patent
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Emanuel grasped the potential of the diesel engine and secured its patent rights in Russia in 1898.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
A patent application has also been filed for the device.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 7, 2026
One of the issues that could possibly threaten the bank’s bullish thesis is the “patent cliff” approaching in 2028, where a number of major drugs are facing patent expirations.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
It can take 10 to 15 years for breeders in the US and Europe to develop a top quality fruit and they patent their varieties.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
A further irritant was the inability of patent office examiners to grasp Lawrence’s work, which resulted in skeptical questioning of his patent claims.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
When the patents expire for biologic medicines, the “biosimilars” meant to drive down prices typically arrive at modest discounts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
The Basel-based group is facing the expiry of patents for a number of its drugs, including Entresto, a flagship treatment for heart failure.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
Drs. Michelle Bradbury and Ulrich Wiesner are inventors on patents related to the technology described in this study.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 2026
Trademarks, unlike copyrights or patents, are intellectual property that are not premised on creating value for whoever registers them; they’re about protecting consumers.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
And some enforce their patents aggressively: Myriad Genetics, which holds the patents on the BRCAi and BRCA2 genes responsible for most cases of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, charges $3,000 to test for the genes.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
If a patented drug is listed by the U.S. government as in short supply, compounders can legally produce it.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
It isn’t clear how many of those patented processes are in use on the factory floor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
For the new study, the researchers examined much larger particles created through a patented high-temperature flame process.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026
Instead, that led to a years-long effort with engineers and other experts to develop their patented technology.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
Rob gives me his patented stupid half smile and a wave.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
At Fudan, Lu has continued to research infectious diseases, recently patenting technology for an improved Covid-19 antiviral, which was licensed by an American company.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
In his spare time, he enjoys inventing and patenting original ideas.
From New York Times ● Apr. 15, 2024
But manufacturers have long tweaked the delivery methods, patenting the changes, in ways that sometimes make the drugs more convenient to administer.
From Salon ● Feb. 2, 2024
With the help of hid dad, he setup Arcane Footwear in 2021 after patenting a magnetic spring cushion which can be used in trainers.
From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2024
Among other things, scientists involved in the case claim that the practice of gene patenting has inhibited their research, and they aim to stop it.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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