patents
The 11 Stupidest Patents of 2016
The Electronic Frontier Foundation chooses the stupidest patents of the stupidest year.
What Everyone Is Forgetting About the Samsung v. Apple Case
The Supreme Court case is deciding how much the iPhone's rounded corner design is worth. Even though it's almost obsolete.
The Whole VR Porn Industry Is Talking About These Patent Lawsuits
Always a leader in media innovation, the porn industry is now worried about the prospect of patent trolling over VR.
Scared of Clowns? I Dare You to Not Look at These Twisted Patents
I scoured Google Patents for the most clownish technologies on the books, because I hate myself.
How the TPP Could Stifle the Discovery of New Drugs
There’s been a lot of talk about how the trade deal could affect drug prices, but it could also hinder new discoveries.
The European Inventor Award Is Like Eurovision for Hot Patent Talent
Intellectual property has never been so hot.
NASA Releases Patents for Moon Dust Fuel, Bio-Gaming, and Laser Engines
We welcome any opportunity to use the phrases “acid-doped” or “vortex control.”
The Small Town Judge Who Sees a Quarter of the Nation’s Patent Cases
Texas Judge Rodney Gilstrap didn’t design this system, but he’s been a willful participant in it.
What a Looming Patent War Could Mean for the Future of the Marijuana Industry
Patent No. 9095554 could be the opening salvo in a new series of legal battles over innovations in cannabis breeding, sparking a potential gold rush for pot patents.
This Almost Certainly Is Not the Nintendo NX Controller
Sorry to break it to you, but come on, that looks like complete garbage.
Sony's Greedy Attempt to Trademark 'Let's Play’ Was Shot Down
"The term 'Let’s Play' is now forever in the public domain."