Yes, You Can Patent an Invention that Doesn't Exist
It is odd but true that the US Patent and Trademark Office has in the past been willing to grant patents for inventions that did not actually exist. Janet Freilich and Lisa Larrimore Ouellette discuss this policy in "Science fiction: Fictitious experiments in patents: Prophetic examples may unnecessarily distort understanding," published in Science magazine (June 14, 2019, pp. 1036-1037). For a fuller discussion, see the "Prophetic Patents" working paper by Freilich, available at SSRn (June 25, 2018).
- 26/07/2019
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Steps to Create a Powerful Blog
People from various backgrounds and walks of life have enthusiastically embraced blogging as a powerful tool to advance their businesses.
- 26/07/2019
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Dietary Guidelines for Sea Lions: Let Them Eat Caviar
Two weeks ago, my associate, Jennifer Lutz, Director of the True Health Initiative, testified at a public session of the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee in Washington, DC. More on that presently.
- 26/07/2019
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How Useful Are Software Free Trials?
When you are investing in a new software package, you often wish that you could ‘try before you buy’. Of course, it is actually possible to do this if you choose the right software provider and don’t jump the gun when you are buying the package. With so many companies offering free trials in 2019 we wonder – how useful are they?
- 26/07/2019
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Biggest Use Case of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Tools Is in Underwriting Process of Loans
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are catching up in a big way, particularly in the space of banking and finance. In fact, they are being seen as cornerstones of a digital India vision. AI tools can provide the flexibility and scalability needed for enabling digital transformation for enterprises in the banking, finance, and fintech space. No wonder, the banking and financial sector is leveraging digital to improve customer experience as well as bottom lines. The best part is that this wave is favorable for startups and those wanting to start out afresh as they are not burdened with legacy systems and infrastructure. There are a lot of use cases of such technologies that the industry can take advantage of.
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