As a new inventor, it can be difficult to know what steps you need to take and what you must do in order to move forward with your invention idea. While there are lots of people who come up with great ...

Becoming an inventor isn’t about being a genius, having a degree, or owning a high-tech lab — it’s about curiosity and creativity. Inventors are problem-solvers who see everyday frustrations and ask, ...

Academic inventions in medicine, plant genetics, and alternative energy helped to spur the creation of a record 549 new university spinoff companies in the 2008 fiscal year, while generating more than ...

Unlike the US, Japan recognizes an employee's right to remuneration for inventions, causing companies some concern. Michael R Kelly and Naoki Yoshida of Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner ...

In early 2005 the IP Division of the Tokyo High Court issued an opinion that helped settle a long-running employee invention dispute between Shuji Nakamura and Nichia. It also offered crucial pointers ...