harvard’s Patents
The move is the latest escalation in the White House’s battle with the Ivy League school.
www.wsj.com
August 8, 2025 at 11:57 PM
If the federal government can simply seize privately held patents then that is the end of the U.S. patent system, the legal basis for American innovation.
Yes I was raised by patents its called respecting copyright
April 24, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Yes I was raised by patents its called respecting copyright
New: Harvard patents targeted by Trump administration - www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
Exclusive: Harvard patents targeted by Trump administration
The Trump administration on Friday ordered a comprehensive review of Harvard University's federally funded research programs, and threatened to take title to or grant licenses from the school's lucrative portfolio of patents.
www.reuters.com
August 8, 2025 at 9:54 PM
New: Harvard patents targeted by Trump administration - www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
Tesla sued for allegedly infringing robotics patents reut.rs/49EPzMP
Tesla sued for allegedly infringing robotics patents
Tesla was sued on Monday by a Virginia company that accused Elon Musk's electric vehicle maker of knowingly infringing five patents related to robotics systems for self-driving vehicles.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Tesla sued for allegedly infringing robotics patents reut.rs/49EPzMP
Patents on abstract ideas, natural phenomena, and human genes? We’ll pass.
Tell Congress: We Can't Afford More Bad Patents
A key Senate Committee is about to vote on two bills that would bring back some of the worst patents and empower patent trolls.
The Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA), S. 2140, would throw out...
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September 25, 2024 at 11:08 PM
Patents on abstract ideas, natural phenomena, and human genes? We’ll pass.
I've been working in AI since the 90s and I have several patents in applied AI 🤣
Also your reply was hidden, you are labeled “AI Hater” for some reason
June 18, 2026 at 6:10 AM
I've been working in AI since the 90s and I have several patents in applied AI 🤣
California jury finds Apple infringed two Taction patents but did not wilfully violate them; Apple plans to appeal.
Apple ordered to pay $5.7bn in patent infringement case
California jury finds Apple infringed two Taction patents but did not wilfully violate them; Apple plans to appeal.
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September 29, 2026 at 2:30 AM
California jury finds Apple infringed two Taction patents but did not wilfully violate them; Apple plans to appeal.
patents expire after 20 years unless filed on February 29 of a leap year, in which case they expire after 80 years
April 1, 2026 at 3:06 AM
patents expire after 20 years unless filed on February 29 of a leap year, in which case they expire after 80 years
The Commerce Department threatening to take over Harvard's patents shows the extent to which the federal government is trying to pressure the university into a settlement. They are trying everything possible. (gift link)
Trump Administration Threatens to Take Over Harvard’s Patents
The move is the latest escalation in the White House’s battle with the Ivy League school.
www.wsj.com
August 8, 2025 at 10:25 PM
The Commerce Department threatening to take over Harvard's patents shows the extent to which the federal government is trying to pressure the university into a settlement. They are trying everything possible. (gift link)
My man looks like an investor who stole patents from Thomas Edison
August 31, 2026 at 2:41 PM
My man looks like an investor who stole patents from Thomas Edison
This bill would re-open the door to the worst software patents, and even patents on human genes.
Tell Congress: We Can't Afford More Bad Patents
A key Senate Committee is about to vote on two bills that would bring back some of the worst patents and empower patent trolls.
The Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA), S. 2140, would throw out...
act.eff.org
September 22, 2024 at 11:48 PM
This bill would re-open the door to the worst software patents, and even patents on human genes.
Why is he presenting his patents of nobility? Is he about to compete in the joust?
August 8, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Why is he presenting his patents of nobility? Is he about to compete in the joust?
imagine if it was called porm. pormography. who do we know in patents
January 17, 2025 at 10:42 PM
imagine if it was called porm. pormography. who do we know in patents
happy bday Canadian-born African American engineer/inventor Elijah McCoy, b.1844, he obtained 57 different patents, and the expression "the real McCoy" is about him.
May 2, 2025 at 12:37 PM
happy bday Canadian-born African American engineer/inventor Elijah McCoy, b.1844, he obtained 57 different patents, and the expression "the real McCoy" is about him.